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WhatsApp complains about restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

Russia warned it would block WhatsApp if it fails to comply with demands to align with Russian law Russian authorities block or restrict social media platforms such as Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.PHOTO:PIXABAY WhatsApp complained on Tuesday about restrictions to its service in Russia, accusing authorities of trying to deprive more than 100 million Russians … Read more

Napoli beat Bologna to win Italian Super Cup

Napoli’s David Neres celebrates scoring their second goal. Photo: REUTERS RIYADH: Napoli lifted the Italian Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Bologna in Riyadh on Monday, David Neres netting both goals to earn the league champions a deserved victory over the toothless Coppa Italia winners.Neres opened the scoring with a stunning strike from distance … Read more

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London

Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action A police officer takes away a sign that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was holding during a pro-Palestinian protest that says she supports prisoners linked to Palestine Action, an organisation which the British government has proscribed as a terrorist group.PHOTO: REUTERS British … Read more

Strauss warns against sacking Stokes, McCullum

LONDON: Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a “depressingly one-sided story” in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat.Strauss, 48, was the last England captain to win an away Ashes series, when his team triumphed 3-1 in 2010/11.Since then … Read more

PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week

KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) moved cautiously on Tuesday, caught in a quiet rhythm as investors weighed rollover week adjustments and awaited clearer market signals ahead of bidding for Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) privatisation. The session kicked off on … Read more

Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza

Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever FILE PHOTO: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz looks on, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel’s military … Read more