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Hong Kong's top court backs same-sex civil unions
Published on 05/09/2023
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s top court ruled on Tuesday in favour of same-sex partnerships including civil unions but stopped short of granting full marriage rights in a partial win for the territory’s LGBTQ community.
Accelerate the orderly provision of 5G spectrum for sustainable ICT industry and harmonious ecosystem
Published on 27/05/2022
» As a key foundation for digital development, 5G technologies will integrate advanced digital technologies such as edge computing, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data, providing new methods, paths, and ideas for digital transformation of the economy and society.
Pakistan lifts YouTube ban after Google launches local version
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Monday lifted a years-long ban on video-sharing site YouTube after Google launched a country-specific version ensuring the filtering out of content deemed blasphemous.
YouTube launches Pakistani version, paving way for lifting ban
AFP, Published on 13/01/2016
» ISLAMABAD - Google has launched a localised version of YouTube in Pakistan, potentially paving the way for the country's top court to lift a ban on the site over "blasphemous content".
US election dominates 2015 Facebook chat
AFP, Published on 10/12/2015
» NEW YORK - The US presidential race, dominated by firebrand Republican contender Donald Trump and former first lady Hillary Clinton, was the most discussed topic on Facebook this year, the site announced Wednesday.
Virtual reality app brings crisis zones closer to home
AFP, Published on 23/11/2015
» WASHINGTON - Bombed-out buildings tower overhead, and rubble is piled high in the deserted streets of Syria's onetime economic hub Aleppo. Gunshots can be heard in the distance.
Facebook activates 'Safety Check' for Chile quake
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» SANTIAGO - Facebook has activated a geolocation tool allowing people in Chile to reassure friends and loved ones after a powerful magnitude 8.3 quake shook the country, killing at least eight.
Facebook collecting Nepal quake aid donations
AFP, Published on 28/04/2015
» WASHINGTON - Facebook was rolling out a donation button Monday for contributions to victims of the massive earthquake in Nepal, and offered to match up to $2 million.
Facebook unveils 'lite' app for emerging markets
AFP, Published on 27/01/2015
» WASHINGTON - Facebook said Monday it is testing a lightweight version of its mobile app for mobile phones with poor-quality Internet connections in emerging markets.
Google offers peek into Bhutan with Street View launch
AFP, Published on 23/10/2014
» Google provided a sneak peek into Bhutan Thursday by unveiling a Street View project for the remote Himalayan kingdom, featuring panoramic views of its majestic mountains, monasteries and crystal-clear rivers.