Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.
Category: Politics and Government
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.
Trump May Claim Credit for Stock Surges, but the Reality Is Far More Complicated
On Wall Street, claims that a president is responsible for the fate of the stock market are largely dismissed as bluster.
Elections Officials Battle a Deluge of Disinformation
County clerks and secretaries of state are overwhelmed this year, as they stare down a “perpetual moving target” of new conspiracy theories, political pressure and threats.
China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan
The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.
Carlos Espina is a One-Man Telemundo on TikTok
Carlos Espina is among a new kind of social media personalities whom politicians, especially those in the Biden White House, view as modern-day broadcasters.
One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
Where Have All the Chinese I.P.O.s Gone?
Chinese companies’ stock market listings once flooded Wall Street. These days, China’s initial public offerings are in a drought.
OPEC Plans a Gradual Unwinding of Production Cuts
The group announced after its meeting on Sunday that it would be extending production cuts into 2025 and laid out plans for phasing out voluntary cuts. Whether the strategy will work remains to be seen.