China tech firm to sell gay dating app Grindr for $608 million One of China's biggest mobile gaming companies is selling popular gay dating app Grindr for US$608 million after pressure from US authorities concerned over the potential misuse of user data.

Turkey-Russia agreed ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes into force A ceasefire in northern Syria agreed between Russia and Turkey came into force on Friday, aiming to halt intense fighting that has sparked a humanitarian disaster and raised fears of their armies clashing.

Trump leaves Washington troubles for the campaign trail Reeling from a Democratic impeachment investigation and rebellion in his own Republican Party, President Donald Trump retreated on Thursday to his comfort zone: the 2020 reelection campaign trail.

Israel cuts power in parts of West Bank over debts Israel's national electricity company said Sunday it was cutting power to parts of the occupied West Bank due to outstanding payments amounting to nearly US$483 million.

Fake reporters extort VNĐ50 million from construction material companies The suspects were arrested after being caught threatening a sand mining and construction material trading firm in Hà Nội’s Phú Xuyên District.

Greece PM Tsipras faces confidence vote ahead of triple election challenge Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to survive a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday, as he seeks to shore up support ahead of a triple election challenge that kicks off this month.

Death toll reaches 43 after migrant boats sink off Djibouti

The death toll after two migrant boats sank in heavy seas off the coast of Djibouti has risen to 43, the UN migration agency said on Wednesday, with scores still feared missing.

VJA introduces “Dos” and “Don’ts” for journalists when using social networks

Việt Nam Journalists Association (VJA) on Tuesday announced rules that instruct Vietnamese journalists the “do’s and don’ts” when using social networks.

Stricter controls proposed for debt collectors

The Ministry of Public Security will account for public security and order issues surrounding debt collection activities, according to a draft revised decree from the finance ministry.

Five Vietnamese imprisoned in fake police scam case

The People’s Court of Hà Nội on Thursday reached a verdict to punish five con artists from northern province of Lạng Sơn who helped a Chinese national in impersonating police to blackmail people.