WhatsApp said the Russian government has moved to “fully block” the world’s most popular messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored app. WhatsApp ...

Russian authorities removed WhatsApp from the online directory of internet services, per a report WhatsApp had at least 100 million users in Russia before its removal WhatsApp is owned by Meta ...

New Delhi: Russia has escalated its campaign to restrict access to Meta Platform's encrypted messaging service WhatsApp, attempting to fully block the platform nationwide in a broader effort to drive ...

Russian authorities have attempted to “fully block" Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp in the country. The move came in efforts to promote home-grown platforms and seek greater control over its internet ...

Russian ‌authorities have removed Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp, which had at least 100 million users in the country until recently, from the equivalent of an online directory run by the internet ...

Simply sign up to the Russian politics myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Millions of Russians were abruptly cut off from the encrypted WhatsApp messaging service on Wednesday afternoon ...

China has launched a short messaging service leveraging BeiDou (BDS) to provide reliable communication during emergencies when ground-based mobile networks are unavailable, reports Xinhua. The service ...

China’s Beidou Navigation Satellite System now powers a short messaging service that lets users send texts without cellular coverage. Supported by Huawei, Xiaomi, and other devices, the service ...

Automatic licensing ensures relevant industry players fall immediately under Malaysian regulatory oversight without administrative lag or voluntary opt-ins, said Universiti Sains Malaysia ...

Disney is pushing back on claims it injected pro-Palestinian “subliminal” messaging into a recent Christmas ad, after facing intense backlash on social media. The shot — which appears for less than ...