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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Russia plans to completely block the messaging app 'Telegram'

The Russian government is moving to implement a complete ban on the Telegram messaging app, citing concerns over its use by criminals and foreign intelligence agencies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Orban's election campaign strategy โ€” blackmail EU, Ukraine over Russian oil and hope for a fight

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent letters to the EU and Ukraine reveal a campaign focused on domestic political messaging, utilizing threats related to Russian oil to appeal to voters ahead of elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: New alert system renews calls for action on disaster roaming services

Independent MP Helen Haines is advocating for the implementation of disaster roaming services following the launch of a new emergency messaging system by the federal government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Against Telegram: The Kremlin Wants to Strengthen Its Own Messenger

The Kremlin is attempting to promote its own messaging service, Max, by blocking competitors like Telegram while facing internal backlash.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Morena Beltrรกn revealed that some Boca players were messaging her before making her relationship with Lucas Blondel public: "They gave up"

After announcing her engagement to Lucas Blondel, Morena Beltrรกn disclosed that several Boca players had previously contacted her with intentions beyond professional interests.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Russian Authorities Will Block Telegram in Early April, Claims RBC

Russian authorities are planning to block the messaging platform Telegram in early April, according to a report from RBC.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Plans to Block Telegram in April, Sources Say

Russia is planning to block the messaging app Telegram in April due to concerns that it is being used for criminal activities and as a foreign intelligence tool.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

BBC: The Russian authorities are considering blocking access to Telegram from early April

Russian authorities are planning to block access to the messaging app Telegram starting in early April due to concerns over illegal and extremist content, while Telegram argues it's an attempt to force users to switch to a state-controlled app.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'There was a well-thought-out plan behind the commotion at the AI summit', said Sambit Patra

'There was a well-planned arrangement behind the commotion at the World AI Summit,' claimed Sambit Patra, noting that many social media posts indicated prior messaging from Congress leaders to attendees.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

SIM Binding Will Be Implemented Starting March 1

A new regulation requiring messaging apps like WhatsApp to be linked to mobile SIM cards will take effect in India, affecting users from March 1, 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Game Messenger Being Used as a Bomb Threat Tool? What is Discord, 'the Messaging App for Teenagers'?

Discord, a voice chat platform popular among teenagers for gaming, is at the center of controversy due to its suspected use in bomb threat incidents both domestically and internationally.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Ali Aminali: Step Down, Sikandar Siddique

Ali Aminali calls for Sikandar Siddique to step down, reflecting on their contrasting political journeys and the importance of visibility and messaging in politics.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Geneva Between Agreement and Explosion: Do Washington's Conditions Ignite the Fuse of Confrontation?

Pre-negotiations in Geneva indicate escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran amid military buildups and political messaging.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How you can download WhatsApp Plus APK: the latest version of February 2026

The article discusses how users can download WhatsApp Plus APK, a modified version of the official messaging app, while highlighting potential security risks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

WhatsApp gets a long-awaited feature

WhatsApp introduced a group message history feature that allows new members to access previous conversations when they join a group.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The crisis of the popular messaging service deepens in Russia

A Moscow court has fined Telegram 7 million rubles for failing to remove content related to alcohol and LGBTQ+ issues, reflecting the Russian government's ongoing efforts to restrict the app's usage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Stubb and partners are now relentlessly conveying a common message โ€“ the goal is to change Trump's mind

In Kyiv, European leaders, including Finland's President Alexander Stubb, emphasized a unified messaging strategy ahead of the four-year anniversary of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, suggesting a narrative of Ukrainian victory despite ongoing challenges on the battlefield.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia initiates investigation against the founder of Telegram

The Russian government has launched an investigation against Telegram's founder Pavel Durov, accusing the messaging platform of being infiltrated by Western and Ukrainian intelligence agencies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Telegram founder Durov investigated in terrorism-related probe โ€“ Kremlin

The Kremlin has stated that Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under investigation for allegedly facilitating terrorism-related activities through the messaging platform.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Kremlin attacks Telegram: The messaging app creator is accused of aiding terrorism

Russian authorities are investigating Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, for alleged terrorism-related charges, indicative of the regime's desire to control or block the platform altogether.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Russia has initiated a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, for allegedly supporting terrorist activities, intensifying tension between the Kremlin and the messaging platform.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

FSB Investigating Telegram Founder Pavel Durov on Terrorism Allegations

The FSB is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov on terrorism allegations amidst increasing pressure and restrictions on the messaging platform in Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The message scheduling feature arrives on WhatsApp after a long wait

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to schedule messages in advance, akin to other instant messaging platforms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court convicts man for murder orders on Signal

A young man in his twenties was convicted by Sweden's Supreme Court for attempted murder solicitation through the Signal messaging app, after being previously acquitted by lower courts.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Maher warns Dems to avoid tone-deaf celebs because they are 'actually hurting' the party's brand

