Why Elon Musk Refused Ukraine Satellite Request: Avoiding Complicity in Russia’s “Major Act of War”

Washington — Tech billionaire Elon Musk claims that he thwarted a Ukrainian attack on a Russian Navy base near Moscow-annexed Crimea last year by refusing Kyiv’s request to activate internet access in the Black Sea. Musk, through his company SpaceX, operates the satellite internet service Starlink, which has been deployed in Ukraine since Russia invaded …

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Possible part of a rocket discovered on Australian beach sparks intrigue

Canberra, Australia — Authorities are currently investigating the origins of a cylindrical object found washed up on a remote beach in Australia. The object, roughly the size of a small car, was discovered on Green Head beach, located about 155 miles north of Perth, late Sunday. Upon discovery, the barnacle-encrusted object was immediately cordoned off …

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, South Korea Affirms Launch Following Recent Attempt to Repel U.S. Spy Plane

North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile towards its eastern waters on Wednesday, in response to what it perceived as provocative U.S. reconnaissance activities near its territory. South Korea’s military detected the launch and increased its surveillance posture in coordination with the United States. Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada stated that the missile was likely …

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