social media
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
World
May 5, 2021
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — at least not yet. The social network’s…
Bellydancer Johara raises controversy over photos at Hurghada mosque
Life & Style
April 29, 2021
Bellydancer Johara raises controversy over photos at Hurghada mosque
Instagram and Facebook photos of bellydancer Johara in wearing a hijab and a white cloak and standing in front of…
China feminists face clampdown, closure of online accounts
World
April 22, 2021
China feminists face clampdown, closure of online accounts
China’s feminist movement has been facing another wave of crackdowns, with dozens of social media accounts run by feminist activists abruptly shut…
Police uncover origins of viral Egyptian video showing child in driver seat of train
Egypt
April 21, 2021
Police uncover origins of viral Egyptian video showing child in driver seat of train
Criminal investigation services in Egypt have tracked down the origins of a viral social media video showing a child in…
UN warns of social media impostor in Egypt
Egypt
April 16, 2021
UN warns of social media impostor in Egypt
A United Nations press release on Thursday announced that a man who has allegedly been posing as an ambassador at…
Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown
World
April 16, 2021
Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown
Pakistan placed a temporary ban on several social media websites on Friday. Platforms that will be unavailable include Facebook, Twitter,…
Egyptians lash out at Lebanese singer Myriam Fares on Twitter
Culture
April 15, 2021
Egyptians lash out at Lebanese singer Myriam Fares on Twitter
Lebanese pop star Myriam Fares topped Twitter hashtags in Egypt, after she posted an advertisement for a real estate company…
How social media is manipulated — and how Russia is involved
World
April 15, 2021
How social media is manipulated — and how Russia is involved
It costs between 1 1/2 and two rubles, or around two cents, to buy a like or a repost on…
Those involved in naked photo shoot in Dubai to be deported
Middle East
April 7, 2021
Those involved in naked photo shoot in Dubai to be deported
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Those involved in a naked photo shoot on a high-rise balcony in Dubai will…
Golden Parade hashtag tops searches globally
Egypt
April 5, 2021
Golden Parade hashtag tops searches globally
A hashtag on the Golden Parade has dominated search engines, following Egypt’s successful transfer of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies…