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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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