Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East. While the cause remains unclear, suspicion falls on Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have previously been accused of targeting such cables as part of their campaign against Israel. Microsoft and NetBlocks confirmed disruptions affecting major cable systems near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, causing latency issues and slower internet speeds. The Houthis have denied involvement, but the timing coincides with their ongoing attacks targeting Israel due to the Gaza conflict. Repairs could take weeks.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.