Meta takes aim at Twitter with Threads app, millions join
Threads features short text posts that users can like, re-post and reply to, although it does not include any direct message capabilities.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Zuckerberg-Musk fight's first round: Meta launches 'Twitter Killer' Threads app
The app features short text posts that users can like, re-post and reply to, although it does not include any direct message capabilities.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Meta announces safety measures to protect teens on social media
Meta is developing features to restrict who can send direct messages on Instagram.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Musk says Twitter to soon allow calls, encrypted messaging
Musk had flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App", which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages, longform tweets and payments.
Wed May 10 2023
Preacher uses his Da'i status to deceive victims - Police
Huzir said the suspect's tactic was to send a Direct Message to his loyal followers via his Instagram account in order to gain their attention.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Twitter adds button to share tweets in direct messages
Twitter on Tuesday added a button that lets people easily share 'tweets' in direct messages.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Twitter announces removal of 140 character limit from Direct Messages
Twitter users will be able to send longer private messages to one another as of July.
Fri Jun 12 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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