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Brazil-X saga over censorship and misinformation turns interesting

Brazil-X saga over censorship and misinformation turns interesting

Telecommunications regulators in Brazil have started the process of blocking Elon Musk-led X after the Supreme Court ordered the suspension of the social media platform for failing to pay penalties and appointing a legal representative

Could Telegram CEO Pavel Durov use French legal disputes to position himself as a champion of free speech?

Could Telegram CEO Pavel Durov use French legal disputes to position himself as a champion of free speech?

"It looks like he overestimated himself. Durov believed he had unchecked freedom and is too significant to be arrested. France thought differently," said Russian journalist Nikolai Kononov, according to a report in the Guardian. Since

The Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami: A Threat to Bangladesh and Beyond

The Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami: A Threat to Bangladesh and Beyond

The crisis deals with the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the growth in power by an Islamic group that goes by the name Jamaat-e-Islami. This shift in governance could be damaging to

Global Push to Stop Executions: UN Human Rights Council Takes Action

Global Push to Stop Executions: UN Human Rights Council Takes Action

A mega session of the United Nations Human Rights Council took place in June and July 2024. The call for a global abolition of the death penalty dominated discussions. Here are some happenings: UN top

International Day against Nuclear Tests: It’s time to end the practice for once and for all

International Day against Nuclear Tests: It’s time to end the practice for once and for all

In 2009, the UN General Assembly proclaimed today the International Day against Nuclear Tests. This date recalls the official closing of the Semipalatinsk testing site in today's Kazakhstan in 1991. That one site alone has

Toby Keith’s Political Stance: A Closer Look

Toby Keith’s Political Stance: A Closer Look

The passing of country music star Toby Keith has once again raised several questions regarding his political leanings, particularly about former President Donald Trump. Let's go in depth into what is known about the stance

Cristiano Ronaldo: From football Superstar to YouTube Sensation

Cristiano Ronaldo: From football Superstar to YouTube Sensation

The famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo surprised his fans once again. He posted a video of Saudi recently and the video has gone viral on the social media platforms. Everyone around the globe is watching

Spain’s leader visits West Africa to talk about people moving to Europe

Spain’s leader visits West Africa to talk about people moving to Europe

Pedro Sánchez, the leader of Spain, is visiting three countries in West Africa: These are Mauritania, Gambia and Senegal. He wishes to befriend these countries and discuss issues to do with people from Africa migrating

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest has brought free speech and content moderation back in the limelight

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest has brought free speech and content moderation back in the limelight

In 2006, a 21-year-old Durov launched VK, a social media platform catering to Russian-language users. The site gradually gained popularity, crossing 1 million users by July 2007. But it didn't take long for the Saint

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Detention Extended in France

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Detention Extended in France

Pavel Durov, aged 39, founder and director general of the popular messaging service Telegram, was taken into custody at the Paris airport. According to AFP news agency, quoting an anonymous source close to the investigation,