Microsoft Outlook outage disrupts government and business operations globally

Microsoft is working to restore services after a major global outage on Friday disrupted Outlook and other applications for government agencies and businesses worldwide, affecting users in 74 countries and territories. In Singapore, some government systems were disrupted, while DBS, UOB, and OCBC reported email connectivity issues. Singapore Airlines warned of delays in responding to customer emails, though flight operations were unaffected. Microsoft reported recovery progress across regions, with improvements in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, though some users may still face intermittent access or delayed email delivery. Authorities assured the public that emergency services remain fully operational.