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Egypt court sentences TikTok star Hadeer al-Hady to two years in prison
Egypt

Egypt court sentences TikTok star Hadeer al-Hady to two years in prison

Cairo’s Economic Court sentenced on Tuesday social media influencer Hadeer al-Hady to two years in prison and fined her LE…
Pakistan’s PM takes aim at Macron; asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
Middle East

Pakistan’s PM takes aim at Macron; asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on Facebook to ban Islamophobic content on its platform, warning of…
Egyptian woman sues actor Ahmed Falwakas for LE10 mn following insulting comments
Egypt

Egyptian woman sues actor Ahmed Falwakas for LE10 mn following insulting comments

On October 28, Egypt’s Economic Court will examine a lawsuit filed by Egyptian woman Nelly Sharkawy against actor Ahmed Falwakas…
Emigration Ministry launches ‘Etkallem Masry’ initiative for Egyptian expats
Egypt

Emigration Ministry launches ‘Etkallem Masry’ initiative for Egyptian expats

Egypt’s Ministry of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs has launched its new “Etkallem Masry” (Speak Egyptian) initiative on numerous social…
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
Cinema/TV

Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy

An announcement from Warner Brothers Studios stating Israeli actress Gal Gadot would portray Queen Cleopatra in an upcoming film triggered angry…
After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple
World

After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple

NEW DELHI (AP) — The advertisement by the popular Indian jewelry brand featured a Muslim man and his Hindu wife…
Exclusive: Pakistan to block social media app TikTok for “immoral” content – sources
Technology

Exclusive: Pakistan to block social media app TikTok for “immoral” content – sources

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan has decided to block social media App TikTok for failing to filter out “immoral” content, three…
Trump is urged to intervene in trial of US-Saudi national
Middle East

Trump is urged to intervene in trial of US-Saudi national

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The trial of a US citizen who is also a Saudi national began Wednesday…
Dems to Facebook: Get serious about misinformation, hate
World

Dems to Facebook: Get serious about misinformation, hate

Two influential Democrats on Capitol Hill have urged Facebook to take stronger action against misinformation, voter suppression and incitements to…
‘You are not alone’: Hashtag trends in support of President Sisi
Egypt

‘You are not alone’: Hashtag trends in support of President Sisi

The hashtag “#You are not alone” began trending across Egyptian Twitter on Sunday, showing an image of President Abdel Fattah…
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