Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1207, Daoji, Chinese buddhist monk (born 1130) passed away. In 1242, Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris. In 1565, Matsunaga Hisahide assassinates the 13th Ashikaga shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshiteru. In 1797, Mohammad Khan Qajar, Persian tribal chief (born 1742) passed away. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1920, Setsuko Hara, Japanese actress (died 2015) was born. In 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1963, A day after South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1989, Interflug Flight 102 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Berlin Schönefeld Airport, killing 21 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

What Happens When An Entire Region Goes Offline? | Sanaa'i Muhammad | DigiPod | Usama Khilji

DawnNews English

June 17, 2026

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Governments often justify internet shutdowns as a security measure. But in an era of VPNs, satellite internet, encrypted messaging and digital economies, do they still work? In this episode of DigiPod, host Usama Khilji speaks with Sanaa'i Muhammad about internet shutdowns in Kashmir, their impact on communication, education, business and media, and whether the costs now outweigh the intended benefits. #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity #InternetFreedom #DigitalEconomy #TechnologyPolicy #OnlineCensorship #Telecommunications #DigitalTransformation #PublicPolicy #DigiPod --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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