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World

WSJ: Ukraine is unexpectedly on the offensive. With the help of Elon Musk

A recent report highlights Ukraine's unexpected offensive move following Elon Musk's decision to cut off Russian forces' internet access through Starlink.

Mar 23 • 09:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Central African Republic: Starlink Satellite Internet Network Now Available

Satellite internet service Starlink has been officially launched in the Central African Republic to improve internet access for its population.

Mar 23 • 01:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Sudden Breakthrough on the Front: Chaos Arose Among the Russians, and Ukraine Achieved Its Largest Advance in 2 Years

Ukraine claims a significant territorial gain amid chaos in Russian forces following the loss of access to Starlink communication systems.

Mar 21 • 17:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Earth's low orbit is becoming cluttered with high-velocity space junk

The growing issue of space junk in Earth's low orbit, highlighted by the proliferation of Starlink satellites, poses increasing risks as the number of objects in space continues to soar.

Mar 20 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

World milestone: the Starlink network now has more than 10,000 satellites in orbit

Starlink reaches a significant milestone with over 10,000 satellites in orbit, far surpassing its competitors.

Mar 19 • 15:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Colombia seizes more than 100 Starlink satellites that entered as contraband

Colombian authorities seized over 100 Starlink antennas in Arauca, near the Venezuelan border, due to lack of legal documentation.

Mar 18 • 22:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombia seizes more than 100 Starlink antennas on the border with Venezuela

Colombian authorities seized over 100 Starlink antennas in Arauca, near the Venezuela border, due to a lack of proper documentation.

Mar 18 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Starlink Increases Its Rates in Spain by Up to 50%

Starlink has raised its prices in Spain by up to 50% as part of a restructuring of its offers in order to compete with traditional telecom companies.

Mar 18 • 04:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Azerbaijani student sentenced to 11 years in prison for selling 'Starlink' equipment to Russia

Ali Halilov, an Azerbaijani student in Latvia, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for allegedly selling "Starlink" equipment to support Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Helped Russia with 'Starlink' routers: Azerbaijani citizen receives 11-year prison sentence

A court in Riga has sentenced an Azerbaijani citizen to 11 years in prison for aiding Russia by providing illegal military supplies, including 'Starlink' routers.

Mar 17 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Having Starlink is a crime in Iran, and authorities seize hundreds of systems

Iranian authorities have seized hundreds of Starlink satellite internet systems, declaring their possession a crime amidst ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 17 • 13:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iran: Starlink systems seized

Hundreds of Starlink systems sent from the USA and Israel have been seized in Iran during a nationwide operation, as reported by the Fars news agency.

Mar 17 • 13:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Starlink in the Sahel: this 'encrypted system' has facilitated coordination of recent offensives in Mali

In the Sahel, armed groups are increasingly utilizing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system to coordinate offensives in areas lacking traditional network coverage.

Mar 17 • 05:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario’s payout to Elon Musk over cancelled Starlink contract to remain secret

Ontario has agreed to keep the details of its payout to Elon Musk's SpaceX over a cancelled Starlink contract confidential after negotiating a settlement.

Mar 13 • 18:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iran: Reports of arrest of suspect for 'creating a sales network' providing internet via Starlink

Iranian authorities arrested a 37-year-old man in the southern province of Fars for allegedly establishing a network to sell uncensored internet access through Starlink amidst severe restrictions on internet communication in the country.

Mar 13 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration between Cosmote and Starlink for uninterrupted connectivity

Cosmote is partnering with Starlink to provide continuous connectivity by integrating terrestrial networks with low Earth orbit satellites.

Mar 13 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals Imitate INSS, FGC, and Starlink Apps to Steal Brazilians' Bank Data

Virtual criminals are using fake apps that mimic well-known services like INSS, FGC, and Starlink to deceive Brazilians and steal banking data directly from their smartphones.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

1 Month In, How Has Starlink Shutdown Impacted Russia’s War Effort?

The shutdown of Starlink services by SpaceX has significantly disrupted Russian military communications in Ukraine, leading to operational challenges on the battlefield.

Mar 10 • 11:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Among them is "Starlink".. Giant satellites disrupt our lives from the sky

Recent research indicates that the launch of massive satellite groups, such as Starlink, may have significant environmental impacts due to harmful emissions released into the atmosphere.

Mar 10 • 11:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

“I am convinced that your wisdom…”: Musk's man Andrea Stroppa appeals to the Quirinale for the use of Starlink

Andrea Stroppa, a representative of Elon Musk in Italy, has written an open letter to President Sergio Mattarella, urging the Italian government to consider using Starlink technology for secure military and diplomatic communications, especially in the context of recent embassy closures in Iran.

Mar 8 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Space debris lights up Calgary sky

Residents of Calgary witnessed unusual lights in the sky, likely caused by the re-entry of a defunct Starlink satellite.

Mar 6 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Revenue seizes shipment of 80 Starlink antennas in Boa Vista

The Brazilian Federal Revenue seized a shipment containing 80 Starlink antennas in Boa Vista, suspecting that they were imported without paying taxes.

Mar 6 • 15:16 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

If you won’t wear headphones, you could get booted from your flight: United Airlines

United Airlines has updated its policy to allow for the removal of passengers who do not use headphones to listen to audio or video content during flights.

Mar 5 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

MWC 2026: Starlink advances its next satellite 5G internet for cell phones and moves towards its own 5G network

Starlink announces plans to launch a new generation of satellites providing direct-to-cell 5G internet service, amid growing partnerships and potential rivalries within the telecommunications industry.

Mar 4 • 08:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine War Latest: Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions

Ukrainian forces have liberated nine settlements in eastern Ukraine while Russian troops experience disruptions from Starlink technology.

