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AST SpaceMobile to Develop 'Blacklift' Reusable Heavy-Lift Rocket for Satellite Deployment

AST SpaceMobile to Develop 'Blacklift' Reusable Heavy-Lift Rocket for Satellite Deployment

AST SpaceMobile to Develop 'Blacklift' Reusable Heavy-Lift Rocket for Satellite Deployment
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AT and AST SpaceMobile Achieve First Cellular-to-Satellite Handoff for Direct-to-Device Services

AT and AST SpaceMobile Achieve First Cellular-to-Satellite Handoff for Direct-to-Device Services

AT and AST SpaceMobile Achieve First Cellular-to-Satellite Handoff for Direct-to-Device Services
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AT and AST SpaceMobile Achieve Industry-First Cellular Handoff Between Ground Network and Satellite in Washington State

AT and AST SpaceMobile Achieve Industry-First Cellular Handoff Between Ground Network and Satellite in Washington State

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile successfully conducted what they believe to be the industry's first cellular handoff between a ground-based wireless network and a direct-to-device satellite network. The test took place on October 21 outside Granite Falls, Washington, at 8:15 a.m. PT. This achievement follows previous successful voice calls, text messages, and video calls made through AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites on standard smartphones. Robert Walters, SVP Network at AT&T, emphasized that this successful handoff is a significant milestone in integrating terrestrial and satellite networks to extend service to remote and hard-to-reach areas. Ericsson provided combined radio and core technology, along with network automation, to optimize these handoffs, reducing transition times from seconds to milliseconds. Nokia contributed radio access technology and mobility software for AST SpaceMobile’s space-based network.
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Rebounds Amid Technical Milestone and Industry Support

AST SpaceMobile Stock Rebounds Amid Technical Milestone and Industry Support

AST SpaceMobile Stock Rebounds Amid Technical Milestone and Industry Support
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Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow
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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Relocated to Paris Due to Logistical and Operational Reasons

G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Relocated to Paris Due to Logistical and Operational Reasons

The G7 foreign ministers' meeting, originally scheduled for November 9-10, 2026, in Marseille, has been abruptly relocated to Paris. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs cited "logistical and operational reasons" for the change. This decision was communicated to delegations and accredited journalists on Wednesday evening. The ministry explained that the dense schedule, which includes both the G7 summit and the Paris Peace Forum, requires a significant concentration of personnel, material resources, security measures, and logistical support. Moving the meeting to Paris is intended to ensure the proper conduct of both events and guarantee the personal presence of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who holds the current G7 presidency and is required to participate in both gatherings. The meeting will include the seven permanent G7 members—Germany, Canada, the United States, France, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom—along with foreign ministers from six partner countries: Saudi Arabia, ...
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‘Godzilla,’ Record Anime Boom and a Global Co-Production Hunt: Takeaways From the Tokyo Film Festival and Market

‘Godzilla,’ Record Anime Boom and a Global Co-Production Hunt: Takeaways From the Tokyo Film Festival and Market

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped this week, a few days after its content market TIFFCOM, with Japan’s government talking up a JPY20 trillion ($126.6 billion) content export target, and the anime industry arriving with numbers to back it up. The festival ran Oct. 26–Nov. 4, with TIFFCOM held Oct. 28–30 at the Tokyo […]
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Middle Powers Emerge as Key Stabilizers in Fragmenting Global Order

Middle Powers Emerge as Key Stabilizers in Fragmenting Global Order

Middle powers, defined as states with significant economic, diplomatic, and military influence but not superpower status, are increasingly vital in shaping global affairs. These nations, including India, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and South Africa, advocate for multilateralism, compromise, and 'good international citizenship.' They act as catalysts, facilitators, and managers in diplomacy, preferring to influence through coalitions rather than coercion. Formal platforms like MIKTA (Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Türkiye, Australia) and IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) exemplify their collaborative approach. The rise of middle powers is attributed to the erosion of great-power consensus, the paralysis of multilateral bodies like the UN Security Council, fragmented supply chains, and a shift in global economic weight towards emerging economies. This multipolar world creates space for these nations to mediate, convene, and innovate, offering real influence in an increasingly fragmented international system. Th...
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Firefly inks $1.3 billion deal to supply engines for new AST SpaceMobile 'Blacklift' rocket

Firefly inks $1.3 billion deal to supply engines for new AST SpaceMobile 'Blacklift' rocket

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Firefly Aerospace will supply core engines for a new rocket under development by satellite communications firm AST SpaceMobile in a $1.3 billion deal, underscoring a push among satellite companies to secure dependable access to space.
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Blue Origin pushes New Glenn rocket launch to January, sources say

Blue Origin pushes New Glenn rocket launch to January, sources say

By Joey Roulette and Harshita Mary Varghese Nov 5 (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has pushed its New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027, the latest delay after a major explosion earlier this year, according to two people familiar with the matter and an internal memo from CEO Dave Limp seen by
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AI stocks keep falling, as oil prices and bond yields steady following their post-election slides

AI stocks keep falling, as oil prices and bond yields steady following their post-election slides

U.S. stocks are mixed, as AI chip companies fall again while AppLovin and Tapestry rally after reporting stronger profits than analysts expected
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‘Jet Lag: The Game’ Heads to Movie Theaters Across US, UK and Canada for Season 20 ‘Hide and Seek: Italy’ Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Jet Lag: The Game’ Heads to Movie Theaters Across US, UK and Canada for Season 20 ‘Hide and Seek: Italy’ Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Nebula original series “Jet Lag: The Game” is heading back to movie theaters for the travel competition’s Season 20 premiere. In partnership with Regal, Picturehouse, Cineworld and Landmark Cinemas across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, the 90-minute premiere of “Jet Lag: The Game” Season 20 “Hide + Seek: Italy” will screen across more than 160 […]