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Instagram available in Russia to some users – Reuters witnesses

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Several previously blocked social media apps including Instagram and Facebook suddenly became available in Russia on Tuesday, according to Reuters reporters. Some Reuters reporters

Unity Software tumbles as gloomy forecast signals turnaround taking time

(Reuters) - Unity Software shares sank 15% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the videogame software provider's 2024 forecasts came in below Wall Street estimates, a sign that its turnaround was

Russia reports temporary internet outages affecting social media sites

(Reuters) - Social media websites and services including Alphabet's YouTube, Telegram and VKontakte suffered temporary outages in Russia on Tuesday, internet users and the digital ministry said. The

Russian lawmakers approve use of digital assets in international transactions

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday approved draft legislation allowing digital financial assets (DFAs) to be used in international settlements, a move that may enable Moscow to shield

European data centres grapple with AI-driven demand for space

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A shortage of space in European data centres is worsening, industry participants said, as booming demand for AI collides with limited expansion possibilities. "

Zoom Video shares gain on strong results, $1.5-billion buyback

(Reuters) - Zoom Video Communications' shares gained nearly 13% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company delivered better-than-expected results and announced a share buyback of up to $1.5

Analysis – US SEC expected to drag its feet on new wave of crypto ETFs

By Suzanne McGee and Hannah Lang (Reuters) - Buoyed by the successful launch of U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), asset managers are lining up to list a second wave of more complex crypto

Bitcoin scorches past $57,000 as big buyers flock in

By Amanda Cooper and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Bitcoin hit a two-year high on Tuesday, on track for its biggest two-day rally this year, on signs large players were buying the

Microsoft’s deal with Mistral AI faces EU scrutiny

By Martin Coulter and Foo Yun Chee LONDON (Reuters) - Microsoft's deal with French tech startup Mistral AI is facing scrutiny in the European Union. On Monday, Microsoft announced it would soon make

Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets Japan PM Kishida in Tokyo to discuss AI

TOKYO (Reuters) - Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg discussed artificial intelligence issues with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday during the Facebook founder's trip

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Modi’s speech rightly questions politics of appeasement. Wrongly targets all Muslims

The PM did make a valid point when he criticised the Congress for categorising the entire Muslim community in Karnataka under the Other Backward Classes. It is pure appeasement of Ashraaf Muslims and discriminates against Pasmandas.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.