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Germany financing Ukraine’s use of Starlink alternative: Reuters

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Starlink

The service serves as an alternative to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has played a key role in Ukraine’s battlefield communications.

Eutelsat has been providing high-speed satellite internet services in Ukraine through a German distributor for about a year, with funding from the German government.

Ukraine currently has fewer than 1,000 terminals connecting to Eutelsat’s network, but Berneke said the company aims to increase this to between 5,000 and 10,000 “relatively fast.”

A Eutelsat spokesperson, Joanna Darlington, said discussions are ongoing regarding further funding from Germany and the EU.

Starlink, which provides service to over 50,000 Ukrainian military, medical, and civilian users, has faced uncertainty over continued access.

Concerns have grown after Reuters reported in February that the U.S. threatened to cut the service unless Kyiv agreed to a critical minerals deal.

Tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denied these claims, and on March 9, claimed that cutting Ukraine off from Starlink would cause the country’s entire front line to collapse.

The dispute escalated after a tense meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 28, which led to a temporary halt in U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing as Washington sought to push Kyiv toward peace talks with Moscow.

Eutelsat’s OneWeb network operates using a dual-constellation approach, combining low Earth orbit and geostationary satellites.

The system could provide essential connectivity for Ukraine’s military, including for drone operations. Bloomberg reported on March 6 that Eutelsat is in advanced talks with the EU to potentially replace Starlink in Ukraine.

Macron to helm EU’s negotiations with Putin: Telegraph

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French President Emmanuel Macron

France and the United Kingdom are the main players within the “coalition of the willing” that is toying with the creation of some form of peacekeeping force in a post-ceasefire Ukraine.

Citing sources within French government, the Telegraph compared Macron’s ascent to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s relative reticence.

France is one of the few countries in NATO that conducts military operations independent of the U.S., primarily in missions in former colonies in West Africa. It likewise maintains an intelligence network separate from the U.S.-led Five Eyes, which came in handy for Ukraine when the U.S. cut off intel sharing for a week at the start of March.

Macron has been one of the more vocal proponents of a European rearmament. But results remain uncertain.

The unnamed official apparently said that it was “apparently, not yet” the time for Macron to lead the coalition.

Similarly, the details of any peacekeeping commitment from the coalition, whether French or otherwise, remain vague, with Ukraine awaiting tangible help.

Iranians hold funeral for late judicial official Hossein Ali Nayyeri     

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Judiciary chief Mohseni Ejei and other judicial and state officials participated in the ceremony along with the late judge’s family.

Hossein Ali Nayyeri, born in 1956, held various judicial responsibilities in Iran after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Some of his judicial responsibilities include being the judge of Evin Prison from 1983 to 1989, deputy of the Supreme Court from 1989 to 2013, and head of the Supreme Disciplinary Court for Judges from 2013 to 2022.

In December 2022, the Iranian Judiciary chief appointed Nayyeri as his senior advisor. He died several days ago of an illness.

 

Official says Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to triple electricity production

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Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Reza Banazadeh, the head of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, stated on Saturday that the facility is among the top-tier nuclear power plants internationally and plays a crucial role in stabilizing the country’s power grid.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the nuclear fuel cycle in diversifying the nation’s energy portfolio, he added that the Bushehr plant has generated and supplied 71 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity to the national grid since its inception.

Banazadeh noted that, alongside power generation, the Bushehr plant saves the equivalent of 6.5 million cubic meters of natural gas daily, significantly contributing to environmental protection.The Iranian official also emphasized that training specialized personnel has been one of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant’s most significant achievements.

Iranian President: US behavior contradicts its call for negotiations

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Masoud Pezeshkian

Speaking on Saturday during a meeting with citizens, officials, and members of Iran’s Parliament, President Pezeshkian addressed the US, stating: “If you seek negotiations, then why the threats?”

He added today, America humiliates the entire world and this behavior is at odds with its call for talks.

Pezeshkian stressed that Iran’s foreign policy prioritizes engagement with other nations on equal footing, adding: “The Islamic Republic of Iran is open to dialogue, but not under threats from one side while the other demands negotiations.”

He further highlighted the importance of unity among domestic political factions, asserting:”If we avoid internal strife, foreign plots will fail.”

In another part of his remarks, the president reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to address citizens’ livelihood challenges, noting: “The economic situation remains difficult, but this year, we must intensify efforts in productivity and economic revitalization. Iran has abundant resources—if we shift our approach to problem-solving, we can overcome these issues.”

Salt Goddess، splendor of the nature of Hormoz Island, southern Iran

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Salt Goddess is one of the most important attractions of this region and is well-known among tourists for its carved salt structure and colorful layers.

