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Meta Apps Lose 20 Million Daily Active Users in Last Quarter; Company Reportedly Tweaks Instagram Recommendation Algorithm
Meta has announced that it recorded a “slight decline” in its “Family daily active people (DAP)”, which accounts for the combined daily active users on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, in the first quarter of 2026. Meta's DAP in Q1 2026 was at 3.56 billion on average in the quarter March 2026, which was an increase of about 4 p...
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From Pagers To Walkie-Talkies: Russians Seek Offline Ways To Communicate Amid Internet Blackout
These "old school" communication and navigation methods are being used as workarounds for widespread, prolonged mobile internet blackouts across the country.
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"No Food Or Water": Man Claims He Was Stranded At Moscow Airport, Indian Embassy Reacts
The US-Iran conflict disrupted flights worldwide and forced the closure of major airports.
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All 4 Moscow Airports Shut Down, At Least 11 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed
All four international airports of the Russian capital were closed due to safety concerns on Sunday afternoon until further notice as air defence forces shot down 11 Ukrainian drones within an hour.
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US Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries: Check Full List
The Donald Trump administration has indefinitely suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in one of its most expansive efforts yet to restrict legal entry pathways to the United States.
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Russian Drone, Missile Strikes Trigger Power Outage Across Ukraine: Kyiv
The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure brought power outages and restrictions in all the country's regions.
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7 Beautiful Yet Forbidden Places On Earth - One Of Them Is In India
From snake-filled islands to secret military towns, these no-entry zones hold mysteries that have survived satellites, Google Maps, and human curiosity.
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Asia To Africa: Inside Putin's Plan To Export Russian Cyber Capabilities Worldwide
As the US and Europe tighten restrictions on Russian tech firms, Moscow is quietly extending its cyber influence across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presenting its commercial cybersecurity capabilities as protection against Western interference
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Pentagon Restricts Ukraine's Use Of US Missiles Against Russia: Report
The Pentagon has been quietly blocking Ukraine from using US-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike targets inside Russia.
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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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Ukraine Says US Black Sea Deal 'Right Steps', Blasts Support For Russian Exports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday welcomed US-brokered agreements towards Ukraine and Russia halting strikes in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure, but criticised Washington for agreeing to ease restrictions on Russian exports
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Explained: What Russia Will Get For Agreeing To Black Sea Security Deal
Russia said on Tuesday the US had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.
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Meta Apps Lose 20 Million Daily Active Users in Last Quarter; Company Reportedly Tweaks Instagram Recommendation Algorithm
Meta has announced that it recorded a “slight decline” in its “Family daily active people (DAP)”, which accounts for the combined daily active users on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, in the first quarter of 2026. Meta's DAP in Q1 2026 was at 3.56 billion on average in the quarter March 2026, which was an increase of about 4 p...
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From Pagers To Walkie-Talkies: Russians Seek Offline Ways To Communicate Amid Internet Blackout
These "old school" communication and navigation methods are being used as workarounds for widespread, prolonged mobile internet blackouts across the country.
-
"No Food Or Water": Man Claims He Was Stranded At Moscow Airport, Indian Embassy Reacts
The US-Iran conflict disrupted flights worldwide and forced the closure of major airports.
-
All 4 Moscow Airports Shut Down, At Least 11 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed
All four international airports of the Russian capital were closed due to safety concerns on Sunday afternoon until further notice as air defence forces shot down 11 Ukrainian drones within an hour.
-
US Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries: Check Full List
The Donald Trump administration has indefinitely suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in one of its most expansive efforts yet to restrict legal entry pathways to the United States.
-
Russian Drone, Missile Strikes Trigger Power Outage Across Ukraine: Kyiv
The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure brought power outages and restrictions in all the country's regions.
-
7 Beautiful Yet Forbidden Places On Earth - One Of Them Is In India
From snake-filled islands to secret military towns, these no-entry zones hold mysteries that have survived satellites, Google Maps, and human curiosity.
-
Asia To Africa: Inside Putin's Plan To Export Russian Cyber Capabilities Worldwide
As the US and Europe tighten restrictions on Russian tech firms, Moscow is quietly extending its cyber influence across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presenting its commercial cybersecurity capabilities as protection against Western interference
-
Pentagon Restricts Ukraine's Use Of US Missiles Against Russia: Report
The Pentagon has been quietly blocking Ukraine from using US-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike targets inside Russia.
-
Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
-
WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
-
Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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Ukraine Says US Black Sea Deal 'Right Steps', Blasts Support For Russian Exports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday welcomed US-brokered agreements towards Ukraine and Russia halting strikes in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure, but criticised Washington for agreeing to ease restrictions on Russian exports
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Explained: What Russia Will Get For Agreeing To Black Sea Security Deal
Russia said on Tuesday the US had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.
