Instagram blocked in Turkiye for third day

How social media sites failed to prevent censorship, curb hate speech and disinformation during the Gaza war LONDON: Tech giant Meta recently announced that it will begin removing social media posts that use the term “Zionist” in contexts that refer to Jewish people and Israelis in an effort to curb anti-Semitism on its platforms. It … Read more

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

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, many wielding sticks, gathered in Dhaka's central square on Sunday for a mass demonstration demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a deadly police crackdown.Asif Mahmood, one of the main protest leaders in a nationwide civil disobedience campaign, urged supporters to be ready to fight.“Get the bamboo sticks ready … Read more

Two migrants dead after rescue at sea: Italian coast guard

Dhaka: Clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and pro-government supporters killed at least eight people on Sunday, including stab wounds and gunshots, police and medics said.Police officers and doctors at hospitals told AFP that three people were killed in the northern district of Pabna, two in the northern district … Read more

Esports World Cup set for ‘Super Sunday’ of finals

The World Sports Cup attracted unprecedented viewers in the first half of the opening ceremony Riyadh: The Esports World Cup, the world's largest eSports competition and festival, entered the second half of its competition after attracting record audiences and live attendance at its opening ceremony on Riyadh Boulevard. The Esports World Cup Foundation, the non-profit … Read more