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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Telegram founder warns France may label tech firms as criminal gangs
MOSCOW: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has raised concerns that French authorities could arbitrarily classify any technology company as a 'criminal gang' due to political motivations. His remarks followed accusations by Elon Musk's X platform, which claimed it was facing a politically driven criminal probe in France. X stated that the investigation jeopardizes user freedom of expression. Durov responded on the platform, saying, 'At this point, any tech company can be declared a 'criminal gang' in France.' He criticized the situation, adding, 'A decade of efforts to attract tech investment is being undone by a few bureaucrats advancing their careers and political agendas — at the expense of the French people.' The controversy stems from a recent investigation launched by the Paris prosecutor's office into X's alleged algorithm manipulation. The case has sparked debates over regulatory overreach and its impact on tech innovation in France. - Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Saudi 'sleeping Prince' Dies After 20 Years In Coma
DOHA, July 20 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- One of the princes of the Saudi Arabian ruling family, Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud, died on Saturday after spending almost 20 years in a coma following a car accident, according to the royal office, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. The member of the royal family, who spent such a long time in a coma, was called the "sleeping prince" in Saudi Arabia. There were periodic rumors that he was getting better, which were not confirmed. "A prayer service for the prince's funeral will be held on Sunday at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh," the office said in a statement, which was cited by the state-run news agency SPA.
Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Kremlin says Trump statements on Russia and Putin are serious, require analysis
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a statement to the media at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 11, 2025. Sergey Bobylev/Host agency RIA Novosti/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo MOSCOW - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements, including a threat of sanctions on buyers of Russian exports, are serious and require analysis. In a major policy shift underscoring his growing frustration with President Vladimir Putin, Trump on Monday announced new deliveries of weapons to Ukraine and warned that buyers of Russian exports could face sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal on Ukraine. Trump, who has said he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker, later told the BBC, referring to Putin: "I'm disappointed in him, but I'm not done with him. But I'm disappointed in him." Asked about Trump's recent statements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "The U.S. president's statements are very serious. Some of them are addressed personally to President Putin." "We certainly need time to analyse what was said in Washington. And if and when President Putin deems it necessary, he will definitely comment." Peskov continued, apparently referring to news of fresh weapons deliveries to Kyiv: "Decisions which are being made in Washington, in NATO countries, and squarely in Brussels, are perceived by the Ukrainian side not as a signal for peace, but as a signal to continue the war." He reiterated that Russia was ready to continue direct negotiations with Ukraine and was still waiting for a signal from Kyiv on when the next talks could take place. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Business Singapore financial sector growth doubles in 2024, assets managed cross $6 trillion in a first: MAS Singapore $3b money laundering case: MinLaw acts against 4 law firms and 1 lawyer over seized properties Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Singapore Real estate firm PropNex donates $6 million to Community Chest for 25th anniversary Singapore Sengkang-Punggol LRT gets 15.8 per cent capacity boost with new trains Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years
New Straits Times
12-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
US to impose 30pct tariffs on Mexico, EU starting Aug 1
MOSCOW: US President Donald Trump on Saturday sent trade letters to Mexico and the European Union (EU), announcing that they will be subjected to a 30 per cent tariff on exports to the United States (US), reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. "Starting Aug 1, 2025, we will charge Mexico a Tariff of 30 per cent on Mexican products sent into the US, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs. "Goods transshipped to evade higher Tariffs will be subject to that higher Tariff... If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 30 per cent that we charge," Trump said in a letter to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. A similar letter was sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, indicating that 30 per cent is "far less than what is needed to eliminate the Trade Deficit disparity" between the US and the EU. – Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia Creates Registry of Crypto Mining Equipment to Tighten Oversight
Russia's Ministry of Energy has compiled a registry of cryptocurrency mining equipment, a step officials say will help identify mining operations and bring them under new regulatory and tax rules. Deputy Energy Minister Petr Konyushenko told state news outlet RIA Novosti the list has been distributed to regions where mining activity is high. "The creation of such a register will allow for the precise identification of consumers using electricity for mining,' Konyushenko said, adding that the move is part of an effort to legalize the sector and curb unlicensed electricity consumption. The initiative comes after last year Russia made crypto mining legal in the country. Under the law, businesses and entrepreneurs must register with tax authorities to operate mining facilities. Private citizens can mine without registering, but only if they stay within government-set limits for electricity use. Regardless of size, all miners must report how much digital currency they produce to the tax service. The move is part of Russia's broader embrace of the crypto sector. Just last week, state-owned conglomerate Rostec, known for its role in the country's military-industrial complex, revealed plans to roll out a ruble-pegged token called RUBx.
