Legal Challenge Targets TikTok US Asset Deal
TikTok’s U.S. asset sale has become the subject of a new lawsuit questioning the legality of the government’s approval. The...
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TikTok Returns After Albania’s Year-Long Ban
TikTok has become accessible again in Albania after a government ban expired this month. Officials say the platform implemented stronger...
US Plans Portal to Bypass Content Blocks
The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal intended to let users abroad view content restricted by their governments....
Stories From China’s Digital Margins
Writer Yi‑Ling Liu’s new book explores how everyday internet users in China navigate censorship, shifting social norms and rapid technological...
Russia Blocks Roblox, Protest Emerges in Tomsk
Russia’s ban on the Roblox gaming platform has sparked a rare public protest in Siberia. Demonstrators in Tomsk voiced frustration...
Russia Blocks Apple’s FaceTime App
Watchdog alleges app is being used for criminal activity Critics say state is censoring private communications Restrictions previously imposed on...
Russia Blocks Roblox Over Content Concerns
Summary Russia has restricted access to the U.S.-based gaming platform Roblox, citing extremist materials and LGBT-related content. The move was...
UN Cybercrime Treaty Signed in Hanoi Amid Debate
Around 60 countries endorse a global pact to combat cybercrime, though concerns remain over human rights and surveillance risks. A...
Spacecoin Tests Blockchain Data Transfer via Satellite
U.S. startup Spacecoin successfully sent encrypted data through space, aiming to offer a decentralized alternative to Starlink. U.S.-based startup Spacecoin...
Indian Court Upholds Content Removal Rules Against X
A Karnataka court rejected X’s challenge to India’s takedown system, affirming platforms must comply with national regulations. India’s high court...
