US–Israel war with Iran: Did Iranian state media post Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in ‘heaven’ with 72 virgins? | World News

In the wake of widespread online claims that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was depicted by state media as being in “heaven” surrounded by 72 virgins following reports of his death, a viral image has circulated across social platforms.Posts on X and other platforms allege that the image originated from official Iranian outlets and shows […]

Trump’s nickname goes viral again after Fox News host calls him ‘daddy’ — how it became part of social media chatter

Donald Trump appears to be more than just “daddy” to Nato, he’s also earned the title from Fox News host Jesse Watters, a remark that shows no signs of fading from social media chatter anytime soon.Fox News aired live footage the other day as the president touched down in West Palm Beach, Fla., with text […]

Did Jack Ryan see this coming? Social media draws series parallels with US strikes on Venezuela — here’s the reality

The United States carried out overnight strikes on Venezuela on Saturday and captured the country’s long-serving president, Nicolás Maduro.Trump later shared an image he said showed Maduro blindfolded aboard the USS Iwo Jima. According to US officials, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to New York state late Saturday, landing at Stewart Air […]

‘Americans who might hate Indians…’: Social media reacts to free samosas given at anti‑ICE protests in Minnesota

After videos of an Indian restaurant distributing free samosas to protesters in an anti-ICE rally in Minnesota went viral, social media had a mixed reaction about the gesture. Some users claimed that such activities promote the anti-India rhetoric among Americans, while some said that this hospitality is clearly a part of Indians and their culture. […]

‘It’s not a game’: Parents say social media ‘blackout challenge’ led to 9-year-old daughter’s death — what is it?

A dangerous social media challenge took the life of a nine-year-old daughter, the family claimed, and warned against using such a dare. JackLynn Blackwell died in her family’s backyard a month ago after she was found with a cord wrapped around her neck, her parents, Curtis and Wendi Blackwell, said.“It was just the three of […]

‘I’m from India and…’: Social media reacts to $29.3-billion California-based AI startup’s ‘no shoes’ policy in office

A California‑based artificial intelligence (AI) startup valued at about $29.3 billion went viral for its unusual office rule that does not allow employees to wear shoes inside the workspace. The company, Cursor, was founded in 2022 by four graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including Indian‑origin co‑founder Aman Sanger.The post went viral after a […]

Petition for public inquiry into Jason Arday’s media harassment gathers 31,000 signatures

Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s death sparks 31,000-signature petition over press harassment More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition calling for a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late Cambridge academic Jason Arday, campaign organisers said Sunday.The petition was launched by activist group Good Law Project, which had supported Arday […]

Iran moves to criminalise interviews with US, Israeli media, with prison terms up to 30 years

Iran’s parliament has approved the broad framework of legislation that would criminalise engagement with “hostile” foreign media. Iran’s parliament on Sunday approved the broad framework of legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on suspected foreign influence, including proposed criminal penalties for engaging with media outlets considered hostile to the Islamic Republic, Iranian media reported.The bill’s general […]

‘Nailed it at the Knesset!’: Trump’s speech in Israel draws both praise and ire — here’s how social media reacted

As the world watched Netanyahu and Trump strike the Gaza peace deal and allow hostages to finally return to Israeli soil, both leaders delivered long speeches that sparked numerous reactions on social media. The Middle East had been waiting for this day, but the world was also closely watching as thousands of Palestinians were killed […]

‘Vote Binface’ memes flood social media as major UK parties boycott Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage

As Britain’s major political parties boycott the upcoming Clacton by-election, social media has turned the contest into a meme fest, with “Vote Binface” trending as users jokingly urge voters to elect the satirical candidate over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.The by-election was triggered after Farage resigned as an MP, alleging he had been the victim […]