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Humanitarian Comms

Telkom Indonesia says telecoms services restored to flood-devastated Sumatra

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January 12, 2026
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Telkom Indonesia said on Friday that it has completed restoration of network and telecoms services in the Sumatra region that was devastated by floods and landslides last month.

Wireless Networks

Omantel upgrades mobile network to 5G SA

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January 12, 2026
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Omantel announced on Sunday it has successfully and seamlessly upgraded its network to support 5G Standalone (SA) services and boost its ability to support the next wave of digital technologies in Oman.

Regulation

Malaysia and Indonesia block Grok over non-consensual deepfake porn

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January 12, 2026
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Regulators in Malaysia and Indonesia announced separately over the weekend that they have temporarily restricted access to X’s AI tool Grok over its ability to generate and distribute non-consensual deepfake pornographic images of women and children.

Cathay Pacific Adds 12% More Flights To Australia And New Zealand In 2026

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January 12, 2026
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A closer look at a key market for the Hong Kong flag carrier.

Qld expands drone shark monitoring at state’s beaches

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January 12, 2026
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More than 545 drone flights have been conducted at six new beaches over the past four months, with the program spotting more than 862 sharks in total across its 16 monitored sites. The expansion follows a successful trial by Surf Life Saving Queensland…

7,000+ Miles: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s Long-Haul Marathons

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January 12, 2026
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An interesting mix of one-stop and non-stop services.

Susan Schuh: Supporting the Humans in Human Spaceflight

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January 12, 2026
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Susan Schuh has dedicated her career to helping humans adapt to life beyond Earth. As the Flight Crew Integration Operational Habitability (OpsHab) team lead in NASA’s Human Health and Performance Directorate at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Schuh leads efforts to understand what it is really like to live and work in space. She turns […]

Regulation

Coops can now offer comms services in Brazil

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January 12, 2026
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A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband internet.

Consumer Ecosystems

Sri Lanka’s Dialog Axiata announces deal with UPI

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January 12, 2026
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Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has announced what it calls a landmark strategic partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), a China-headquartered company described as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing global payment networks.

Wireless Networks

New 450MHz network to boost industrial connectivity in Saudi Arabia

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January 12, 2026
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Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco, says it is set to launch the kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450MHz band.