Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content
Digital platforms in Indonesia include Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google, and some local aggregators.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection - regulator
A setting to control web and application activity, when turned on, also enabled Google to collect, store and use the data.
Fri Apr 16 2021
YouTube removes five Myanmar TV channels from platform
YouTube has taken down the state network, MRTV as well as the military-owned Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety and MWD Myanmar.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources
Central to Apple's strategy is a new battery design that could "radically" reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle's range.
Tue Dec 22 2020
YouTube back up after worldwide outage
The issue started with users complaining about trouble in watching videos on the platform.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Google to prevent ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content
Google said it will prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising technology from running ads on "dangerous content".
Fri Jul 17 2020
How social media services handle political ads
Online platforms including Facebook and Alphabet Inc's Google face growing pressure to stop carrying political ads that contain false or misleading claims ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Thu Nov 21 2019
YouTube to launch music subscription service next year - Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc's YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fri Dec 08 2017
YouTube to expand teams reviewing extremist content
Alphabet Inc's YouTube said on Monday it plans to add more people next year to identify inappropriate content as the company responds to criticism over extremist, violent and disturbing videos.
Tue Dec 05 2017
Australia to probe Facebook, Google over media disruption
Australia's competition regulator it would investigate whether U.S. online giants Facebook and Alphabet Inc's Google has disrupted the news media market to the detriment of publishers and consumers.
Mon Dec 04 2017
Google fires employee behind anti-diversity memo
Alphabet Inc's Google has fired an employee who wrote an internal memo that ascribed gender inequality in the technology industry to biological differences.
Tue Aug 08 2017
Google to remove private medical records from search results
A Google spokeswoman said that such information is only pulled when the company gets specific requests from individuals.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Apple dips after report that future iPhone modems could lag rivals
Apple is widely expected to upgrade its iPhone this year and suggestions that its technology will lag the performance of high-end smartphones running Alphabet's Android system could hurt its sales.
Sat Jun 10 2017
WhatsApp back online after global outage of 'a few hours'
WhatsApp, a popular messaging service owned by Facebook Inc, suffered a widespread global outage on Wednesday that lasted for several hours before being resolved, the company said.
Thu May 04 2017
Google changes ad policy again to try to end YouTube crisis
Alphabet Inc.'s main division is introducing a new system that lets outside firms verify ad quality standards on its video service, while expanding its definitions of offensive content.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024