Last apps standing? Telegram, WhatsApp duck Russia bans
Despite concerns over data security and defences against misinformation, Telegram is Russia's go-to social media outlet.
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China reports first COVID deaths since January 2021
Two deaths were recorded in the northeastern province of Jilin, the epicentre of an Omicron-fuelled wave of cases.
Why are Indonesians on social media so supportive of Russia?
While Indonesia's government has condemned the invasion, the mood online is more sympathetic to Russia.
What the truckers’ convoy revealed about policing in Canada
Initial hands-off approach to right-wing movement reveals double standards and institutional police biases, experts say.
East Timor chooses new president amid political deadlock
Voters in Southeast Asia's youngest country are choosing between 16 candidates for the presidency.
Xi tells US to handle Taiwan ‘properly’ to avoid damaging ties
Chinese president made comments in video call with US counterpart Joe Biden.
‘About time’: Indonesia’s NU welcomes women to top leadership
For the first time, women are part of the decision-making body of the world's biggest Islamic organisation.
Amid Ukraine war, all things Russia met with scorn, backlash
Russian community groups and Russia-related businesses abroad say they have faced threats amid Moscow's deadly invasion.
Brazil Supreme Court judge bans Telegram messaging app
Brazilian judge says messaging platform popular with President Jair Bolsonaro has failed to comply with judicial orders.
Syria’s Assad visits UAE in first trip to Arab state since 2011
Bashar al-Assad meets the rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian war erupted.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Biden warns Xi against helping Putin
US president told Chinese counterpart of 'implications and consequences' should China back Russia, White House says.
Russian oil sale to India complicates Biden’s efforts
India is buying discounted Russian oil, despite the US ban which could help Russia boost its beleaguered economy.
Russian cosmonaut team arrives at the International Space Station
The blastoff marked the first space crew launch since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Taliban release three Afghan journalists after media crackdown
TOLOnews staffers were arrested after the channel broadcast a report on the Taliban's ban on foreign drama series.
‘We waited for death’: Mariupol siege survivor recounts ordeal
The Ukrainian port city of Mariupol has been devastated by relentless Russian bombardment.
No fly: US to effectively ground 100 aircraft that flew to Russia
US lists Russian aircraft it says may have violated export controls, including one used by businessman Roman Abramovich.
Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stalled?
Moscow has yet to take over any of Ukraine's biggest cities despite attacks by land, sea and air.
UNSC: West dismisses Russian claims of bioweapons in Ukraine
Renewed Russian claims of biological weapons programme in Ukraine face rebuke at UN Security Council meeting.
Is seizing the yachts & mansions of Russian oligarchs enough? No.
Oligarch wealth is mostly protected thanks to the financial systems that have been nurtured to give assets anonymity.
Chile’s new President Boric signs Escazu environmental treaty
Gabriel Boric, who took office last week, pledged to take strong stance on climate change and environmental regulation.