A court in Kazakhstan has banned the Telegram dating chatbot "Daivinchik" due to a lack of age verification, the same bot previously linked to controversy in Russia.

The Russian technology outlet Kod Durova has rebranded as Kod.ru, removing Pavel Durov's name from its title after the Telegram founder was added to Russia's 'terrorist and extremist' list.

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, has a history of legal troubles with both Russian and Western authorities, often positioning himself as a free speech advocate.

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, warned at the Freedom Forum in Oslo that a proposed UK social media ban represents a 'digital iceberg' that could sink the free internet.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticized Russia's internet crackdown, stating it hinders 'digital sovereignty' and drives developers away, while also benefiting US spying.

Russia is seeking to place Telegram under its yoke, as the country's justice system announced in a newspaper close to the government last February that it had opened an investigation against...

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has publicly criticized WhatsApp, claiming its encryption is a "fraud" and that the platform reads user messages and shares them with third parties.

Attempts by authorities to block internet access in Moscow led to a collapse in card payment systems, according to Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

Pavel Durov, the owner of the messaging app Telegram, has seen his net worth drop by over $10 billion, from $17.1 billion to $6.6 billion, according to Forbes magazine.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has sparked debate by claiming Dubai is statistically safer than Europe, despite regional tensions.

The messaging app’s founder has become a poster boy for the backlash in Europe over CEO accountability — and a target for Russia

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has described Russia's investigation into him for "facilitating terrorist activities" as the Kremlin's latest attempt to suppress freedom of expression.

Russian state outlets claim a criminal case has been opened against Pavel Durov on charges of aiding terrorism, though no official case details have been disclosed.

Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of Telegram, is reportedly under investigation by Russia's FSB on accusations of 'assisting terrorist activity' through the popular messaging app.

Autoritetet ruse kanë nisur një hetim penal ndaj Pavel Durov, themeluesit të aplikacionit të mesazheve Telegram, nën dyshimet për “lehtësim të akteve terroriste”. Lajmi u raportua nga gazeta shtetëror

Telegram founder Pavel Durov shared his personal philosophy, stating that his success and health are a result of over 20 years of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills, and illegal drugs.

Litres, Russia's largest e-book and audiobook service, has removed two volumes of 'Durov’s Code,' a biography of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, days after Moscow labeled him a 'terrorist.'

Andrei Svintsov, a Russian State Duma deputy, warned that paying for Telegram Premium could fund its founder Pavel Durov amid a terrorism case, despite having a Premium subscription himself.

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was reportedly questioned again by French authorities in Paris as a high-stakes criminal investigation into the messaging app approaches its second year without resolution. Telegram maintains there is still no evidence against them.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleges that Reliance and WhatsApp are behind efforts to ban Telegram in India, claiming Reliance also sabotages access to the app outside India.

Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, announced that he received a summons in Russia, sent to an old address, identifying him as a "suspect" in a criminal terrorism case.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov sparked debate by stating Dubai is statistically safer than Europe, even amidst regional missile threats. Elon Musk echoed this sentiment, endorsing the UAE's governance. This exchange occurs as Iran retaliates against US-Israeli strikes following the killing of its Supreme Leader, escalating regional tensions and impacting global markets.

Russian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram.

Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of the messaging app Telegram, has confirmed Russian state media reports that the country's Federal Security Service is investigating him for "aiding terrorism." Access Now — a digital rights non-profit that has been vocally critical of Telegram's security and privacy in the past — says this probe is nothing more than a pretext to crack down on free speech.

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including terrorism charges, as Moscow attempts to block the messaging platform.

Russian authorities are conducting a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov – the founder of the social networking site Telegram – for "facilitating terrorist acts," according to a state media report.

Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing the internet billionaire of aiding terrorism, a move Durov has countered as an attack from his home country's authorities.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was questioned for over six hours by judges in Paris, with his lawyers indicating that appeals have been filed in France and before European courts.

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has publicly stated that WhatsApp's encryption feature is a "giant consumer fraud." He claims that WhatsApp backs up users' information on external servers, compromising security.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov stated that Russia's blocking of VPNs has triggered problems with the messaging app's payment system.

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, stated that Russia's blocking of VPNs has triggered problems with the messaging app's payment system. This issue highlights the impact of internet censorship on digital services.

Pavel Durov claimed that Dubai is “statistically safer” than Europe, even as Iranian missiles and drones targeted the UAE city over the weekend.

Russia has launched criminal proceedings against Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, on charges of 'supporting terrorist activities,' escalating the conflict between the Kremlin and the popular communication platform.

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, claims he is being investigated for 'terrorism' by Russian authorities, though the authorities have not officially confirmed the opening of a criminal case against him.

News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including accusations of terrorism, as Moscow continues its efforts to block the messaging platform.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced a breakdown in talks with Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing the messaging platform of enabling terrorism and child exploitation.