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Last update: 6 hours agoPortugal Space-Semiconductor Push: Portugal is positioning itself for the “space and chip economy,” with the Azores (Santa Maria) emerging as a strategic hub for space operations and material recovery, while plans for a semiconductor factory signal a deeper industrial shift tied to AI, energy and telecom. LIRR Strike Disrupts Commuters: In New York, the Long Island Rail Road shut down after workers went on strike, leaving hundreds of thousands scrambling for alternatives as talks remain stalled. Pakistan NDMP Coordination: Pakistan’s federal economic affairs ministry says provincial consultations on the National Digital Masterplan aim to finish before the budget, targeting smoother implementation. Digital Inclusion in Ireland: Limerick libraries, with Vodafone Foundation’s Hi Digital, launched a free tablet loan scheme for older residents ahead of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. Vodafone Idea Network Expansion: Vodafone Idea expanded 5G to 83 Indian cities, while Aditya Birla Group committed ₹4,730 crore to support the carrier. Cyber Fraud Crackdown: Hyderabad police arrested six in a vishing and SIM-manipulation scam that diverted OTPs and banking alerts. Starlink Clears Uganda Path: Uganda’s regulator signed an operational license deal enabling Starlink to begin formal operations, after earlier election-period tensions.
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