Pakistan's telecom regulator blocked TikTok on Friday for failing to filter out "immoral and indecent" content, another blow to the social media app that has come under increasing scrutiny as its ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan bans TikTok over ‘indecent’ content
Pakistan has banned Chinese social media app TikTok for failing to filter out “immoral and indecent” content, the country’s telecommunications authority said. The decision came after a number of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Blocks TikTok, Citing ‘Immoral’ Content
Pakistan has blocked online short-video sharing platform TikTok on the grounds of "immoral/indecent" content for viewing in the majority-Muslim nation. The state regulator said Friday that it had ... ( read original story ...)
Power Play, Morality and … a TikTok Ban in Pakistan
Reuters reported on October 9 that Pakistan has blocked the popular social media app TikTok in the country. It quotes a statement from the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) as saying that ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s jobs law endangers environment, say activists, investors
Environmentalists in Indonesia are calling for the reversal of a controversial law aimed at job creation because it is seen favouring business interests at the expense of the environment and labour. ( read original story ...)
Asia Gold: India flips to premium as jewellers bank on festive revival
Physical gold was sold at a premium in India this week for the first time since mid-August as jewellers stocked up, hoping key festivals would bring customers back to stores. ( read original story ...)
China Joins WHO-Led Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort, As U.S. Sits It Out
The Chinese foreign ministry said it took this step "to uphold the concept of a shared community of health for all and to honor its commitment to turn COVID-19 vaccines into a global public good." ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook’s China Tactics Backfire
Usually the consequences of Facebook’s myopia falls on the most vulnerable people. This time — to the company’s utter shock — Facebook’s lack of foresight might hurt Facebook itself. Did that headline ... ( read original story ...)
China state television to air Game 5 of NBA finals after one-year ban
CCTV announced Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, ending a one-year ban ... ( read original story ...)
After yearlong hiatus, China will air Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat in NBA Finals Game 5 on CCTV
CCTV said Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. ( read original story ...)