Syria and Cyprus sign deal for 240km undersea cable 'Ibla'

Syria and Cyprus signed an agreement to build the 'Ibla' undersea cable, 240 km long with 370 Tbps capacity, expected operational by early 2028. This marks a rare infrastructure cooperation between the two countries, potentially signaling a shift in regional connectivity dynamics. The deal's significance lies in its potential to enhance data connectivity in the Eastern Mediterranean, though its geopolitical implications remain to be seen.