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Meta Settles Lawsuit With Trump Over Suspended Accounts

Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the suspension of his social media accounts following the Capitol attack in January 2021. A company spokesperson confirmed the settlement, specifying that $22 million would be allocated to Trump's......

Turkish politician faces trial for alleged hate incitement

A prominent Turkish political leader is facing trial on charges of inciting public hatred through social media. The court has ordered the detention of Umit Ozdag, leader of a key political party, for allegedly making inflammatory remarks. Ozdag was detained after reportedly criticizing President Recep......

TikTok's blackout: A new era of digital silence in the U.S.

TikTok has officially ceased operations for all users in the United States, marking a significant shift in the social media landscape. This unprecedented move comes amid ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and national security, which have been at the forefront of discussions surrounding the app's......

US Users Migrate to Chinese App Amid Looming TikTok Ban

As the United States prepares to enforce a TikTok ban over national security concerns, many young Americans have turned to Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform often compared to Instagram, seeking a similar experience. The app recently surged to the top of app store charts in the U.S., with users......

The Danger of Relaxed Content Moderation for Journalism and Democracy

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa has warned that Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms and lift restrictions on certain topics will bring "extremely dangerous times" for journalism, democracy, and social media users. Ressa, an American-Filipino journalist, criticized......

Morocco's Media Landscape Shows Growth Amid Digital Challenges

Morocco's media sector has experienced significant expansion over the past two decades, with Minister of Youth Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid highlighting the country's progress in media pluralism and freedom of expression during a recent parliamentary session. The North African nation now hosts 988......

French Police Detain Two Algerian TikTok Stars Over Violent Threats

French authorities have arrested two prominent Algerian social media influencers for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The arrests, which occurred on Friday, came amid rising tensions involving anti-Algerian regime protesters in France. The second arrest......

Iran Lifts Ban on WhatsApp and Google Play: A New Era of Digital Access

Iran has recently taken a significant step toward reducing its stringent internet restrictions by lifting the bans on two major digital platforms: a popular messaging service and a widely-used app distribution platform. This decision, reported by Iranian media, signals a potential shift in the country’s......

TikTok Hit with Fresh Fine in Moscow for Information Control Violations

Russia's Enforcement of Digital Regulations Intensifies as Social Media Platform Faces Third Penalty of 2024 A Moscow district court has levied a new fine of 3 million rubles ($29,200) against TikTok for failing to comply with Russia's information access restrictions. The ruling, issued by the......