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Google building first Africa-Australia subsea cable

Google builds first subsea fiber-optic cable, Umoja, connecting Africa and Australia to enhance connectivity and address outages.

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Google plans to build its first subsea fiber-optic cable, “Umoja,” connecting Africa and Australia.

 

 

This initiative aims to improve connectivity amid recent outages in Africa caused by faulty undersea cables.

The cable will run from Kenya through several countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, ending in South Africa, where Google has an operational data centre in Johannesburg.

Google confirmed that the terrestrial segment of the route is complete, in partnership with Liquid Intelligent Technologies.

Construction of the cable across the Indian Ocean to Perth is currently ongoing, but no completion date has been specified.

According to Brian Quigley, Google Cloud’s VP for global network infrastructure, Umoja will enhance reliable connections for African nations.

It is essential to develop a distinct route to mitigate the high-impact outages that have historically plagued the region.

Big Tech firms like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft increasingly invest in global submarine cable infrastructure to improve service quality.

The existing closest route is the Oman Australia Cable, which began operations in 2022.

Google has previously invested in other major cabling projects, such as the Equiano cable linking Portugal with Nigeria and South Africa.

While no specific timeline for completion has been provided, typical submarine cable builds can take around three years, so Umoja may launch by 2026.

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U.S. – India trade deal cuts tariffs and reshapes global energy flows

US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%; India reduces Russian oil imports and enhances US energy purchases.

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US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%; India reduces Russian oil imports and enhances US energy purchases.

The United States has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent following a landmark trade agreement. This move comes after months of trade tensions between the two nations and is seen as a major win for India’s economy.

Under the deal, India will end its purchases of Russian oil while increasing imports of U.S. energy and other products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the agreement, saying it will strengthen India’s economic growth and global trade relationships.

Following the announcement, U.S.-listed shares of major Indian companies have seen positive movement, signalling investor confidence in the trade deal.

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Iran orders nuclear talks with the U.S. as tensions rise at home and abroad

Iran seeks nuclear talks with the U.S. in Turkey, amid concerns over missiles, uranium, and domestic unrest.

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Iran seeks nuclear talks with the U.S. in Turkey, amid concerns over missiles, uranium, and domestic unrest.

Iran’s President has ordered the resumption of nuclear negotiations with the United States, with talks expected to take place in Turkey in the coming weeks.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says regional countries will help facilitate the discussions, signalling a renewed diplomatic push after years of stalled engagement and rising tensions.

Despite the move, officials warn the talks won’t be easy, with deep disagreements still unresolved on both sides.


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Trump responds as Kristi Noem mandates body cameras for federal officers in Minneapolis

Trump advocates body cameras for police to prevent false claims; Noem mandates all federal officers in Minneapolis to wear them.

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Trump advocates body cameras for police to prevent false claims; Noem mandates all federal officers in Minneapolis to wear them.


Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered body cameras for all federal agents in Minneapolis following public outrage over the deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of immigration officers. Donald Trump says body cameras help prevent false claims against police.

The policy change comes as videos and eyewitness accounts have challenged official narratives and fuelled demands for transparency and reform.


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