Zelensky as Time Magazine’s 2022 Person of the Year. Time Magazine has named Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and “the spirit of Ukraine” as its 2022 Person of the Year. The award goes to an event or person deemed to have had the most influence on global events over the past 12 months. Other finalists included […]
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Isaac Herzog becomes the first president of Israel to visit Bahrain
Isaac Herzog becomes the first president of Israel to visit Bahrain Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Bahrain on Sunday, the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the small Gulf kingdom since relations were normalized in 2020. According to pictures posted to Herzog’s Twitter account, he was greeted at the airport by […]
China denounces ‘illegal’ US troops, smuggling of oil, grain in Syria
China denounces ‘illegal’ US troops, smuggling of oil and grain in Syria. China has denounced as “illegal” the US stationing of troops in Syria and the smuggling of oil and grain from the war-torn Arab country. Media reports say the US occupation forces have sent 54 oil-laden tankers from northeastern Syria to their bases in […]
The Profile of Rabbi Dov Lior: The man who defends killing of innocents
The Profile of Rabbi Dov Lior: The man who defends killing of innocents As far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir is set to become Israel’s next minister of national security, his spiritual guide and ally Rabbi Dov Lior has come under the spotlight for his potential “racist” influence on the new government. Lior, a proponent of the […]
US bans Huawei, ZTE due to data-security risk
US bans Huawei, ZTE due to data-security risk The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua, and Hytera, which make video surveillance equipment and two-way radio systems. It is the first time […]
Twitter charity partners criticize Musk’s ‘dangerous’ transitions
One of Twitter’s most important charity partners says it is considering ending its relationship with the platform because of recent policy changes. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) says Elon Musk’s surprise move to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account is “dangerous and inconsistent”. It also says allowing Kayne West back on Twitter has “raised concerns”. This comes […]
Elon Musk keeps Twitter ban for Alex Jones: ‘I have no mercy’
Elon Musk says he will not allow the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to return to Twitter. Over the weekend the accounts of former US president Donald Trump, rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West), and influencer Andrew Tate were all reactivated. Mr. Musk responded to tweets asking if Jones could be next. He wrote that his child […]
Photo of Twitter office shocks Internet: “Where are the women?”
The outlook for Twitter is bleak after nearly half of the workforce was terminated without warning and many others, prompted by Elon Musk’s “hardcore” ultimatum, chose to voluntarily resign well in advance of the deadline. While daily headlines have focused on Twitter’s mass exodus, one YouTuber’s tweet highlights another critical issue: gender inequality. Lauren Chen […]