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Iran to showcase over 100 technological advancements on National Nuclear Technology Day

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Iran nuclear programe

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami, who also heads the AEOI, revealed on Saturday the organization maintained its rapid pace of development throughout the past Persian year, matching the previous year’s output despite international sanctions.

Among the highlights to be unveiled are significant strides in the nuclear fuel cycle, where exploration and extraction activities doubled compared to the prior year.

Significant progress occurred in multiple cutting-edge fields, according to Eslami. The country’s nuclear medicine program developed new generations of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, while quantum technology research produced advances in computing, communications and sensor systems.

Additional achievements in plasma and laser technologies will be displayed, though specific details remain undisclosed.

Eslami credited Iran’s scientific workforce for maintaining technological momentum and expressed confidence in continued progress, citing government support for the nuclear program.

The organization now produces over 60 radiopharmaceuticals domestically, reducing import needs while expanding medical capabilities.

100 children killed or injured daily in Gaza: UNRWA

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“Nothing justifies the killing of children,” the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Friday, as Israeli attacks on Gaza intensified further.

Recalling that at least 100 children are reported killed or injured every day in Gaza, since the Israeli attacks resumed on 18 March, Philippe Lazzarini wrote on X: “The resumption of the war is again robbing them of their childhood. The war has turned Gaza into a ‘no land’ for children.”

“This is a stain on our common humanity. Nothing justifies the killing of children wherever they are,” he added.

Lazzarini repeated the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

A report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday said Israel has killed nearly 17,954 children in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. The toll includes 274 newborns, 876 infants under 1 year old, 17 children who froze to death in displacement tents, and 52 who died from starvation and malnutrition.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to escalate attacks as efforts proceed to implement US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza.

More than 50,600 Palestinians have been killed in the enclave since October 2023, most of them women and children.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants in November for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice over its conduct in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt Microsoft’s anniversary event

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The protest began on Friday as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman was presenting product updates and a long-term vision for the company’s AI assistant product, Copilot, to an audience that included Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and former CEO Steve Ballmer.

“Mustafa, shame on you,” shouted Microsoft employee Ibtihal Aboussad as she walked towards the stage and Suleyman paused his speech.

“You claim that you care about using AI for good but Microsoft sells AI weapons to the Israeli military. Fifty-thousand people have died and Microsoft powers this genocide in our region.”

“Thank you for your protest, I hear you,” Suleyman said.

Aboussad continued, shouting that Suleyman and “all of Microsoft” had blood on their hands. She also threw onto the stage a keffiyeh scarf, which has become a symbol of support for Palestinian people, before being escorted out of the event.

An investigation by The Associated Press news agency revealed earlier this year that AI models from Microsoft and OpenAI were used as part of an Israeli military programme to select bombing targets during its wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

A second protester, Microsoft employee Vaniya Agrawal, interrupted another part of the celebration during which Gates, Ballmer and current CEO Satya Nadella were on stage – the first public gathering since 2014 of the three men who have been Microsoft’s CEO.

In February, five Microsoft employees were ejected from a meeting with Nadella for protesting against the contracts.

While the February event was an internal meeting, Friday’s protest was far more public – a livestreamed showcase of the company’s past and future. Some employees also rallied outside the event on Friday.

“We provide many avenues for all voices to be heard,” said a statement from the company.

“Importantly, we ask that this be done in a way that does not cause a business disruption. If that happens, we ask participants to relocate. We are committed to ensuring our business practices uphold the highest standards.”

Various other firms and educational institutions have also faced protests over their ties with Israel as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza from Israel’s military assault has mounted.

Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 50,600 Palestinians are confirmed dead and 115,000 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza. The enclave’s Government Media Office updated its death toll to more than 61,700, saying thousands of people missing under the rubble are presumed dead.

Iranian civil society sends letter to UN chief, warns against US potential attack

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Donald Trump

The signatories – some of whom identified as critics of the Iranian government – pledged to “defend Iran with full force” if attacked, warning that any aggression would target the Iranian people, not just the state.

The letter highlights Iran’s historical experience with war, referencing the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq conflict, where “former Iraqi Ruler Saddam Hussein, acting as a proxy for global powers, used chemical weapons supplied by Western nations.”

It also criticizes Western “double standards” on nuclear issues, noting Iran’s compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) despite the US unilateral withdrawal in 2018 and subsequent “crippling sanctions harming ordinary Iranians’ access to medicine and vital supplies.”

While acknowledging domestic political differences, the activists rejected any foreign intervention, including in Iran.

“Democracy cannot be delivered by external powers that support Israel’s genocide in Gaza,” they state, condemning the US for “solving international issues with bombs” under the current administration.

The letter warns that attacking Iran would destabilize global peace and urges international solidarity against “warmongering.” Copies of the letter were sent to the UN General Assembly and Human Rights Council.

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