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Malaysia threatens legal action against Meta over failure to remove harmful content

Malaysia threatens legal action against Meta for not removing harmful content from Facebook despite repeated requests.

Cambodia approves law barring non-voters from running for office

Cambodia’s parliament passed a law prohibiting those who don’t vote from running for office in future elections, affecting exiled opposition members.

Indonesia entrepreneurs cash in on TikTok live selling spree

TikTok livestreamer Christine Febriyanti sells colorful garments on TikTok, contributing to the app’s booming shopping trend in Indonesia.

3M to pay up to US$12.5 bn to settle ‘forever chemicals’ litigation: filing

3M will pay up to US$12.5 billion to settle claims from US water systems over tainted supplies with “forever chemicals.”

The five people on board missing sub near Titanic

Tourist submersible missing near Titanic wreck believed to have resulted in fatalities; victims include tour operator, submarine operator, aviation tycoon, and Pakistani businessman and son.

Biden joins Modi warning to Pakistan on militants

Biden, Modi warn Pakistan on extremist crackdown; express concern over Myanmar situation.

Climate finance summit wraps up eyeing bigger progress

The global summit on overhauling the financial system aims to address debt burden and climate crises for developing nations.

All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion

Five people aboard a submersible near the Titanic wreck died in a catastrophic implosion, ending a search-and-rescue operation.

Markets track US losses with rates seen rising further

Global markets fell as central banks consider interest rate hikes to combat high inflation, with uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s tightening cycle.

IMF, World Bank under pressure to boost climate change financing

IMF and World Bank officials join Paris summit to address poverty alleviation and climate change financing challenges.