
TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say
The layoffs began the same day for teams in Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa, two of the sources said.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are among the companies that have donated to Trump's inauguration, each giving $1 million.
Wed Jan 15 2025

EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta, FT reports
The tech giants have urged US President-elect Donald Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Meta’s ending fact-checking on its platforms, but Malaysia yet to be affected Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the concept of Community Notes is based on crowdsourcing and has pros and cons.
Wed Jan 08 2025

Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration
The changes will affect Facebook, Instagram and Threads, three of the world's biggest social media platforms with more than 3 billion users.
Wed Jan 08 2025

Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content
Nearly 200 Meta employees raised similar concerns in an open letter to Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders earlier this year.
Wed Jun 05 2024

Meta's Zuckerberg in South Korea, expected to discuss AI
Mark Zuckerberg is expected to discuss AI chip supply and expanding ecosystems for generative AI.
Wed Feb 28 2024

US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum
Several governments are considering how to mitigate the dangers of the emerging technology.
Tue Aug 29 2023

Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight not likely to happen, Meta owner says
I think we can all agree Elon isn't serious and it's time to move on, Mark Zuckerberg posted on Threads.
Mon Aug 14 2023

Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
Italy's Culture Minister said he had spoken to Elon Musk about hosting a "large charitable and historically evocative event".
Sat Aug 12 2023

Musk says fight with Zuckerberg to be live-streamed on X
Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on X. All proceeds will go to charity for veterans, Elon Musk said in a post on X.
Mon Aug 07 2023

Meta's Twitter rival Threads surges to 100 million users faster than ChatGPT
Threads has been setting records for user growth since its launch with celebrities, politicians and other newsmakers joining the platform.
Tue Jul 11 2023

EXPLAINER - What is Threads? Is Twitter in danger?
Threads bears a striking resemblance to Twitter, allowing users to post text, images, or videos, as well as like, share or repost content.
Sat Jul 08 2023

Meta's Threads swiftly signs up 30 mil users, in clear threat to Musk-owned Twitter
Mark Zuckerberg said the company would only think about monetization once there was a clear path to 1 billion users.
Fri Jul 07 2023

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025