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Asian markets in reverse as US data spark economy worries
Asian markets in reverse as US data spark economy worries
by  AFP

Asian markets fell Tuesday as traders were spooked by signs of weakness in the US economy, even as the data boosted hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. While traders have of late taken soft economic data as a positive sign, owing to the fact it gives the Fed room to cut rates, the latest news stoked concerns about the outlook for the economy.

TikTok fails 'disinformation test' before EU vote, study shows
TikTok fails 'disinformation test' before EU vote, study shows
by  AFP

Wildly popular social network TikTok approved adverts containing political disinformation ahead of European polls, a report showed Tuesday, flouting its own guidelines and raising questions about its ability to detect election falsehoods.

Russia ramps up disinfo ahead of Paris Games: Microsoft
Russia ramps up disinfo ahead of Paris Games: Microsoft
by  AFP

Russia is waging an intense disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the International Olympic Committee and stoking fears of violence at this summer's Paris Games, according to a new report from Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center.

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