Ukraine exploits Kremlin’s weaknesses with new weapons, striking key targets in Russia
The ambitious strategy of Kyiv’s Ministry of Defense, along with the rapid evolution of its arsenal, coincides with Moscow’s shortage of air defenses
Ukraine suffocates Crimea: Besieged access routes by land, sea, and air leave the peninsula without fuel
Kyiv is intensifying its offensive in the occupied east to cut off the Moscow-annexed tongue of land north of the Sea of Azov
China expands its spy networks across the European Union and beyond
At least 30 agents operating on Beijing’s behalf have been uncovered in the European area over the past two years
Iran offline: The longest internet shutdown ever imposed by a country
Maryam Mirza|Lyon|
The digital blackout ordered by the authorities is disrupting daily life for millions, leaving people unable to communicate normally, work remotely, or access information
The immense power of the new plutocracy: How billionaires like Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg shape our lives and our democracies
Wealth is becoming increasingly concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. The world’s wealthiest individuals are transforming their money into political influence to shape society and the democratic system to their liking
US gives Cuba two-week ultimatum to release high-profile political prisoners
In a secret meeting in Havana on April 10, Washington pressured for the release of artist Luis Manuel Otero and rapper Maykel Osorbo, as well as the rest of the prisoners
Russia drops out of the race to the Moon and postpones the launch of its next spacecraft to 2028
The Roscosmos agency is delaying its attempt to explore the lunar surface with robots for another year, after its failure in 2023. The initiative seeks to establish ‘sovereign Russian territories on its surface’
Iranians fear escalation of the war: ‘Until you see it with your own eyes, you don’t realize how terrifying it is’
Donald Trump’s statements about opening a dialogue provoke diverse reactions among the Iranian population, ranging from fear and hope to uncertainty
From tanks to robotic warfare: The transformation of the front lines in Ukraine
The battlefield has become a ‘transparent’ zone, populated by sensors and modern devices, where everything is visible and the intensive use of drones increases casualties
The threat posed by Elon Musk’s satellites also affects space telescopes like Hubble
A NASA study predicts that 96% of the images from the ARRAKIHS mission will be contaminated by the light from the more than 500,000 devices that Starlink and other megaconstellations intend to launch
Drug boats carrying Colombian cocaine to the US use Pacific route more than the Caribbean one
It is unlikely that all the boats attacked by the United States belong to artisanal fishermen, says an official with the Colombian Navy
Europe’s arduous technological rearmament
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, semiconductors, space science and quantum physics are key sectors in today’s geopolitics, where power is tied to technology. European countries yearn to overcome their dependence on the US and China, but fragmentation complicates the path going forward
Colombian Navy intercepts narco-submarine featuring technology that made it hard to track
The remote-controlled submersible, with the capacity to transport over 1.5 tons of cocaine, is the first of its kind located in national waters. It had antennas, surveillance cameras and a Starlink modem to link to satellite internet
Crowded beaches in Antarctica: TikTok effect fills the world of penguins with tourists
Shocking images of mass tourism in the pristine environment have Antarctic Treaty countries considering a tax for visitors, who are attracted by videos posted on social media
Starlink satellites: Elon Musk’s other destabilizing power in Africa
SpaceX’s internet service offers faster connectivity and plays a positive role in developing underserved regions by providing coverage to rural areas that previously lacked access. However, it employs few locals and faces regulatory issues
Latest solar superstorm blinded the systems that prevent satellites from crashing in space
A study has tracked the mass migration of 5,000 satellites following the intense cosmic event of May 10, which made their trajectories unpredictable for several days
_
_