Instagram blocked in Turkiye for third day

How social media failed to avoid censorship, curb hate speech and disinformation during the Gaza war LONDON: Tech giant Meta recently announced it would begin removing social media posts that use the term “Zionist” in contexts where it refers to the Jewish people and Israelis rather than representing supporters of the political movement, in an … Read more

Nigeria’s president calls for end to protests against economic hardship

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, many with sticks, thronged a central square in Dhaka on Sunday for mass protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after a deadly police crackdown.Asif Mahmud, one of the main protest leaders in a nationwide civil disobedience campaign, told supporters to be ready to fight.“Prepare bamboo sticks and liberate … Read more

Two migrants dead after rescue at sea: Italian coast guard

DHAKA: Clashes between protesters in Bangladesh demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and pro-government supporters killed at least eight people on Sunday, including stab wounds and gunshot wounds, police and medics said.Three were killed in the northern district of Pabna, two in the northern district of Rangpur, two in the capital Dhaka's Munshiganj … Read more

Esports World Cup set for ‘Super Sunday’ of finals

Esports World Cup draws unprecedented viewership, sell-out crowd in first half of inaugural event RIYADH: The Esports World Cup, the world's largest e-sports competition and festival, has entered the second half of its competition after drawing unprecedented viewership and live attendance to its inaugural event at Boulevard Riyadh City. The Esports World Cup Foundation, the … Read more

Trump proposes alternative election debate, Harris says no

LIVERPOOL, England/BELFAST: Violent unrest swept across several British cities on Saturday, injuring police and damaging property in the country's most widespread rioting in 13 years, following the killing of three young girls in northwest England.Riots involving hundreds of anti-immigration protesters have erupted in towns and cities after false information quickly spread on social media that … Read more

Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

WILMINGTON, Delaware/RAMALLAH: US President Joe Biden expressed hope that Iran would desist despite its threat to avenge the killing of Hamas leader in Tehran, as fears grew that Israel's war against Palestinian militants in Gaza could escalate into a wider Middle East conflict.Regional tensions have soared following the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' top leader, … Read more