Lebanon marks four years since port blast as war fears loom

Tel Aviv: Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip early Sunday morning killed 18 people, including four who were hiding in a tent camp for Palestinian settlers inside a hospital complex. A stabbing attack by Palestinians killed two people outside Tel Aviv.Tensions have been high since the nearly 10-month war in Gaza, with two senior militants … Read more

Instagram blocked in Turkiye for third day

Why Social Media Sites Failed to Evade Censorship and Suppress Hate Speech and Disinformation During the Gaza War LONDON: Tech giant Meta has announced it will begin removing social media posts that use the term “Zionist” in the context of Jews and Israelis, as part of an effort to curb anti-Semitism on its platform. The … Read more

Nigeria’s president calls for end to protests against economic hardship

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters gathered in a central Dhaka square on Sunday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a brutal police crackdown, with many of the protesters wielding sticks.Asif Mahmood, one of the leading protest leaders in the nationwide civil disobedience campaign, urged his supporters to prepare for a fight.“Prepare your … Read more

Two migrants dead after rescue at sea: Italian coast guard

DHAKA: At least eight people were killed on Sunday in clashes between Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and government supporters, stabbed or shot, police and doctors said.Police and hospital doctors told AFP that three people were killed in Pabna North district, two in Rangpur North district, two in the capital Dhaka's Munshiganj … Read more

Esports World Cup set for ‘Super Sunday’ of finals

eSports World Cup, First Half of First Event Recorded Unprecedented Viewership and Sold Out Attendance RIYADH: The eSports World Cup, the world’s largest eSports tournament and festival, has entered its second half with unprecedented viewership and live attendance at its inaugural event held at Boulevard Riyadh City. The Esports World Cup Foundation, the non-profit organization … Read more