A major disruption in global internet traffic occurred following a cut in the PEACE submarine cable system in the Red Sea. The incident took place on March 4, 2025, at 17:46 GMT, approximately 1,450 kilometers from Zafarana, Egypt.
While the cause of the damage remains unknown, the outage has significantly impacted connectivity between Asia, East Africa, and Europe. The repairs are expected to take several months, potentially affecting businesses and communications across multiple regions.