Ukraine accuses Russian forces of killing, dismembering prisoner-of-war

KYIV: Ukraine's human rights ombudsman called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations to investigate a widely shared photo on Saturday that he said likely shows a Ukrainian prisoner of war killed and dismembered by Russian forces. Ukraine's general prosecutor said separately that an urgent investigation had been launched … Read more

VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for UAE residents

Silicon Central Mall, Dubai's premier shopping and lifestyle destination, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive mental health awareness campaign as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. This ground-breaking campaign aims to promote mental wellbeing, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and support the community environment. Silicon Mall is the first … Read more

Flash flood kills one in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan

RIYADH: A Saudi make-up artist with a gift for glamor hopes to use his growing social media presence to inspire men and women across the region. Ali Majed has nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French cosmetics retailer Sephora since 2022. Despite its ties to one of the giants of … Read more

Renewed rioting sweeps British cities in wake of child murders

LIVERPOOL, England/BELFAST: Violent riots swept through several British cities on Saturday, injuring police and damaging property in the country's most widespread unrest in 13 years after the murder of three young girls in northwest England. Riots involving hundreds of anti-immigration protesters have erupted in towns and cities after false information quickly spread on social media … Read more

US, France call for ‘utmost restraint’ in Middle East

How Social Media Sites Failed to Avoid Censorship, Limit Hate Speech and Disinformation During the Gaza War LONDON: Tech giant Meta recently announced that, in an effort to curb anti-Semitism on its platforms, it will begin removing social media posts that use the term “Zionist” in contexts that refer to Jews and Israelis rather than … Read more