Santa goes virtual in pandemic hit Spain
'Papa Noel' has transformed an old shipping container in Leganes, south of Madrid, into a grotto-cum-production studio.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Prisoners allowed to Skype family for Deepavali
Prisons will make available Skype or a prepaid service for inmates to get in touch with family.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Sept 1 hearing of Khairuddin's suit against former IGP, seven others
Sept 1 hearing of Khairuddin's suit against former IGP, seven others
Thu May 28 2020
Microsoft's Skype draws inspiration from Snapchat in big redesign
You can add Skype to the growing list of services copying features straight from Snapchat.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Dating via Twitter? Yes, it's possible
It can be an awkward place to hit on people, but some couples say #WeMetOnTwitter.
Tue May 30 2017
'Family blooper' goes viral after Korea expert's kids crash BBC interview
Robert Kelly had been speaking to the BBC via Skype about the impeachment of president Park Geun-hye, when his daughter marched confidently into his home office.
Thu Mar 16 2017
WhatsApp to launch video calls
WhatsApp is taking direct aim at rival Skype with the launch of a new video call feature.
Tue Oct 25 2016
Deal puts Microsoft apps on Lenovo smartphones
Microsoft apps such as Office and Skype will be installed on Lenovo mobile devices powered by Android software under the terms of a collaboration.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Skype gets romantic for Valentine's Day
Video-calling service Skype is adding themed video cards to make it easier to tell someone you love them on February 14.
Sun Feb 14 2016
Microsoft launches app store on Android platform
To encourage users of Android -- which is by far the most popular mobile operating system in the world -- to use its apps, Microsoft has created its own store on Google Play.
Tue Dec 22 2015
Facebook moving beyond messaging
FB has added video calling to its standalone Messenger app but the new feature is about so much more than simply helping friends see as well as speak to each other: it's also a glimpse into the future
Tue Apr 28 2015
With Hello, Facebook's focus on the future of communciation continues to grow
Facebook wanting to be a bigger part of we communicate in general, has introduced a new mobile devices application, Hello.
Sat Apr 25 2015
WhatsApp adds free voice calling to its feature
The messaging app has officially added voice calling a feature previously available only by invitation.
Wed Apr 01 2015
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