Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case
Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Are Instagram's Reels already losing steam?
Could this be the beginning of the end for Reels? Launched to compete with TikTok, Instagram's short videos no longer seem to appeal to users.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Instagram increases the duration of Reels
The social network is competing with TikTok.
Tue May 03 2022
Reels now accounts for over 20 pct of users' time on Instagram
Despite its success, Mark Zuckerberg stressed the difficulty of monetizing Reels content, as well as other newsfeed content.
Sun May 01 2022
Facebook begins testing ads in Instagram Reels
Facebook added it will begin testing sticker ads for Facebook Stories in the coming weeks.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Facebook tests feature in India to share Instagram reels on its news feed
Some Indian users who create the 30-second long reels on Instagram will have the option of having them recommended on Facebook.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Hong Kong reels after the year that free speech died
Hong Kong is now a place where Beijing increasingly calls the shots and where voicing certain opinions can now carry up to a lifetime prison sentence.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Beirut reels from huge blast as death toll climbs to at least 135
Lebanese rescue teams pulled out bodies and hunted for missing people from the wreckage caused by a massive warehouse explosion that sent a devastating blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 135.
Thu Aug 06 2020
Germany says Tunisian's fingerprints found in Christmas market crash truck
A hunt is underway across Europe for Anis Amri, 24, as Germany reels from its worst attack in decades.
Thu Dec 22 2016
Rappers tune up the fight against Ebola
A rapper in white doctor's scrubs reels off life-saving advice on Ebola to the sound of a hip-hop anthem, one of the many African artists putting their talents to work to fight the killer virus.
Thu Oct 02 2014
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024