technology
YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos
World
March 5, 2021
YouTube cancels Myanmar military-run channels, pulls videos
BANGKOK (AP) — YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating its community guidelines and terms of…
Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts
World
February 25, 2021
Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts
Facebook has barred accounts tied to Myanmar’s military as well as military-controlled media accounts from using its platforms, the social media giant said…
Dutch photographer reveals modern image of Egyptian King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti
Culture
February 22, 2021
Dutch photographer reveals modern image of Egyptian King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti
Using artificial intelligence, Dutch photographer Bas Uterwijk released on Friday modern images of the Egyptian King Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) and…
Thanaweya Amma examinations to be conducted electronically in schools: minister
Egypt
February 19, 2021
Thanaweya Amma examinations to be conducted electronically in schools: minister
The Thanaweya Amma (high school) examinations will all be conducted electronically in schools, except for students with special needs, Education…
Conspiracy theories during coronavirus pandemic in Europe
World
February 19, 2021
Conspiracy theories during coronavirus pandemic in Europe
Shutdowns, travel restrictions, closed schools — the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed daily life for people across Europe. And there…
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
World
February 19, 2021
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
LONDON (AP) — The UK Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed,…
WhatsApp to move ahead with privacy update despite backlash
World
February 19, 2021
WhatsApp to move ahead with privacy update despite backlash
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp said on Thursday it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will…
Electricity Ministry launches meter reading application via Google Play
Egypt
February 18, 2021
Electricity Ministry launches meter reading application via Google Play
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity has launched its “Unified Readings Program” via Google Play on Thursday, an application that will allow…
Facebook unfriends Australia: news sites go dark in content row
World
February 18, 2021
Facebook unfriends Australia: news sites go dark in content row
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media…
Video| Interior Ministry launches passports, other services online
Egypt
February 10, 2021
Video| Interior Ministry launches passports, other services online
The Egyptian Interior Ministry announced that Egyptians can now obtain passports and access immigration and nationality services through its website…