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Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, announced that he received a summons in Russia, sent to an old address, identifying him as a "suspect" in a criminal terrorism case.
Elon Musk failed to appear before French prosecutors who had summoned him for questioning as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on his X platform, including issues related to deepfakes and child pornography. The US has also expressed concerns about the French probe.
Hungary and Slovakia have agreed to jointly call on the European Union leadership to remove restrictions on Russian oil and gas supplies to Europe, citing an energy crisis exacerbated by the situation around Iran.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov sparked debate by stating Dubai is statistically safer than Europe, even amidst regional missile threats. Elon Musk echoed this sentiment, endorsing the UAE's governance. This exchange occurs as Iran retaliates against US-Israeli strikes following the killing of its Supreme Leader, escalating regional tensions and impacting global markets.
Russian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram.
Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of the messaging app Telegram, has confirmed Russian state media reports that the country's Federal Security Service is investigating him for "aiding terrorism." Access Now — a digital rights non-profit that has been vocally critical of Telegram's security and privacy in the past — says this probe is nothing more than a pretext to crack down on free speech.
Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, said he is facing a Russian criminal investigation on charges of “aiding terrorism.”
Claim of ‘abetting terrorist activities’ comes as Kremlin attempts to steer users on to state-controlled app Russia has launched a criminal investigation into the Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, on suspicion of “abetting terrorist activities”, further escalating the Kremlin’s standoff with the widely used messaging app. The state newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported on Tuesday that a case had been opened “based on materials from Russia’s federal security service”, which accused the app of bei...
Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including terrorism charges, as Moscow attempts to block the messaging platform.
Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov on charges of facilitating terrorist activity, according to articles published February 24 in the nation’s newspaper of record, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, and the tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda.
Russian authorities are conducting a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov – the founder of the social networking site Telegram – for "facilitating terrorist acts," according to a state media report.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced he received a summons in Russia, addressed to a 'suspect,' at his former apartment. The nature of the summons or the alleged offense was not immediately clear.
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has publicly stated that WhatsApp's encryption feature is a "giant consumer fraud." He claims that WhatsApp backs up users' information on external servers, compromising security.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov stated that Russia's blocking of VPNs has triggered problems with the messaging app's payment system.
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, stated that Russia's blocking of VPNs has triggered problems with the messaging app's payment system. This issue highlights the impact of internet censorship on digital services.
Pavel Durov claimed that Dubai is “statistically safer” than Europe, even as Iranian missiles and drones targeted the UAE city over the weekend.
A joint US–Israel strike on Iran that killed Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered a major regional escalation.
Russia has launched criminal proceedings against Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, on charges of 'supporting terrorist activities,' escalating the conflict between the Kremlin and the popular communication platform.
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, claims he is being investigated for 'terrorism' by Russian authorities, though the authorities have not officially confirmed the opening of a criminal case against him.
News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.
Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including accusations of terrorism, as Moscow continues its efforts to block the messaging platform.
Telegram has denied a host of allegations by Russia that the app is a haven for criminal activity and compromised by both Western and Ukrainian intelligence.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced a breakdown in talks with Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing the messaging platform of enabling terrorism and child exploitation.
La Russie cherche à placer Telegram sous son joug, alors que la justice du pays a annoncé dans un journal proche du pouvoir, en février dernier, qu’elle avait ouvert une enquête contre le…
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has publicly criticized WhatsApp, claiming its encryption is a "fraud" and that the platform reads user messages and shares them with third parties.
Attempts by authorities to block internet access in Moscow led to a collapse in card payment systems, according to Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Pavel Durov, the owner of the messaging app Telegram, has seen his net worth drop by over $10 billion, from $17.1 billion to $6.6 billion, according to Forbes magazine.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has sparked debate by claiming Dubai is statistically safer than Europe, despite regional tensions.
The messaging app’s founder has become a poster boy for the backlash in Europe over CEO accountability — and a target for Russia
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has described Russia's investigation into him for "facilitating terrorist activities" as the Kremlin's latest attempt to suppress freedom of expression.
Russian state outlets claim a criminal case has been opened against Pavel Durov on charges of aiding terrorism, though no official case details have been disclosed.
Russia has launched a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of allegedly facilitating terrorist activities through the messaging platform.
Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of Telegram, is reportedly under investigation by Russia's FSB on accusations of 'assisting terrorist activity' through the popular messaging app.
Autoritetet ruse kanë nisur një hetim penal ndaj Pavel Durov, themeluesit të aplikacionit të mesazheve Telegram, nën dyshimet për “lehtësim të akteve terroriste”. Lajmi u raportua nga gazeta shtetëror