EU and Armenia sign connectivity partnership with focus on digital infrastructure and security
A new agreement between the EU and Armenia aims to expand digital, transport, and energy links while strengthening economic and security cooperation.
Arabic-speaking women face growing online harms as platform moderation gaps persist
A new analysis argues that weak Arabic-language moderation systems on major digital platforms are leaving women across the SWANA region exposed to harassment, blackmail, and AI-generated abuse.
Publishers sue Meta over alleged use of copyrighted works in AI training
A group of major publishers has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging that its AI models were trained on millions of copyrighted texts without permission.
Iran enters day 38 offline
Data from NetBlocks shows Iran experiencing its longest nationwide internet shutdown, with severe impacts on access to information and civilian communication.
GigaLaw report finds surge in domain disputes driven by large UDRP cases
A report by GigaLaw shows a sharp rise in disputed domain names under the UDRP, linked to a small number of high-volume complaints and ongoing cybersquatting activity.
ICANN launches RFP for financial and operational checks in 2026 domain round
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking external providers to assess applicants’ financial and operational capacity in the upcoming round of new domain name applications.
EU MEPs to scrutinise AI security risks and enforcement gaps in EU rules
A European Parliament committee will examine how AI and cybersecurity laws are applied in practice, with a focus on risks from advanced systems.
WEF report urges shift from cybersecurity to cyber resilience amid rising global risks
A new report from the World Economic Forum highlights the need for coordinated global approaches as cyber threats become more complex and interconnected.
Chinese court rules AI adoption not valid grounds for dismissing workers
A ruling by the Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court finds that companies cannot justify layoffs solely on the basis of replacing workers with AI systems.
Civil society groups condemn Zambia’s role in RightsCon cancellation
More than 130 organisations have condemned the Zambian government’s last-minute decision that led to the cancellation of RightsCon 2026.
