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Yemen Suffers Internet Outage Nationwide After Saudi Airstrike on Telecom

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Internet service in Yemen has been taken completely offline after an airstrike by military forces led by Saudi Arabia on a telecommunications building early Friday, according to the web monitoring group NetBlocks. Read more.

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U.S. Navy Tests Laser Weapon in Middle East

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Navy tested a new laser weapon in the Gulf of Aden, between Yemen and Somalia, on Tuesday and hit a floating target, according to a press release from the U.S. And as the Associated Press notes, the Navy could soon be using this technology to fight uncrewed boats sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the… Read more.

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New York Times Posting VR Videos Each Weekday With ‘The Daily 360’

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During a funeral at a reception hall in Sana, Yemen, a Saudi-led strike brutally killed over 100 people and Saudi representatives say that the tragedy was due to “false information”. Watching 360-degree videos in VR takes a couple steps toward making events hit home, especially scenes like the aftermath of the airstrike in Yemen.

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’24: Legacy’ Prequel Comes to VR

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The short transports you to Yemen, letting you follow along in an action-packed raid led by Lieutenant Eric Carter (Corey Hawkins, “Straight Outta Compton”) and his team of Special Forces Soldiers against the compound of terrorist leader Ibrahim Bin-Khalid.

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The New York Times Now Publishing Daily 360° Videos

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The debut 360° video took you to Sana, Yemen to see the first-hand effects of the ongoing conflict there. In addition, Samsung 837 is building an evergreen experience to feature daily 360 content within its Explore with Galaxy area, where guests of 837 can immerse themselves in Times journalism.

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DOJ Seizes Middle East News Sites for Allegedly Spreading Disinformation

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Department of Justice seized 36 domains associated with news outlets in Iran, Yemen, and Palestine on Tuesday, according to a press release from the DOJ. The websites were taken for allegedly promoting disinformation campaigns and for violating U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and… Read more.

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Baby Born on Flight to London Gets Lifetime Ticket From Airline

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A newborn baby will get an early taste of what it’s like to navigate the fine print in airline agreements. A woman gave birth on an EgyptAir flight from Cairo to London last week, and the company says her child will receive free flights for life. Read more.

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