Shell's Singapore subsidiary has been accused of two incidents of oil product spills into the sea in 2024, as well as failing to promptly notify authorities. The company faces hefty fines, and the investigation is ongoing.
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US Department of Justice to settle a lawsuit over violations of children's data privacy for users under the age of 13. The company has strengthened its data protection measures and introduced age-based moderation.
Google plans to increase its capital expenditures to $205 billion by 2026 to expand its computing capacity amid growing demand for cloud and AI services. Despite these large-scale investments, demand continues to outpace supply.
Kazakhstan has initiated enforcement proceedings against the operator of the Kashagan oil field due to the non-payment of a multi-billion dollar environmental fine. The company and its foreign shareholders continue to challenge the recovery of the fine in courts and international arbitration.