Meta Platforms Slashes 8,000 Jobs on May 20 in Bold AI-Driven Shakeup
Meta could cut its global workforce by some 8,000 jobs, or about 10 per cent of its total staff, in an initial round of layoffs on May 20, a report […]
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Meta could cut its global workforce by some 8,000 jobs, or about 10 per cent of its total staff, in an initial round of layoffs on May 20, a report […]
A historic building in Istanbul is set to be restored to its former glory as a new cultural and artistic centre, with Karakoy Palace to open on April 25 after
Police are responding to a security threat at the Israeli embassy in London following the discovery of a series of items in London’s Kensington Gardens. The Counter Terrorism Policing
The two-week airfield training program at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia was completed by Airmen Soldiers and Marines. The military exercise needed to create vital technical skills which showed
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding Europe’s economic trajectory for 2026. The region faces an upcoming economic crisis because of an intense energy disruption which
The European Union intends to restart its political, economic, and security relations with Syria according to an internal document that was recently distributed to staff. The government established a new
French young people now devote much more time to screens than to reading, with the rise in screen time dramatic in the past few years, the CNL’s study of 7
Phase 2 of the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) – to be held in Guangzhou from April 23 to 27 – will focus on goods like hardware, […]
A failed cyberattack on a Swedish heating plant in 2025 is the work of a pro-Russian group with ties to Russian intelligence services, Swedish authorities have said. The attack is
Pakistan and Turkiye special forces finished their joint military exercises which they named Exercise Jinnah-XIII. The Turkish cities of Ankara and Isparta served as the training grounds for the extensive
China’s economy exceeded market predictions during the first quarter because it achieved 5% annual growth which surpassed the 4.8% forecast made by economists. The world economy experienced extensive energy supply
The United States issued warnings about potential secondary sanctions against two Chinese banks which China responded to with strong condemnation. Beijing described the threats as “illegal” because the United States
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently summoned top executives from major tech companies, including X, TikTok, Meta, and Snap, to a crucial meeting at the UK Prime Minister’s Office in
The hidden cave beneath the 11th-century fortress in Wales contains secrets which can transform the entire prehistory of the nation. Wogan Cavern can be reached through a spiral staircase which
Turkish authorities have detained 162 individuals who face accusations of distributing dangerous or contentious online materials following two deadly school shootings which occurred earlier this week. The tragic incidents which
The under-16 social media ban by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has been criticised by former Speaker Bronwyn Bishop, who has requested the proposal be abolished. In an interview with
The meeting that took place was between the Minister of Culture in Greece, Lina Mendoni, and the U.S Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, in a working meeting that aims at
In Manipur, the Sangai Festival was launched on Friday (November 21, 2025) in a protest by internally displaced persons (IDPs) and members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which affected the attendance.
California has been sued by a few social media giants in pushback to a law they consider violates their First Amendment rights. In federal court, TikTok, Meta Platforms, Google, and
In Hyderabad, illegal weapon dealers are moving towards mainstream social media to establish weapons markets, including Facebook, Instagram, encrypted applications, and are effectively going undetected using advanced cyber methods. The
UNESCO has made a great step in advancing the situation of artists and cultural professionals in the Dominican Republic with reference to their welfare and working conditions via the ARTSECURE
With world tourism constantly increasing, the most popular attractions in Europe are confronting a new problem, the so-called overtourism. The situation is putting a strain on countries such as the
Police have declared a dispersal order in one of the town centres in Surrey in response to more complaints of anti-social behaviour. It was ordered in Caterham in the afternoon
On 14th November, Rwanda took the opportunity of its special country day at the 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair to urge a more ambitious regional approach where culture-based entrepreneurship is
Australia is about to introduce a historic-level digital safety reform, a nationwide ban on children under the age of 16 having social media accounts. Beginning on December 10, TikTok, Snapchat,
Culture Minister Fadli Zon encouraged young Indonesians to conserve the cultural identity of the country and use it as a source of inspiration in their creative endeavors, and that culture
There is no need to overstate the fact that social media is in crisis, and that AI content creation is the reason behind the industry shaking the ground. According to
On 15th November, the Vatican handed over 62 artefacts associated with the Indigenous people of Canada to the Catholic bishops of the country, claiming that the act was “an actual
Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are alleged to be intentionally addicting teenagers. The cases have been granted leave by a Los Angeles court ruling, and this may be a historic
Defendants in a civil trial against thousands of plaintiffs, who argue that the use of social media contributed to “an unprecedented mental health crisis” in teenagers, will include tech giants
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