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Turkey has blocked the popular gaming platform Roblox over concerns about content that could trigger child abuse, Justice Minister said. Roblox reported more than 13,000 incidents of child exploitation in 2023, according to a Bloomberg report released last month.

Indonesia launches an anode plant for EV batteries, built by China’s BTR New Materials Group and Singapore’s Stellar Investment. The Indonesian government’s proactive approach has already lured major battery and EV manufacturers to invest in domestic production.

A U.S. judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by establishing an illegal monopoly in the search engine market. The decision sets the stage for a second trial to determine remedies, which may include the breakup of Alphabet, potentially reshaping the online advertising industry that Google has long dominated.