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Afghanistan restricts access to social media on smartphones

Global internet monitor NetBlocks has reported that access to major social media platforms is currently restricted in Afghanistan.“Metrics show social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat are now restricted on multiple providers in #Afghanistan,” it posted on X on Wednesday.The Taliban had already banned access to TikTok back in 2022.Social media users first started commenting […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders 24-hour access to Madinah’s historic Masjid Al-Qiblatain for worshippers | World News

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman directs 24-hour access to Masjid Al-Qiblatain/ AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only From dawn till the quiet hours of the night, worshippers in Madinah can now step into Masjid Al-Qiblatain anytime they wish. On October 6, 2025, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz […]

‘Flotilla vessel blocked’: Switzerland lodges protest over Israel stopping Gaza-bound ship; demands unhindered access to citizens

Police officers work during the protest in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla after ships were intercepted by the Israeli navy (AP image) Switzerland on Friday announced that it will file a diplomatic protest with Israel after Israeli security forces curtailed a visit by Swiss diplomats to detainees from the […]

‘Shameful’: DHS chief Kristi Noem denied restroom access; slams Illinois officials

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said that she and her staff were denied entry to the Village of Broadview Municipal Building, located about 12 miles west of downtown Chicago, while attempting to stop for a “bathroom break.“This incident occurred as federal agents clashed with protesters outside a nearby US Immigration […]

Vodafone Idea’s Non-Stop Hero Plans Offer Unlimited Data and Amazon Prime Access | Udaipur Kiran

(Udaipur Kiran News): Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced special prepaid plans under its Non-Stop Hero lineup, designed for users who want unlimited data, extended validity, and entertainment benefits. Among these, two standout plans — priced at ₹696 and ₹996 — also include a complimentary Amazon Prime Lite subscription. Both plans provide unlimited voice calling, 100 […]

New restrictions on Harvard: Trump admin limits aid access to Ivy League; cites financial concerns

US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday escalated its campaign against Harvard University by placing new restrictions on the Ivy League school’s access to federal funds for student aid, citing concerns about the “financial position” of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The US Department of Education said Harvard has been moved to a “heightened cash […]

‘Should bad actors gain access’: DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server | World News

DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server Records of over 300 million Americans were put at risk after officials at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created a copy of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) database on a vulnerable cloud server with no security oversight. […]

Alaska summit: Putin paid cash to refuel planes, says Rubio; sanctions block banking access

Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s delegation had to pay in cash for jet fuel, when he visited Alaska on August 15, for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump, US secretary of state Marco Rubio said, citing ongoing US banking sanctions against Moscow.“When the Russians landed in Alaska, they […]

GCC-Stat confirms 100% households in GCC countries have access to safe drinking water and electricity | World News

GCC-Stat is the unified statistical center for Gulf countries, providing reliable data to support coordinated economic and social development/ Image: File A new report from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) highlights key social and infrastructure achievements across GCC nations. It reveals that all households within […]

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet access, […]