Russia takes steps to punish Google over YouTube 'fakes'
The measures against Google includes a ban on advertising the platform and its information resources, for violating Russian law.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Instagram can no longer be accessed in Russia
This ban comes more than a week after the measures taken restricting Facebook and Twitter.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Moscow opens case against Meta for calling for 'murder' of Russians
Russia also requested that the internet giant be branded "extremist" and called for Instagram to be blocked in the country.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Google, Meta face penalties in Russia as deadline passes to open local offices
Russian legislation signed by Putin has obliged foreign social media companies with more than 500,000 daily users to open local offices.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Russia slows Twitter's speed over failure to remove banned content
Roskomnadzor threatened to block the service completely and said there were more than 3,000 posts containing illegal content.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Russia tells Facebook to localise user data or be blocked
Russia will block access to Facebook next year unless the social network stores the personal data of its citizens on Russian servers.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Russia blocks China's social media app WeChat - report
Watchdog Roskomnadzor published the information on its website on Friday, the newspaper said, adding that Chinese tech giant Tencent was aware of the move.
Sat May 06 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024