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

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 cloths, […]

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 […]

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

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 more […]

MP Rajkumar Roat Receives Death Threat on Social Media; Announces to File Complaint with DGP | Udaipur Kiran

Dungarpur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): A major controversy erupted after Banswara-Dungarpur MP Rajkumar Roat from the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) received a death threat on social media. The threat was made publicly during a Facebook Live session, where an individual named Chandravir Singh allegedly announced a ₹1 crore reward for anyone who would shoot the […]

‘Unreliable social media posts’: US judge temporarily halts Donald Trump’s deployment of national guard to Portland; cites potential 10th Amendment violation

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying 200 National Guard troops to Portland. The decision comes after Trump announced the deployment to protect what he described as a “war-ravaged” city, while a lawsuit challenging the move proceeds in court.The ruling by US District Judge […]

Explained: Why Elon Musk is under-fire for his emoji on British colonial rule in India; sparking social media fury | World News

Elon Musk has a habit of dropping cryptic emojis and letting the internet do the rest. On October 2, one such gesture — a “🤔” in reply to a post claiming that “there is no such thing as colonisation” — set off a storm in India. The post argued that if Indians in England became […]

Troller-in-chief Donald Trump on a roll as social media dumpster fire consumes US

TOI correspondent from Washington: Most MAGA folks find it funny. Many libs are furious. Whether people find it jokey or juvenile seems to depend on their political inclination. More than a few on both sides are fatalistic, hoping this too shall pass, but it looks more than likely the social media disinformation disease will spread, […]

Saudi Arabia sets clear rules for Content Creators and Influencers: Everything you need to know about the new media guidelines | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new social media rules, balancing creativity with compliance across trending digital platforms. Saudi Arabia has introduced new content creator guidelines, aimed at regulating social media, protecting privacy, and promoting responsible digital behavior. The General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) announced the rules to ensure content aligns with cultural values and fosters accountability among […]

Michigan church shooter Thomas Sanford’s mom dropped eerie hint on social media: ‘People lack accountability’

Michigan church shooter Thomas Sanford hated Mormons, White House said. 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed a Michigan Church with his vehicle, got out and opened fire with an assault rifle, killing at least four people in the latest mass violence in the country. Officers killed Sanford in the parking lot behind the church. Sanford was […]

UAE Media Chief meets Elon Musk at Tesla HQ, invites him to Abu Dhabi BRIDGE Summit | World News

Elon Musk, UAE Media Chief Discuss AI and Media Future at Tesla HQ On 27 September 2025, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council and the BRIDGE Summit met Elon Musk at Tesla’s headquarters to discuss the future of media and technology and to […]