Ukraine’s Kyivstar Becomes First in Europe to Launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, has become the first telecom company in Europe to roll out Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology. The service aims to keep millions of Ukrainians connected amid ongoing wartime power outages and damaged communication infrastructure, the company announced on Monday. Expanding Connectivity Amid War Under a partnership between Elon Musk’s Starlink and telecoms group Veon, which owns Kyivstar, the operator is initially offering SMS services via satellite. Voice and data capabilities are planned for next year as part of the next phase of deployment. “In Ukraine,…
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A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.
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Singapore Orders Apple and Google to Block Fake Government Messages Singapore’s police have directed Apple and Google to stop impersonation of government agencies on their messaging platforms. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the move on Tuesday under the nation’s Online Criminal Harms Act. New Rules Target Scam Messages The order follows an increase in scams sent through Apple’s iMessage and Google Messages. These scams falsely claimed to be from trusted organisations such as SingPost, the country’s postal service. Authorities said that such fake messages have misled many recipients into thinking they were communicating with official sources. Previous Warning to…
Marajo Island Battles Coastal Erosion with Innovation Where the Amazon rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil’s Marajo Island is struggling against rising sea levels and worsening coastal erosion. The loss of mangrove forests, which protect the island’s shores and provide vital habitats for fish and crabs, has become a serious concern for local communities. Communities Facing the Impact Residents of Marajo have already felt the harsh effects of erosion. “Two years ago, it destroyed the houses of the 15 residents who lived here on the beach. It was very strong,” said local resident Patricia Farias Ribeiro. As the coastline retreats,…
China’s Space-Tracking Ships Step Up Activity in Pacific amid Expanding U.S. Military Drills A quiet but significant competition is emerging across the Pacific Ocean as China intensifies its use of space-tracking and missile-monitoring vessels. According to data from the Pacific Center for Island Security (PCIS) in Guam, five Chinese research ships operated across the northern Pacific last month — just as the United States increased its series of multinational military exercises in the region. The PCIS report suggests that the Chinese vessels were engaged in more than oceanographic research. Several ships belong to China’s expanding deep-space tracking and missile telemetry…
Google to Build Data Hub on Christmas Island, Sparking Renewable Energy Push Australia’s remote Indian Ocean territory, Christmas Island, is set to host a new Google data centre after the tech giant confirmed plans to expand its regional infrastructure. The move is expected to boost local economic activity and strengthen internet connectivity across the Indian Ocean, while also prompting fresh discussions on renewable energy for the island. Power Supply and Sustainability Concerns Alphabet’s Google announced it will build a data hub on Christmas Island, located about 350 kilometres south of Indonesia, alongside a subsea cable system linking the island with…
AI Controls Satellite Orientation for the First Time in Space For the first time, scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to autonomously control the orientation of a satellite in orbit — a breakthrough that could revolutionise spacecraft operations and safety in space. A Major Leap in Satellite Autonomy The experiment, led by researchers at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) in Germany, demonstrated how an AI-driven system can independently adjust a satellite’s attitude — the term used to describe its orientation relative to space. Normally, these manoeuvres are handled by human operators or pre-programmed routines, both of which require time, resources and prior…
Public Figures Unite to Urge Halt on Superintelligent AI Development A group featuring prominent US figures such as right-wing commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck has endorsed a statement calling for a halt to the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence. The appeal, backed by several leading scientists and tech pioneers, urges that progress on such technology should stop until there is widespread public support and a scientifically proven path to ensure safety. Growing Calls for AI Regulation The statement was organised by the Future of Life Institute, a non-profit known for raising concerns about advanced AI systems. Since its founding…
NASA Reopens Moon Lander Contract Amid SpaceX Delays NASA has announced plans to reopen its contract for a lunar lander after delays in SpaceX’s Starship project. The decision, aimed at maintaining the timeline of the Artemis programme, creates new opportunities for rivals such as Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin to compete for the high-profile mission. Pressure Mounts on SpaceX According to acting NASA chief and US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the space agency is inviting new proposals due to concerns over SpaceX’s progress. Speaking on Fox News, Duffy said companies like Blue Origin might soon join the bidding…
India’s AI Startups Reshape the Future of Customer Service In a bustling startup office in Bengaluru, developers are perfecting artificial intelligence chatbots designed to communicate like humans. The company behind this innovation, LimeChat, has set its sights on transforming customer service. Its goal is bold — to make human support roles nearly redundant. According to the company, its generative AI agents can reduce the workforce needed to manage 10,000 monthly customer queries by up to 80%. AI’s Expanding Role in India’s IT Sector LimeChat’s co-founder, Nikhil Gupta, confidently told Reuters, “Once you hire a LimeChat agent, you never have to…
Germany Leads Crackdown on 1,400 Fraudulent Trading Websites in Eastern Europe German authorities, working with international partners, have dismantled more than 1,400 illegal trading websites operating across Eastern Europe. The large-scale investigation, named Operation Heracles, targeted a sophisticated cyber fraud network that lured investors into fake online trading schemes, officials said on Monday. International Effort Against Online Investment Scams The joint operation was carried out by the state criminal police of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany’s financial regulator BaFin, Europol, and Bulgarian law enforcement. Together, they coordinated efforts to trace and shut down the online infrastructure supporting these fraudulent schemes. Investigators found that…