Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban Following Deadly Protests Kathmandu — The Nepalese government has lifted the social media ban it imposed last week, Cabinet spokesperson and Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung confirmed. The decision comes after violent protests on Monday, which left 19 people dead and more than 100 injured. The demonstrations, led by young […]
EU Spokesperson Condemns Sanctions Against Human Rights Defenders, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza BRUSSELS — The European Union has voiced strong opposition to sanctions targeting human rights defenders, calling such measures counterproductive to promoting democracy and building resilient societies. EU spokesperson Anwar Al-Anouni told Al Arabiya, “These people must be protected, and their rights respected. Attacks […]
Venezuela Starts Christmas Early Amid Tensions with U.S. CARACAS — Venezuela will kick off Christmas celebrations on October 1 this year, President Nicolás Maduro announced, reviving an early holiday tradition introduced during political turmoil in 2024. Speaking on his weekly television program Con Maduro +, the president said the move was meant to “defend the […]
Heathrow Airport Evacuated Amid Possible Hazardous Materials Incident LONDON — Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest international airport, has advised passengers not to travel to the terminal after a potential hazardous materials incident. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were on the scene responding to the situation. “Specialist crews have been deployed to assess the […]
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Proper Meals for Palestinian Prisoners Amid Conflict JERUSALEM — The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that Palestinian detainees must be provided with three meals a day, ensuring a minimum standard of nutrition, after complaints that prisoners were being intentionally starved during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision follows a petition filed […]
Former WhatsApp Security Head Sues Meta Over Alleged Data Access Violations SAN FRANCISCO — Attaullah Baig, who led WhatsApp’s security team from 2021 to 2025, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that roughly 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data without proper oversight. The complaint suggests this may have violated a 2020 U.S. […]
Apple to Unveil Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Air at September 9 Event CUPERTINO — Apple is set to introduce its slimmest and lightest smartphone yet, the iPhone 17 Air, at its annual keynote event on September 9. The device, measuring just 5.5mm in thickness and featuring a 6.6-inch display, will sit between the standard and Pro […]
Nepal Social Media Ban Sparks Deadly Protests Across the Country Kathmandu, Nepal — Several major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been blocked in Nepal since Friday after the government restricted 26 unregistered sites, sparking widespread anger and confusion among users. The protests have turned deadly. “So far, 10 protesters have died […]
Deadly Shooting in Jerusalem Leaves Five Dead, Dozens Injured Jerusalem — A late-morning shooting at the Ramot Junction on Yigal Street left five people dead and around 15 others injured, Israeli emergency services reported on Sunday. Seven of the wounded are in serious condition. Police said the two attackers were also killed during the incident. […]
Israel Issues Final Warning to Hamas as Gaza Bombings Intensify Gaza City — The Israeli military has ramped up airstrikes around Gaza City, signaling an imminent attempt to capture the area in its ongoing effort to defeat Hamas after nearly two years of conflict. On Sunday, at least 48 people were killed in Israeli attacks […]
