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Afghanistan Restores Internet Amid Taliban Clampdown; Protests Erupt in Madagascar

10/3/2025

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Afghans welcomed restoration of internet and telecom services after the Taliban shutdown.
The Taliban imposed the blackout to prevent "immoral activities."
The United Nations said the shutdown left Afghanistan nearly cut off.
In Madagascar, President Rajoelina rejected UN casualty figures as protests over power and water intensified; police clashed.
Timor-Leste lawmakers removed lifetime MPs' pensions; President Ramos-Horta supported the move.

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Story summary

Afghans welcomed restoration of internet and telecom services after the Taliban shutdown.
The Taliban imposed the blackout to prevent "immoral activities."
The United Nations said the shutdown left Afghanistan nearly cut off.
In Madagascar, President Rajoelina rejected UN casualty figures as protests over power and water intensified; police clashed.
Timor-Leste lawmakers removed lifetime MPs' pensions; President Ramos-Horta supported the move.