Mar 3 • 19:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions, Ukraine's military says

Ukraine has successfully liberated nine settlements from Russian control in the Oleksandrivka sector while Russian troops struggle due to Starlink disruptions.

Mar 3 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Iran's Internet Blocked... Citizens Spreading Assault Videos via Starlink

Following airstrikes by the US and Israel, Iran has implemented a massive internet blackout, yet citizens are using alternative methods like Starlink to share information.

Mar 3 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

SpaceX accelerates in new satellite telecommunications businesses while finalizing its historic IPO

SpaceX is intensifying its efforts in satellite telecommunications through Starlink while preparing for a significant IPO.

Mar 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Better Network: Starlink is Supposed to Close Mobile Gaps for Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom plans to collaborate with SpaceX's Starlink to enhance mobile network coverage, especially in challenging areas of Europe, starting from 2028.

Mar 2 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Internet Shut Down for 24 Hours in Iran, Yet Voices of Protesters Emerge

Despite a 24-hour internet blackout in Iran following the Supreme Leader's death, videos of missile attacks and bombings continue to circulate online.

Mar 1 • 08:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

It has been revealed how Ukraine convinced Musk to disconnect "Starlink" from the Russian military

The article discusses how Ukraine persuaded Elon Musk to restrict access to the Starlink satellite system for Russian military forces after a drone incident.

Feb 28 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

War in Ukraine. It Became Clear How Ukraine Convincingly Persuaded Musk to Disconnect ‘Starlink’ from the Russian Army

Ukraine officials persuaded Elon Musk to disconnect the 'Starlink' service from the Russian military following an incident involving a Russian drone targeting the Ukrainian government's quarter.

Feb 28 • 07:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

ISW: Russian troops are experiencing issues along the entire front line

Russian drone operations face ongoing difficulties across the front line due to disruptions in satellite communications, according to the Institute for Study of War (ISW).

Feb 27 • 11:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

From Starlink to 'digital officers,' Fedorov on first month as Ukraine's new Defense Minister

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov outlines ongoing reforms and strategic changes in the ministry's approach to warfare and digitalization during his first month in office.

Feb 27 • 09:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ukrainian: How the Russians Were Defeated in the 'Trenches' of Starlink

Starlink has become a critical tool in the Ukrainian war, providing advanced drone operations and communication capabilities, significantly influencing the battlefield.

Feb 26 • 19:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Beyond "Starlink": A New Technological Race Ignites Between Earth and Space

The global communications race is evolving away from Starlink satellites to revolutionary high-altitude platform systems in the stratosphere.

Feb 26 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK connects first mobile network to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites

O2 has launched the UK's first mobile network connection to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, aimed at providing coverage to rural areas lacking traditional mobile signal.

Feb 26 • 09:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert advises to keep calm regarding Russia's 'Starlink disaster'

An expert discusses the significant impact of SpaceX's shutdown of unauthorized Starlink usage in Russia, attributing Ukraine’s recent gains in the Zaporizhzhia region to this action.

Feb 26 • 06:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Russian Soldiers in Panic: "Everything Fell Down"

Russian soldiers expressed panic after SpaceX cut off Starlink satellite communications at Ukraine's request, impacting their military operations.

Feb 25 • 23:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ukrainian hackers determine the location of Russian soldiers by offering Starlink activation

Ukrainian hackers are leveraging unregistered Starlink terminals to gather intelligence on Russian troop locations amid communication issues within the Russian army.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

"We are left with only radios, cables, and pigeons." Eavesdropped conversations of Russians indicate chaos

The breakdown of communication has significantly hampered Russian military capabilities, enabling Ukrainian forces to regain territory.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Did Ukrainians Suffer Due to 'Starlink' Shutdown? They Claim to Have Lost an Entire Battalion

Ukrainian officials allege that the Russian military used SpaceX's Starlink system for attacks, leading to the purported loss of an entire battalion.

Feb 25 • 06:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Life sentence for $30. A pair of Ukrainians registered Starlink for Russians

Two Ukrainians received life sentences for facilitating access to Starlink satellite internet for Russian users.

Feb 25 • 04:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

2 Ukrainians detained for registering Starlink terminals for Russian soldiers for 'easy money'

Two Ukrainians have been detained for allegedly registering Starlink satellite internet terminals for Russian soldiers in exchange for money.

Feb 24 • 11:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Starlink and Lufthansa: Always online – even on the plane

Starlink's satellite technology will soon allow Lufthansa passengers to remain connected more effectively during flights.

Feb 23 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

SATCOMBw 4: Final Match for the German Starlink

Germany's new satellite system, SATCOMBw, is expected to cost up to ten billion euros, with Airbus set to commence series production of satellites for low Earth orbit.

Feb 22 • 16:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Russian Loss of Starlink: 'Has Had Enormous Effect'

Ukrainian troops have made significant advances on the eastern front, reclaiming territory from Russian forces, which has been attributed to the loss of Russian access to Starlink satellite internet.

Feb 20 • 23:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Zelensky: We are not losing the war

President Volodymyr Zelensky asserts that Ukraine is not losing the war against Russia and discusses the uncertainties surrounding the conflict and potential elections in an interview with AFP.

Feb 20 • 18:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Abandonment of Donbass, problems with Starlink, European troops on the front... Volodymyr Zelensky gives an update on the situation in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky provided an extensive update on the military situation in Ukraine, asserting that the country is not losing the ongoing war against Russia despite uncertain outcomes.

Feb 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Military Mobile Operator. Why Ukraine is Creating a Separate Communications Network for the Armed Forces

Ukraine is developing a dedicated military mobile operator to establish a secure communications network for its Armed Forces, aiming to ensure operational capability even if existing services fail.

Feb 20 • 17:27 UTC

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