Iran bans online debate show over alleged false information

Iran bans online debate show over alleged false information

Iranian authorities have banned the YouTube debate programme Azad, citing the spread of what officials described as “false information,” in the latest move highlighting the country’s increasingly restrictive media environment. Iran’s judiciary said it had launched an investigation into the channel after an episode was broadcast that allegedly contained false information. The announcement was made […]

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India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]

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Google Faces New UK Rules Allowing Publishers to Opt Out of AI Search Features

Google Faces New UK Rules Allowing Publishers to Opt Out of AI Search Features

The United Kingdom has introduced new regulations that will require Google to offer publishers more control over how their content is used in artificial intelligence-powered search experiences. The move comes as the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) strengthens its oversight of major technology companies and addresses growing concerns about Google’s dominance in the search […]

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Ceasefire Reached Between Syria and Israel Amid Violent Clashes in Sweida

Ceasefire Reached Between Syria and Israel Amid Violent Clashes in Sweida

Mazraa, July 19 – In a major development that could reshape the crisis unfolding in southern Syria, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack announced early Saturday that Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. The truce follows a turbulent week of escalating violence between Syrian government forces, Druze armed groups, and Bedouin clans in Sweida province. […]

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