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Disruption of GPS signals at two airports increases risks of flight safety

KARACHI: The disruption of GPS signals at Allama Iqbal International Airport and Sialkot International Airport increased risks to flight safety, citing sources, ARY News...

Viral video: Truck hangs over edge of 330ft cliff after GPS error

Digital maps and GPS devices are usually the most reliable tools to find your way around in unknown areas, but sometimes it can be...

WATCH: Man drives SUV onto Golf Course while following GPS

The driver told police he had dropped some friends and was following his GPS when the incident occurred.

Japan launches satellite for advanced GPS operation

TOKYO: Japan on Saturday launched an H-2A rocket carrying a geo-positioning satellite into orbit after a week-long delay, the government said. The launch of Japan's...

Europe’s own satnav Galileo goes live to rival GPS

BRUSSELS: After 17 years, numerous setbacks and three times over budget, Europe's Galileo satnav system went live Thursday, promising to outperform rivals and guarantee...

Australia moving up in the world… literally

SYDNEY: Australia will adjust its latitude and longitude, a government science body says, to put the vast country into alignment with global navigation satellite systems.

UAE warns Pokemon Go may expose users to criminals

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The United Arab Emirates warned on Friday that criminals could exploit users of the smash hit virtual reality Pokemon...

Iridium launches timing, location service as GPS back-up

WASHINGTON: U.S. firm Iridium Communications Inc on Monday said its Satellite Time and Location (STL) system was ready for use as an alterative or companion to the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites.

China launches two satellites as it builds GPS rival: state media

BEIJING: China launched two new satellites into space Saturday, state media reported, as it builds a homegrown satellite navigation system to rival the US's Global Positioning System.

Powerful solar storm pummels earth with dangerous radiation

CANBERRA: A powerful solar storm erupted from the surface of the sun, causing possible disruptions to satellite navigation and other essential services.

Double solar storms heading towards Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL: A rare double burst of magnetically charged solar storms will hit Earth Thursday night and Friday, raising concerns that GPS signals, radio communications and power transmissions could be disrupted, officials said on Thursday.

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