Cracks down on video-making in Malaysia, opposition says its attack on free speech
Malaysia’s communications minister says all film-makers require a government licence to make videos, including those broadcast on social media.
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Emmanuel macron govt grants health workers ‘historic’ pay rise
Emmanuel macron government has granted health workers ‘historic’ pay rise after weeks of negotiations,major unions have agreed on accord.
Facebook considers political-ad blackout ahead of US election
Facebook considering a political-ad blackout on its social network in days leading up US election in November, according to a…
British historian quits Cambridge over slavery remarks
British constitutional historian David Starkey quit at Cambridge University after he drew criticism for his remarks saying slavery was not…
China fired back at Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law
China fired back at Canada for criticising national security law for Hong Kong, second rebuke in a week that added…
George Bush close officials endorse Biden
The ’43 Alumni for Biden’ super PAC seeks to unseat President Donald Trump, who they say is unfit to lead…
Ohio set to send all voters absentee ballot
Ohio set to send all voters absentee ballot applications before presidential election as mail-in voting drawn criticism from incumbent President…
Beijing warns UK interfering HK affairs will backfire
Beijing has warned United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised sanctuary for three million who may flee Hong Kong.
Stefan Lofven to appoint coronavirus inquiry before summer amid criticism
Stefan Lofven will launch an inquiry into the country’s handling of the pandemic before the summer, amid growing criticism over…
Sources says Giuseppe Conte meeting with allies fails to break Atlantia deadlock
Sources says meeting between Italy’s Prime Minister and coalition allies to try settle a row over Atlantia motorway business yielded…
Britain introduces bolstered legislation for terrorism
Britain has introduced new bill in which terror suspects in the United Kingdom could have their movements monitored indefinitely.
US President considers to restore some WHO funding
US President said his administration was considering numerous proposals about WHO including one in which Washington would pay about 10%…
Turkey accuses UAE for spreading chaos in Middle East
Turkey has accused UAE of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen, allegations which…
UK PM tells people to ‘Stay Alert’ as lockdown easing starts
UK PM Boris Johnson urged people to “stay alert” to coronavirus risks, as he prepared to outline plans for gradually…
Senior Saudi Prince detained and held incommunicado
Senior Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdullah was detained by Saudi authorities in late March, has not been heard from since,Human…
Top Philippines broadcaster knocks supreme court door to overturn govt order
Top Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN urges Supreme Court to overturn a government-ordered shutdown that it says is a blow to press…
EU officials softened criticism on Chinese disinformation
EU officials softened criticism on Chinese disinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic in response to pressure from China, according to reports.
President Obrador called on gangs to stop distributing food
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on gangs to stop distributing food and asked them to end violence instead.
Prince Harry and Meghan blacklist UK tabloids
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have blacklisted UK tabloids over ‘distorted’ stories including Sun, Daily Mail, Mirror and Express.
Britain govt admits PPE shortage amid coronavirus criticism
Britain government faces mounting criticism for shortage of protective equipment amid a number of deaths of healthcare workers.
New social media rules draw criticism in Pakistan
New social media rules facing criticism as digital activists are considering it as attempt to lift off freedom of expression…
Germans minority raise alarm after far-right political scandal
German minorities living in Thuringia raised alarm after a political storm that saw anti-immigrant far-right party gain a stronger footing…