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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

British traders press to close 'loophole' exploited by two Chinese companies

British traders are urging the government to swiftly address a controversial loophole in retail trade that allows foreign platforms to gain a competitive advantage with low-cost goods.

Mar 22 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How to apply VAT for renting housing through 'Booking' and 'AirBnB'? The government needs to find a solution

Ongoing discussions in Latvia about applying VAT to businesses using foreign digital platforms like 'Booking' and 'Airbnb' highlight significant concerns from small enterprises about financial burdens and regulatory complications.

Mar 10 • 09:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why has the announcement of Khamenei's successor been delayed? Platforms are questioning

There is considerable speculation surrounding the delay in announcing a successor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, amidst foreign threats and internal pressures.

Mar 8 • 14:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No one is coming to save us, Mo Abudu urges Nigerians to build local streaming platforms

Mo Abudu urges Nigerian creatives to prioritize the development of local streaming platforms in response to reduced foreign investment in the continent's media industry.

Mar 6 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Experts: Russia is Gradually Restricting the Internet

Experts indicate that Russia is incrementally limiting its citizens' access to foreign social media platforms to push them towards using state-supported applications.

Feb 14 • 16:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Putin targets Russia's most popular social media

Russian authorities have imposed restrictions and fines on the messaging app Telegram as part of a crackdown on foreign social media platforms.

Feb 12 • 09:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Sustainable Korean Wave, the Answer Lies in 'Public OTT'

The article discusses the challenges and dependence of the Korean entertainment industry on foreign platforms like Netflix, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions to ensure the longevity of the Korean Wave.

Feb 7 • 00:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

E-commerce closed 2025 with real growth, despite the advance of overseas purchases

In 2025, e-commerce in Argentina reported a revenue of $35.3 trillion (about $24 billion), showing real growth despite competition from foreign platforms.

Feb 5 • 16:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Yoga or Drugs? Zombie Videos Ignite Platforms in Egypt

Videos of foreign tourists displaying 'zombie-like' movements in Dahab, Egypt, sparked speculation about drug use, leading authorities to investigate and confirm they were performing specific rituals.

Feb 5 • 13:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NPO to Tinubu: Regulate foreign platforms or lose Nigerian media

The Nigerian Press Organisation has urged President Tinubu to regulate foreign digital platforms to protect national cohesion and professional journalism from external manipulation.

Feb 4 • 00:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Prioritizing social networks and streaming: France Télévisions launches its 'most important reorganization in 20 years'

France Télévisions is preparing for a significant restructuring amid declining linear television viewership and competition from foreign platforms.

Jan 15 • 11:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Living on betting? It’s for professionals. Bet in advance and only on foreign sites

Vincenzo, a 42-year-old poker player from Calabria, bets heavily on Serie A matches, analyzing team motivations to gain an edge over bookmakers, and primarily utilizes illegal Asian betting platforms for better odds.

Jan 9 • 06:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Cameroon begins imposing taxes on foreign digital platforms starting January 2026

Cameroon will implement a new tax on foreign digital platforms operating in the country starting January 1, 2026, as announced by the General Tax Directorate.

Jan 6 • 09:43 UTC

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