Influencer Law: Mexican Organizations Seek Digital Advertising Regulation, Legislators Discuss Issue
Citizen organizations demand transparency for social-media recommendations.
Political Campaigns
With California Recall All But Tied, Unlimited Dollars For Newsom, Turnout Expected To Sway Outcome
Californians go to the polls Sept. 14 to decide whether to oust first-term Gov. Gavin Newsom a year before he faces re-election.
Indian Political Parties Slug It Out Over Nation’s ‘First’ Smog Tower
Indian ruling party hit out at Delhi Chief Minister over India’s first smog tower, accused him of ‘mastery in lying’.
Afghan Footballer Died After Falling From US Plane Leaving Kabul
Desperate Afghan women were seen throwing their babies over the razor wire of the Kabul airport compound.
Nepal’s Opposition Party Splits, Faction Forms Another Party
After months of the rift, Nepal’s opposition party CPN-UML has formally split as an opposition faction registered a new party.
Pakistan Official Says Afghanistan Using Social Media With Anti-Pak Hashtags To Malign Its Image
Pakistan National Security Adviser claimed that social media accounts operated from Afghanistan were used to malign the country.
Row Erupts In Hong Kong’s Biggest Opposition Party As Vice-chairman Quits City
A bitter row has erupted within Hong Kong’s opposition party after its vice-chairman Lee Wing-tat left the city for the UK.
Indian Party Protests Temporary Suspension Of Leader’s Twitter Account
The Twitter account of Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had been temporarily suspended on Aug. 7.
Ace Indian Political Strategist Resigns As Advisor To State Chief Minister Captain
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor in his resignation letter said he was taking a break form an active role in public life.