The Trump administration's use of popular anime like Pokémon and Naruto in political social media posts has sparked backlash from fans, particularly in Japan. A petition against this practice has garnered nearly 25,000 signatures, with creators and experts arguing it misrepresents the original works' messages and constitutes propaganda.
Messaging platform Telegram has challenged an Indian government order temporarily blocking the app ahead of a retest of the NEET medical entrance examination. Telegram claims over 150 million users are affected by the ban, which the government imposed due to alleged use by cheating rackets.
Russian messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government's temporary ban on the platform. The ban was imposed ahead of the NEET-UG re-test due to concerns over exam-related content circulation.
India temporarily blocked Telegram to prevent exam fraud, but the platform's owner criticized the move, stating it punishes millions of ordinary users instead of those leaking test papers. The ban follows the cancellation of a crucial medical entrance exam due to alleged paper leaks.
Telegram criticizes India's temporary ban on the app, arguing it punishes 150 million users instead of exam fraudsters. The ban aims to prevent cheating on the NEET-UG medical entrance exam following a major paper leak scandal.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, to a gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the shootings. Investigators are working with the FBI to identify those orchestrating the violence.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a "multilayered" gun-for-hire network. Young people are recruited via encrypted apps and paid to film attacks. A police officer was killed during a raid linked to the shootings.
India has banned the Telegram messaging app until June 22, citing its use by cheating rackets to defraud candidates in the upcoming NEET medical entrance exam re-test. The exam was cancelled due to a question paper leak, sparking outrage and protests.
India's National Testing Agency has restricted access to Telegram until June 22 and disabled its message editing feature until June 30 to prevent cheating in the NEET-UG exam. This action follows the cancellation of a previous exam due to paper leak allegations, affecting millions of students and sparking protests.
Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett is under pressure to resign after evidence suggested her office knew about Tasracing messaging that breached election guidelines. A consultant testified that Howlett's senior adviser was aware of the messaging before it was sent, contradicting statutory declarations. Opposition parties are demanding her resignation, drawing parallels to a former minister's departure over legal fees.
The US and Iran have reached a peace deal to end their nearly four-month war, with Pakistan mediating. Military operations will cease immediately, and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on June 19 in Switzerland.
The U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to end their nearly four-month war, with military operations ceasing immediately on all fronts. Pakistan mediated the agreement, with a signing ceremony set for June 19 in Switzerland. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. naval blockade.
Pakistan's Prime Minister announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, ending a nearly four-month war. The deal, to be signed June 19 in Switzerland, includes lifting US oil sanctions and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan's Prime Minister announced a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their nearly four-month war. The deal includes lifting U.S. oil sanctions and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A signing ceremony is set for June 19 in Switzerland.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes some AI companies are eroding public trust by promoting negative narratives about AI's impact on jobs. He argues for demonstrating tangible benefits to rebuild confidence, citing data center development as an example of local community investment.
YouTube is reintroducing its private messaging feature, allowing users 18+ in the US and globally to share videos and converse privately. The feature, previously discontinued, now requires age verification and uses invitation links via third-party platforms to connect users, aiming to facilitate sharing among known contacts.
YouTube's experimental direct messaging feature, previously tested in Europe, is now available to users 18+ in the US. The feature aims to simplify sharing videos within the app, building on positive feedback from earlier rollouts.
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' messaging on the screwworm parasite has shifted from 'terrifying' to 'little pest' as it's detected in Texas. She blames lax immigration policies for its spread and assures the public the food supply is safe, while critics link the outbreak to the Trump administration and rising inflation.
A Academia Internacional de Astronáutica (IAA) atualizou seus protocolos para lidar com a detecção de vida extraterrestre, enfatizando rigor científico, transparência após confirmação e proteção aos pesquisadores em um mundo de informações complexo.
Wildberries & Russ Group is developing a messaging app as a logical extension of its ecosystem, leveraging internal expertise in messaging and communication solutions. The app aims to integrate communication into the e-commerce experience, allowing users to discuss products, exchange links, and interact with sellers.
White House staffers are reportedly experiencing burnout due to the ongoing, unpopular Iran war, which is overshadowing administration successes and fueling public disapproval. Despite efforts, no tangible deals have been reached, leading to a sense of "quicksand" and fatigue.
A 45-year-old woman was robbed of S$50,000 after arranging a currency exchange online. She met a man near Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, and was taken to a hotel room where a second man was waiting. The police are investigating.
A 45-year-old woman was robbed of S$50,000 after arranging a currency exchange via a messaging app. She met two men at a hotel near Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, where the incident occurred.
White House staffers are reportedly experiencing burnout due to the ongoing, unpopular Iran war, which is overshadowing administration successes and causing public disapproval. Despite efforts to resolve the conflict, no tangible deals have been reached, leading to a sense of fatigue and a focus on negative outcomes.
