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Russian state will both curb and direct social media

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RUSSIA

Roskomnadzor plays an intrusive role in monitoring social media platforms and deciding what is acceptable. The largest platform is Russia's own Vkontakte, which is now controlled…

South-east Asia adopts divergent views on social media

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The popularity and state scrutiny of social media in South-east Asia.

Islamic State threat looms over security in Indonesia

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INDONESIA

Islamic State threat.

Autocratic rulers try diverse controls on social media

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INTERNATIONAL

Social media controls in closed political systems.

Online extremism poses new threats to South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Online radicalisation.

Anonymity will protect Turks' social media use

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TURKEY

Control of social media in Turkey.

Public resistance to make 5G rollout patchy in the EU

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EUROPE

Citizen opposition to 5G technologies.

Organised crime will gain from world vaccine shortages

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INT

However, it is vast global demand for the restricted supply of COVID-19 vaccines that offers the most alluring prize for criminal gangs. Black markets thrive in situations where…

The United Arab Emirates will monitor internet closely

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Importance of social media in the United Arab Emirates.

Brazil social media legal vacuum poses controversies

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BRAZIL

Lira’s announcement came as parliamentarians and government members insisted on rekindling efforts to pass legislation -- known as the “Fake News bill” -- following a clash…