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Why Russia blocked WhatsApp
Category: Business
Duration: 00:09:39
Publish Date: 2026-02-12 16:12:00
Description:

Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on foreign messaging platforms and digital communications.

Also, China is heading into the Lunar New Year holiday after a turbulent period in its trade relationship with the United States. Despite tensions, Beijing says it’s striking deals across Europe, India, Africa and South America. We hear from Rutie Zhang, Chief Strategy Officer at China Minmetal Futures in Shanghai, on what’s really driving the numbers.

And Irish artists could soon receive a weekly payment worth about three hundred and eighty dollars, under a new government scheme designed to support creative work.

Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: David Cann Editor: Stephen Ryan
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