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Chinese authorities investigated a smuggling operation led by two Taiwanese men involving a vessel that damaged subsea cables, with political tensions escalating as China offers a bounty for suspects and Taiwan denies Chinese jurisdiction, accusing Beijing of political manipulation.
Subsea cable outages in the Red Sea have caused internet disruptions across Asia and the Middle East, affecting countries like India, Pakistan, and the UAE. Microsoft Azure users are experiencing increased latency and potential service disruptions, though traffic rerouting has minimized impact. The cause of the damage is unclear, but it has impacted multiple cable systems near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Meta plans to build a $10 billion, 40,000+ kilometer subsea cable network for exclusive use, avoiding regions with geopolitical tensions. This project, dubbed "W," aims to enhance Meta's control over its data traffic, similar to Google's strategy. The cable will connect the US, India, South Africa, and Australia, with more details expected in 2025.