For millions of Afghan women and girls, the digital sphere is the last connection to the outside world, writes Zahra Nader.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Afghanistan has been plunged into chaos amid a nationwide internet blackout that has further isolated the Taliban-ruled country, including by cutting off residents’ communication ...

A nationwide “economic blackout” is set for Good Friday through Easter. But will the effort make a difference? The effects of an earlier boycott are unclear. An activist group that says it seeks to ...

A general view shows a telecommunications antenna amid a nationwide telecom outage in Kabul on Sept. 30, 2025. Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Sept. 30, ...

New boycotts of Amazon, Uber and Pepsi Co. are happening all September, and a new group is calling for an extended national economic blackout this fall. These are the latest in a long string of ...

A telecommunications blackout and restrictions on social media have further isolated Afghans who rely on the internet as a ...

A 24-hour national economic blackout is planned for this Friday in response to the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives sparked by the Trump administration, and a number of ...

Some Americans are planning a 24-hour spending blackout for Friday, February 28. The boycott is being organized by the People's Union USA and targets major retailers Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. The ...

A national no-spending day called "The 24-hour Economic Blackout" is gaining tractions on social media. Set to take place on Feb. 28, the boycott takes aim at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and ...