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Starlink now available in Kuwait, amid West Asia security concerns
Tech •Elon Musk’s owned satellite-based internet service, Starlink, is now accessible in Kuwait, amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. Users can now access and purchase the Starlink kits to use the service.

How Iran’s Handala hackers are using Elon Musk’s Starlink for cyberattacks amid internet blackout
Tech •Iranian hacker group Handala is using Elon Musk’s Starlink network, an American-made satellite system, to carry out cyber operations against the West, even as the technology remains banned in Iran.

Starlink cleared to operate in Vietnam after government approval
•Vietnam has officially licensed SpaceX’s Starlink to provide fixed and mobile satellite internet services, granting radio frequency approval ahead of an anticipated US visit by leader To Lam, as Hanoi and Washington continue sensitive trade negotiations following recently imposed American tariffs.

‘We are not developing a phone’: Musk quashes Starlink phone speculation
Tech •Elon Musk has dismissed reports that SpaceX is developing a Starlink phone, calling the idea unappealing and denying any such plans. The clarification comes amid speculation linking a potential device to Starlink’s rapid growth and possible future IPO discussions.

Ukraine calls Musk a 'true champion of freedom' after he restricts Starlink for Russia
Fp Staff •In mid-January, the Institute for the Study of War warned that Russia’s use of Starlink-enabled Molniya-2 kamikaze drones had increased their battlefield effectiveness “dramatically”

Poland calls on Musk to cut Russian military access to Starlink
•Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, has urged Elon Musk to block Russian military access to Starlink after a US think tank said Moscow uses the satellite network to guide drone attacks in Ukraine.
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Elon Musk Sparks Airline Feud With Ryanair CEO | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Palki Sharma •Elon Musk has launched a public feud with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary—one of Europe’s most outspoken airline chiefs. The clash began over WiFi, escalated with insults, and peaked when Musk asked followers on X whether he should buy the airline. O’Leary dismissed Starlink tech, prompting Musk to call him “misinformed.” Ryanair responded with sarcasm—and saw its stock rise. But behind the jabs is a deeper narrative: Musk’s disruptive playbook and his ongoing regulatory issues in Europe.

Why is Elon Musk looking to buy Irish low-cost airline Ryanair?
Fp Explainers •Elon Musk’s public feud with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary over Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi has escalated into takeover talk. O’Leary rejected Starlink Wi-Fi, citing a '2% fuel penalty' and an annual cost of $200-$250 million. Musk responded by calling O’Leary an 'utter idiot' and suggested buying Ryanair

Iran’s internet crackdown puts Musk’s Starlink to a major test
•Iran’s internet shutdown amid the ongoing protest has turned Elon Musk’s Starlink into a lifeline for demonstrators, while exposing it to jamming and GPS spoofing. The response of SpaceX is being closely watched by the government and military amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Iran to Venezuela and Ukraine: How Elon Musk's Starlink is now part of geopolitics
Fp Explainers •Some in Iran are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to upload protest videos as they try to circumvent the internet blackout. Venezuelans and Ukrainians have turned to the service amid crisis


