Commercial Shipping Suspected of Cutting Red Sea Cables, Resulting in Disrupted Internet Access, Experts Say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Experts stated on Tuesday that a commercial ship is believed to have severed cables in the Red Sea, which led to internet access disruptions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This incident highlights the vulnerability of the underwater cables, which were previously affected by another similar event over a year ago. The disruption caused significant communication issues and impacted internet users across multiple regions, signaling the importance of safeguarding these critical infrastructure elements for global connectivity.