Undersea cables carry over 95% of intercontinental internet traffic and are critical for global telecommunications and trade. Stretching about 1.4 million kilometers beneath the oceans, these cables face rising threats from accidental damage and deliberate sabotage.
Recent damage incidents in the Baltic and Red Seas—caused by ship anchors and suspected hostile actions—have revealed their vulnerability. In response, NATO countries have increased patrols using frigates, drones, and aircraft to protect key cable routes.
In Southeast Asia, tensions escalate as China pressures cable projects in disputed waters and reportedly develops advanced cable-cutting technology. Taiwan detained a Chinese-crewed ship after undersea cable damage near its shores, sparking geopolitical concerns.
Vietnam, dependent on a handful of undersea cables, has suffered repeated outages that threaten its technological ambitions. To reduce reliance on China or the US, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations seek investment and technical help from Europe.
The European Union recently launched a cable security action plan, dedicating nearly €1 billion to enhance cable surveillance and repair fleets. Yet experts doubt Europe’s ability to challenge China’s dominant role in regional subsea infrastructure.
A debate continues on Europe's role in Indo-Pacific security: US officials advise caution, while EU leaders stress the global nature of maritime security challenges.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, calling on the world to stop plundering the oceans.
The UK aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence rather than just a user, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at London Tech Week.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered a strong warning Monday about the future of the world’s oceans, highlighting threats from “predatory” deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and collapsing fish stocks.
President Donald Trump announced on June 9 that a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear agreement is scheduled for June 12.
A football fan died after falling from the stands during the UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich on Sunday night, UEFA has confirmed.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, calling on the world to stop plundering the oceans.
Undersea cables carry over 95% of intercontinental internet traffic and are critical for global telecommunications and trade. Stretching about 1.4 million kilometers beneath the oceans, these cables face rising threats from accidental damage and deliberate sabotage.
The UK aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence rather than just a user, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at London Tech Week.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered a strong warning Monday about the future of the world’s oceans, highlighting threats from “predatory” deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and collapsing fish stocks.
President Donald Trump announced on June 9 that a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear agreement is scheduled for June 12.
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Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
Israel’s military says it has identified the body of top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar beneath a hospital in southern Gaza.
The UK aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence rather than just a user, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at London Tech Week.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered a strong warning Monday about the future of the world’s oceans, highlighting threats from “predatory” deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and collapsing fish stocks.
President Donald Trump announced on June 9 that a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear agreement is scheduled for June 12.
A football fan died after falling from the stands during the UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich on Sunday night, UEFA has confirmed.
Authorities have imposed a curfew and suspended internet services in parts of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur following fresh unrest triggered by the arrest of five leaders from the radical Meitei group, Arambai Tenggol.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, calling on the world to stop plundering the oceans.
Undersea cables carry over 95% of intercontinental internet traffic and are critical for global telecommunications and trade. Stretching about 1.4 million kilometers beneath the oceans, these cables face rising threats from accidental damage and deliberate sabotage.
The UK aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence rather than just a user, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at London Tech Week.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered a strong warning Monday about the future of the world’s oceans, highlighting threats from “predatory” deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and collapsing fish stocks.
President Donald Trump announced on June 9 that a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear agreement is scheduled for June 12.
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