JAMES ROBERTO
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
During the Ukraine war, Western tech companies' withdrawal risks isolating Russians from independent information sources, potentially strengthening Kremlin propaganda and internet control strategies.
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35
Russian airstrikes hit a Ukrainian military training base near the Polish border, killing 35 people. The attack targeted a facility less than 25 kilometers from NATO member Poland, following threats to intercept Western weapon shipments supporting Ukrainian defense efforts.
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
President Joe Biden banned all Russian oil imports to the US, aiming to economically punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The move follows Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's request and will likely lead to higher fuel prices for Americans, with Biden stating that "defending freedom is going to cost."
Bank Negara, Bank of Thailand launch cross-border QR payment linkage
Bank Negara Malaysia and The Bank of Thailand have launched a cross-border QR payment system, allowing shoppers and traders in both countries to make instant digital payments. The initiative, initiated in June 2020, connects real-time retail payment platforms RPP/DuitNow and PromptPay, facilitating seamless financial transactions.
Export bans on medical supplies leave many countries vulnerable to COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads globally, countries implementing export restrictions on medical supplies like masks and thermometers risk compromising international pandemic response and leaving other nations without essential protective gear.
