Twitter lifts ban on political advertising
Twitter Inc will reverse its 2019 ban on political ads, the company's head of trust and safety confirmed on Wednesday, as the Elon Musk-owned company seeks to grow revenue. The company tweeted on Tuesday it would relax its advertising policy for "cause-based ads" in the United States and align its ad policy with TV and… Read More Twitter lifts ban on political advertising
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Pope Francis leads funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis led the funeral of former Pope Benedict on Thursday, tenderly touching the coffin of his predecessor as he stood supported on a cane before tens of thousands of mourners, with some calling for the late pontiff to be made a saint. Benedict's death on Saturday brought to an end a decade of the… Read More Pope Francis leads funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI
China and Philippines agree to boost economic cooperation, settle disputes peacefully
China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel between their foreign ministries on the South China Sea to handle disputes peacefully, they said on Thursday. Their agreement, which contained 14 elements aimed at cooling security tensions and boosting economic cooperation, comes as they strive to mend a relationship hurt after… Read More China and Philippines agree to boost economic cooperation, settle disputes peacefully
Myanmar junta to release over 7000 prisoners under amnesty programme
Myanmar's military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country's independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday, as the junta chief praised some countries for maintaining support for his nation. The Southeast Asian country has faced international isolation and Western-led sanctions since the military seized power from a democratically elected… Read More Myanmar junta to release over 7000 prisoners under amnesty programme
China to open border with Hong Kong for first time in three years on January 8
China will reopen the border with its special administrative region of Hong Kong on Sunday for the first time in three years, as it accelerates the unwinding of stringent COVID rules that have battered its economic growth. The opening will bring the resumption of quarantine-free travel between the financial hub and the mainland, although it… Read More China to open border with Hong Kong for first time in three years on January 8