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“Real-World Harm” Warning from Fact-Checkers Web Desk — A global fact-checking network has warned sternly about the potential “real-world harm” if Meta expands its decision to halt fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram. The warning challenges Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s assertion that such moderation equates to censorship. Zuckerberg’s Surprise Announcement Earlier this week, Zuckerberg announced plans to significantly reduce content moderation …

Monitoring Desk: The establishment has no ideology; its only concern is to maintain its authority. We object to this and will continue to do so. These remarks were made by Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a press conference in Karachi. He stated that PTI did not take them into confidence regarding the negotiations with the government. He added that completing a …

Web Desk — A Kuwaiti Criminal Court has sentenced a Syrian blogger to three years in prison, followed by deportation, for allegedly insulting Kuwait’s leadership and making derogatory remarks about Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Tunisia on social media. The blogger was also charged with spreading false information. According to the Kuwaiti authorities, the blogger was prosecuted on state security …

Web Desk – The Israeli government has reportedly planned to divide Syria into provincial blocs to secure its national security interests in the neighboring country. According to the Israeli daily Israel Hayom, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz chaired a small meeting with various ministers on Tuesday to discuss matters such as Turkey’s involvement in Syria and concerns surrounding the new …

Web Desk — In a courtroom decision that has drawn global attention, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump avoided jail time in the hush money case but not without significant consequences. A New York judge ruled that while Trump won’t face imprisonment or fines, his criminal record will now include the crime of paying hush money to suppress damaging allegations. This decision …

Web Desk – Microsoft, the renowned American technology company, has unveiled a $3 billion investment in India to expand its Azure Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. According to Reuters, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that the company will invest $3 billion to boost Azure Cloud and AI in India, which will double the company’s investment and lead to a …

Web Desk — The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has issued an urgent warning about an impending Israeli ban that could severely hinder its ability to provide critical services to millions of Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, according to Anadolu reports. UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma told Ireland’s RTE on Friday that time is running …

Web Desk — Starting January 1, 2025, all private sector employees and domestic workers in the UAE are required by law to have basic health insurance coverage. This major policy shift primarily affects workers in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced that the mandatory health insurance policy …

Web Desk — Newcomers to Canada can access a range of government-funded settlement services aimed at helping them adapt to life in their new country. These services, primarily funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), are designed to assist with essential tasks such as finding housing, improving language skills, securing employment, and building social connections. Studies show that immigrants …

Key Points: Lifting Restrictions: Iran announced lifting access restrictions on widely used Western platforms, including WhatsApp and Google Play. Support for Domestic Platforms: Emphasis placed on regulated cyberspace governance and bolstering domestic platforms. Minister’s Statement: ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi thanked leaders and citizens for unity, signaling ongoing efforts for internet freedom. Presidential Promise: The move reflects President Masoud Pezeshkian’s campaign …