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Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

About 73,300 people in Kiribati used the internet as of January 2024, covering 54.4% of the population. The country relies entirely on satellite links for connectivity, with no submarine fiber cable in place. The East Micronesia Cable System is under construction and expected to connect Tarawa to Guam by 2025. Starlink has around 1,500 user terminals in South Tarawa, though not yet officially licensed.
22 March 2025
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Internet Access in Iraq

Internet Access in Iraq

Iraq’s Ministry of Communications controls the national fiber backbone and leases bandwidth to private ISPs at about $50 per 1 Mbps. By early 2024, internet users reached 36.2 million, or nearly 79% of the population. Vodafone received a 5G license in November 2024. Authorities have imposed internet shutdowns during protests, including a 263-hour blackout in 2019.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Over 4,200 ISPs operated in Ukraine as of August 2024, with Kyivstar holding 19% market share. Starlink received an operator license in April 2022 and had about 42,000 terminals by 2023. Median fixed broadband speed was 74–84 Mbps; mobile, 24–43 Mbps. Around 29.6 million Ukrainians used the internet in 2023, or 79% of the population.
24 February 2025
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  • Elon Musk Seen as First Trillionaire as SpaceX IPO Nears
    May 30, 2026, 3:10 AM EDT. Traders place over 90% odds on Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire before 2027 amid anticipation of SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering (IPO). After surpassing $700 billion in net worth late last year, Musk's wealth prospects surged following a Delaware Supreme Court ruling favoring Tesla stock options. Musk refuted Bloomberg reports of a lowered SpaceX valuation, reaffirming its upcoming IPO will surpass historic deals. Analysts expect a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger next year, citing Musk's interest in expanding control over the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. SpaceX filed confidentially with the SEC in April and plans to list on Nasdaq next month.

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US stocks notch new highs with AI trade still in focus

US stocks notch new highs with AI trade still in focus

30 May 2026
The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, fueled by a 32.8% surge in Dell after strong AI server sales and outlook. Dell’s gains lifted server stocks, with HPE up 12.7% and Super Micro up 11.6% in after-hours trading. Oil prices fell about 1.7%, while Alphabet, Costco, and Walmart declined. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 3.8% year-over-year.
Plug Power Stock Falls Again — The Hydrogen Rally’s Hard Test Is Here

Plug Power Stock Falls Again — The Hydrogen Rally’s Hard Test Is Here

30 May 2026
Plug Power shares fell 4.1% to $3.95 on Friday, underperforming the Nasdaq and Dow after a midweek rally. The stock traded between $3.85 and $4.17 with 68 million shares changing hands. Investors weighed improved margins and a UK hydrogen project against ongoing cash needs. Plug remains unprofitable, with a market value near $5.49 billion.
Palantir Jumps 9% as AI Software Stocks Face Next Test

Palantir Jumps 9% as AI Software Stocks Face Next Test

30 May 2026
Palantir shares rose 9.2% to $156.54 Friday, marking their strongest two-day rally since April 2025. The move followed upbeat AI-driven results from Dell and Snowflake, with Palantir raising its 2026 revenue outlook to as much as $7.66 billion. First-quarter revenue jumped 85% to $1.63 billion, beating estimates. Palantir’s price-to-earnings ratio reached 176, far above most peers.
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