Bill Maher cautions Democrats against associating with out-of-touch celebrities, claiming they negatively impact the party's image.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Can someone take a screenshot of your conversations without you knowing? What applies to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger

The article discusses whether users are notified when screenshots of their conversations are taken on popular platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: A Humiliating Setback for the Kremlin โ€“ Its Own Propaganda Machine Revolted

Kremlin propagandists openly criticized their government after a decision to slow down and partially block the popular messaging service Telegram in Russia.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ekiti adopts digital solutions to improve maternal health, reach remote patients

The Ekiti State Government is implementing digital solutions to enhance maternal health care, allowing access to medical support through phone and messaging services.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Russian security service calls Telegram a threat

The Russian security service (FSB) labels the messaging app Telegram as a threat to national security, highlighting its role in providing independent information in the country.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Russian Intelligence Classifies Telegram as a Danger to Soldiers

The Russian intelligence agency FSB has classified the messaging platform Telegram as a security risk due to its potential to compromise Russian soldiers' safety in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Elderly use AI to create rejuvenated images and share stickers with friends on cell phones

Elderly individuals in Brazil are leveraging artificial intelligence to create fun and rejuvenated images that they share with friends via messaging apps.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

China wants a โ€˜happy worldโ€™ on the internet for Lunar New Year: no anxiety or โ€˜marriage phobiaโ€™

China is launching a campaign to promote a positive online environment during the Lunar New Year celebrations, aiming to suppress negative emotions like anxiety and marriage rejection.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Targets Child Sexual Exploitation on Messaging App

The Civil Police of Brazil has launched an operation to investigate and combat child sexual exploitation on messaging apps in Niterรณi.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The terrible truth emerged for a man after three years of messaging

A man from Iisalmi reported to the police that he was the victim of a fraud scheme involving a female scammer he met online, leading him to send her โ‚ฌ24,000 in gift cards over three years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's Unhinged Latest as He Can't Answer Easy Question About Melania in Bizarre Moment

Donald Trump struggles to answer a simple question about his wife Melania, showcasing a bizarre moment as he prepares for a strategic economic messaging reboot.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Strategy session: Trump's team huddles on midterm messaging with spotlight on economy

Trump's team is focusing on the economy as a central theme in strategy sessions for the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Russia: Foreign intelligence services 'monitor' soldiers' messages on Telegram

Russian officials have acknowledged that foreign intelligence agencies can access the messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app during the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia to fully block Telegram from April 1, Russian media outlets say

Russia plans to fully block the Telegram messaging service, starting April 1, as reported by Russian media outlet Baza, though officials have not confirmed this action.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Technical Issues in Messaging Service X Worldwide

Messaging service X (formerly Twitter) is facing widespread outages globally, including issues in Finland.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

X is not working

Users have reported significant disruptions on messaging service X, particularly around 15:00, affecting thousands of individuals in Finland, the UK, and the USA.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russia accuses Finland harshly again โ€“ 'They eat what they have stolen'

Russia's top officials have accused Finland of joining NATO and supporting Ukraine with the intent to seize parts of Russian territory during a recent communication via a messaging app.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

WhatsApp Prepares to Launch Voice and Video Calls on the Web Version

WhatsApp is set to introduce voice and video calling features to its web version, enhancing user experience and allowing calls without needing the desktop app.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Current Lexicon: Who is a Skeletoni?

Ukrainian skeleton pilot Wladislaw Heraskewytsch was disqualified by the IOC before his competition due to political messaging on his helmet.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Russian Soldiers Criticize Telegram Restrictions by the Kremlin

Russian soldiers and military bloggers are expressing anger towards the Kremlin's restrictions on the Telegram messaging service, which they believe could undermine military operations on the frontlines in Ukraine.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Russia blocks the messaging app WhatsApp

Russia has announced the blocking of the messaging app WhatsApp, aiming to push citizens towards using the state-supported application Max.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

"Strange not to honor someone who has passed away"

The article discusses the contrasting experiences of two athletes regarding honoring deceased loved ones during the Olympics amid strict messaging regulations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Kremlin bans "WhatsApp" in Russia to promote its alternative platform "Max"

Russia has banned access to WhatsApp to promote its government-backed messaging platform, Max, citing the failure of Meta to comply with government requests.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

As Kremlin Throttles Telegram, Russians Stand to Lose More Than Just Messaging

The Kremlin's new restrictions on Telegram threaten to eliminate a crucial communication platform for millions of Russians, impacting much more than just messaging.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Moscow defies its own soldiers and shuts down an important messaging service

The Russian authorities are closing down a messaging service crucial for communication among soldiers at the front, similar to eliminating popular messaging apps for Danes.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Russia is shutting down services: 'Like shooting oneself in the foot'

Russia is shutting down a messaging service that is essential for communication among soldiers at the front lines.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:19 UTC

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