Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate
Middle East
May 26, 2021
Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Major Israeli news outlets Tuesday called on Facebook and Twitter to halt what they said were social…
Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe
Middle East
May 21, 2021
Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe
Turkey’s Competition Board said on Friday it had been informed by WhatsApp that it would not implement a messaging app…
‘Ehna Mesh Beto’ Hedad’ song records 3.5 million views in 12 hours
Music
May 13, 2021
‘Ehna Mesh Beto’ Hedad’ song records 3.5 million views in 12 hours
The “Ehna Mesh Beto’ Hedad” (We Are Not Mourning) song, performed by the stars of “Al-Ikhtiyar” (The Choice) series in…
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
World
May 5, 2021
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — at least not yet. The social network’s…
Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown
World
April 16, 2021
Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown
Pakistan placed a temporary ban on several social media websites on Friday. Platforms that will be unavailable include Facebook, Twitter,…
How social media is manipulated — and how Russia is involved
World
April 15, 2021
How social media is manipulated — and how Russia is involved
It costs between 1 1/2 and two rubles, or around two cents, to buy a like or a repost on…
Five Egyptians appear on Forbes’ 2021 ‘Richest People in the World’ list
Egypt
April 8, 2021
Five Egyptians appear on Forbes’ 2021 ‘Richest People in the World’ list
Forbes magazine has released its 2021 ranking of the richest people in the world, and five Egyptian businessmen have made…
Report: Extremist groups thrive on Facebook despite bans
World
March 23, 2021
Report: Extremist groups thrive on Facebook despite bans
A new outside report found that Facebook has allowed groups — many tied to QAnon, boogaloo and militia movements —…
Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts
World
February 25, 2021
Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts
Facebook has barred accounts tied to Myanmar’s military as well as military-controlled media accounts from using its platforms, the social media giant said…
Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon
World
February 23, 2021
Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Facebook said on Tuesday it will lift its ban on Australians sharing news after it struck…