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Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet Across Asia, Middle East

9/9/2025

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Undersea cable disruptions in the Red Sea have significantly impacted internet connectivity in Asia and the Middle East, especially India, Pakistan, and the UAE.
The SMW4 and IMEWE cables near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, experienced cuts, causing increased latency, as noted by Microsoft and NetBlocks.
Speculation about sabotage linked to Yemen's Houthi rebels exists, but they deny involvement.
The incident highlights global internet infrastructure vulnerabilities, with repairs expected to take weeks.
Kuwait also faced disruptions due to damage to the FALCON GCX cable, indicating widespread outages.

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Story summary

Undersea cable disruptions in the Red Sea have significantly impacted internet connectivity in Asia and the Middle East, especially India, Pakistan, and the UAE.
The SMW4 and IMEWE cables near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, experienced cuts, causing increased latency, as noted by Microsoft and NetBlocks.
Speculation about sabotage linked to Yemen's Houthi rebels exists, but they deny involvement.
The incident highlights global internet infrastructure vulnerabilities, with repairs expected to take weeks.
Kuwait also faced disruptions due to damage to the FALCON GCX cable, indicating widespread outages.