Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday to protest against a bill proposing greater controls over Russia's internet.
Lawmakers behind the bill say it's needed to protect the Russian internet space from foreign meddling.
Julia Chapman reports from Moscow:
India tightens grip on social media with new takedown rule
The Indian government said social media companies would have to take down unlawful content within three hours of being notified about it, tightening on Tuesday an earlier 36-hour timeline in what could be a compliance challenge for Meta, YouTube and X.
Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
A proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza could total about 20,000 troops, with Indonesia estimating it could contribute up to 8,000, President Prabowo Subianto’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Philippine Congress dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos Jr.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. avoided impeachment on Tuesday, a largely expected outcome after allies in the lower house of Congress voted overwhelmingly to dismiss the complaints against him.
UK's Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over fallout from Epstein scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused on Monday to heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, pledging to fight on after his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador plunged his government into crisis.
US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two
The US military announced on Monday it launched a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor.
A high-level meeting has been held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to discuss key national priorities and future development goals.
Dubai is set to welcome a new environmental and recreational destination, the Al Layan Oasis development, spanning one million square metres and built around a large desert lake.
The first batch of aid from the Saqr Humanitarian Ship has entered the Gaza Strip, four days after the vessel docked at Al Arish Port in Egypt.
