Azure Cloud Hit – Virtually Islamic News

Sun 15 Rabi Al Awwal 1447AH 7-9-2025AD
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An issue impacting MENA, South Asia, and beyond:

Azure Cloud hit Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 7 September 2025 at 20:09

more info on the Azure hit

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 7 September 2025 at 20:30

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