Meta blocks access to Muslim news page in India
Meta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government’s request, the account’s founder said Wednesday, denouncing the move as “censorship” as hostilities escalate between...
View ArticleFirst US pope shared articles critical of Trump, Vance
Pope Leo XIV shared articles criticizing US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media months before his election as America’s first pontiff, particularly on issues of...
View ArticleIndia tells X to block over 8,000 accounts
India has ordered X to block more than 8,000 accounts, the platform said Thursday, adding that it was reluctantly complying with what it described as government-imposed “censorship.” The move appears...
View ArticleTikTok Shop fraudulent seller warning issued
TikTok has become one of the biggest social media platforms, and the introduction of TikTok Shop has increased this popularity further. Yet this comes with risks. Market research company GWI, as...
View ArticlePope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor’s path as pontiff, praising Francis’s “complete dedication to service” and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social...
View ArticleFrance condemns ‘fake news’ over Europe leaders’ cocaine accusation
The French presidency on Monday condemned “fake news” spread by “France’s enemies” after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including...
View ArticleProgressive influencer tells of detention at US airport
A high-profile left-wing influencer and political commentator said Monday he was detained for hours by US border officials and interrogated about his political views. Hasan Piker — who has millions of...
View ArticleMexican influencer shot dead during live stream
A Mexican social media influencer was shot dead during a live stream on TikTok, where she had tens of thousands of followers, authorities said Wednesday. The Mexican press named her as Valeria Marquez,...
View ArticleEU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform is not transparent enough about advertisements. The European Commission “found...
View ArticleYouTube star MrBeast upsets Mexican officials with temple videos
Mexico is seeking compensation from YouTube celebrity MrBeast’s production company, accusing it of using images of the country’s ancient archaeological sites to advertise a chocolate brand. A video of...
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