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Abu Dhabi Police respond to rumours of ‘red pills’ in schools and universities on social media | World News

[ad_1] Director of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, saidrumours about “red pills” spreading in schools surface every school year, but these claims are entirely false/ AI representative image for illustrative purposes only Abu Dhabi Police have firmly dismissed circulating social media rumours about so-called “red pills” being distributed in schools and universities, reinforcing […]

Canada announces investigation into paper plates; Social media users troll govt; ‘Feeling very much safe’

[ad_1] Canada announces crackdown on paper plates, social media users troll, saying they already feel safe. The Canada Border Service Agency announced an investigation into paper plates to find out if China is sending certain types of disposable paper plates, bowls, harming Canadian industries. The announcement became a laughing stock on social media as people […]

‘Abusing their monopoly’: Putin takes jabs at western media and their ‘teachings’- what he said

[ad_1] Putin at RT’s 20th anniversary celebration event Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday criticized Western media, accusing it of monopolising global information and suppressing alternative viewpoints. Speaking at the 20th anniversary event of RT (formerly Russia Today) at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre, Putin argued that the channel had emerged to challenge what he described as […]

After Mitch McConnell trips and falls, social media trolls Nancy Pelosi over her previous tumble: ‘Both need to retire’

[ad_1] An 83-year-old Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell took a tumble on Thursday in the basement of a Capitol building while facing a question about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The viral footage shows the Republican walking unaided before suddenly collapsing to his side. He is later helped up by his security and a Capitol […]

Charlie Kirk sculpture showing Jesus embracing him trolled by social media: ‘Looks like a caveman’

[ad_1] Ave Maria University is set to unveil a new sculpture honouring the late conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk. The piece will depict Jesus Christ embracing Kirk. It is expected to become part of the university’s permanent art collection early next year. The sculpture was inspired by Kirk’s death on September 10, when […]

‘Spent a decade but can’t speak English’: Indian-origin truck driver’s interview goes viral, Social media users ask why he is seeking asylum in US

[ad_1] Indian truck driver Vivak Sharma’s interview went viral for all wrong reasons. The US transport department has recently issued an emergency rule that only green card holders will be able to renew their commercial driver’s license. An Indian truck driver’s interview with ABC 7 News went viral as he recounted the difficulty he was […]

‘Pregnant moms coming to Canada for vacation’: Social media post goes viral as Conservative Party demands end of birthright citizenship

[ad_1] Conservative Party push for ending birthright citizenship in Canada. As the Conservative Party proposed a plan to end birthright citizenship in Canada, a social media post has gone viral as it claimed that pregnant mothers are coming to Canada for vacation. Citing flight attendants, the viral post said these mothers give birth in Canada […]

‘Before Canada becomes new India’: Social media meltdown over new turban shop in Sudbury

[ad_1] Indian-origin Gurpreet Singh Broca opened a turban store in Sudbury, in North Ontario. (Photo: The Sudbury Star) A shop in Northern Ontario’s Sudbury was at the center of a social media meltdown in Canada this week as the shop, Chardikala Turban Store, sells turbans and articles of Sikh faith, including traditional head coverings, ceremonial […]

Afghanistan restricts access to social media on smartphones

[ad_1] 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 […]

‘Very threatening’: Donald Trump vows action against Antifa; urges right-wing media to expose supporters

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed ‘very threatening’ measures against Antifa and called on right-wing media allies to help identify supporters of the movement, which he has urged the federal government to classify as a “terrorist organization.”“They have been very threatening to people, but we’re going to be very threatening to them, far […]