Reuters X Account Restored in India Following Suspension Over Legal Request

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News account on X was reinstated in India on Sunday, a day after the social media platform suspended it citing a legal demand, according to an email from X to Reuters’ social media team. X did not provide further details on the reason for the restoration.

Earlier, the Reuters account — which has over 25 million global followers — had been blocked in India since Saturday night, with a notice stating that the suspension was in response to a legal demand under India’s Information Technology Act, 2000. This law allows government officials to order removal of content deemed to violate local laws, including issues of national security or public order.

The Indian government’s Press Information Bureau denied that any agency requested the handle be withheld and said officials were working with X to resolve the issue. Reuters and X representatives did not immediately comment on the restoration.

Another Reuters-operated account, Reuters World, also blocked in India, was restored late Sunday night.

The earlier suspension followed an email sent to Reuters on May 16, informing them of a legal request to remove certain content from their X account in compliance with Indian law. However, the exact content targeted, the requesting entity, and whether this email was connected to the suspension remain unclear.

X has faced ongoing disputes with India over content removal requests. In March, X sued the Indian government over a new website it argued expanded government powers for content takedowns, a case that is ongoing.

Nissan Eyes Foxconn EV Production to Prevent Oppama Plant Closure

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Japan’s Nissan Motor is reportedly in talks with Taiwan’s Foxconn to allow the electronics giant to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. This move could potentially save the factory from closure amid Nissan’s broad restructuring efforts.

Background:

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa announced plans to restructure the company, including closing seven out of 17 factories worldwide and cutting the workforce by roughly 15%. The Oppama plant, which employs about 3,900 workers, was among those considered for shutdown.

Potential Deal:

  • Allowing Foxconn to produce EVs at Oppama could help avoid the plant’s closure, preserving jobs and supporting local suppliers.

  • Foxconn is also reportedly considering acquiring a portion of the Oppama facility.

  • In May, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan’s junior partner, signed a memorandum with a Foxconn subsidiary for Foxconn to supply an EV model.

Official Statements:

Nissan said the Nikkei report on the talks was not based on information officially released by the company. Foxconn did not respond to requests for comment.

Belgian Banks Join European Payments Initiative to Expand Wero Digital Wallet Across Europe

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Five Belgian banks — Argenta, Bank Van Breda, Beobank, Crelan, and vdk bank — announced on Monday that they are joining the European Payments Initiative (EPI) and will roll out the EPI’s digital wallet, Wero, to their customers starting in 2026.

Why It Matters:

The European Payments Initiative was created by European banks to challenge the dominance of U.S. payment giants Visa and Mastercard. Although the EPI has faced setbacks due to some banks exiting the network, it continues to expand its presence.

Key Quote:

Dirk Wouters, CEO of Bank Van Breda, said:
“By integrating Wero into our offering from 2026, we will empower our clients – entrepreneurs and liberal professions – with a fast, secure, and intuitive way to manage their payments which is fully aligned with their daily needs.”

By the Numbers:

  • Wero, launched last year by EPI, already has 40 million registered users across Belgium, France, and Germany.