Monthly Archives: October 2023

2023-10-12: News Headlines

channelnewsasia (2023-10-12). As fake news flood social media over Israel-Hamas war, observers call for more regulatory pressures on tech firms. channelnewsasia.com Observers say more regulatory pressures on tech firms by governments are needed to rein in the false narratives, but acknowledged the complexities of real-time content moderation.

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-10-12). After warning Elon Musk and X, EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinformation. firstpost.com The European Union has issued a stern warning to Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, regarding the proliferation of "disinformation" on its social media platforms in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel. Meta has been given a tight 24-hour deadline to respond and align with European law. | The conflict between Israel and Hamas has prompted a surge in misleading and false information across social media, with manipulated images and mislabeled videos adding to the problem. The EU previously warned X about the presence of such content. | Thierry Breton, the EU's industry chie…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-10-11). Cuban Museum of Fine Arts to exhibit posters dedicated to Che Guevara. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based National Museum of Fine Arts will inaugurate the exhibition "You are Everywhere: 11 Posters Dedicated to Che" on October 12, the institution announced on social media.

Sharon Zhang (2023-10-11). George Santos Now Faces Expulsion Threat From Fellow GOP Reps After New Charges. truthout.org Rep. George Santos is facing a potential threat of expulsion from fellow New York Republican House members after federal prosecutors indicted him on 10 new charges on Thursday, including aggravated identity theft and wire fraud. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito announced on social media that he is planning to file a resolution to expel Santos on Wednesday in order to "rid the People's House of [the]… |

Staff (2023-10-11). President Maduro Condemns 'Coyote Network' Linked to Opposition Leadership. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned a "network of coyotes" promoting the illegal migration of Venezuelans to the United States. Behind the network are Venezuelan opposition politicians such as David Smolansky, Carlos Vecchio, Leopoldo López, and Juan Guiado, using social media platforms such as TikTok. | "That perverse quartet, fugitives from Venezuelan justice, is behind the coyote networks, and they enrich themselves" with it. "They have deceived thousands of Venezuelans into going to different destinations in South America. Now they take them in the worst conditions, charging them thousa…

Rabbi Brant Rosen (2023-10-11). Violence in the Mideast will not end without justice. peoplesworld.org Dear Haverim, It is difficult to do justice to the depth of the pain and grief that has been experienced in Palestine—Israel over the past several days. The details emanating from news outlets and social media have been increasingly unbearable; so many of us are feeling layers upon layers of intense emotion, in often confusing …

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-10-11). This Is Exactly What It Looks Like. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | If I was an Israel supporter I'd be thinking very carefully about the things I'm posting online in the build-up to what could end up being regarded as one of history's worst genocidal massacres. The internet doesn't forget. What you're tweeting today could haunt you for life. | ‚ùñ | The Israel-Palestine issue is not complicated; an

FP Staff (2023-10-12). No electricity, water or fuel until Israeli abductees return home: Israel warns Gaza. firstpost.com As the Israel-Hamas war entered its sixth day, the Israeli Energy Minister said Thursday that until all those taken captive by Hamas were released, his country would not provide any basic resources, including electricity and fuel, or humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza. | In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz said: "Humanitarian aid to Gaza? No electric switch will be turned on, no water tap will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home." | ◊°◊ô◊ï◊¢ ◊î◊ï◊û◊ ◊&ocirc…

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). US regulator probes Twitter security lapse before Musk took over – Bloomberg News. channelnewsasia.com

Victoria Kim (2023-10-12). Rep. Jasmine Crockett Is Gathering The Government. newsone.com Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on September 28, 2023. | Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty | The Texas Representative who went viral for her blunt takedown of impeachment-hungry Republicans, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, is the latest guest on the Small Doses with Amanda Seales podcast. | A video of Rep. Crockett (D-Texas) is making the rounds in which she swiftly gathers House Republicans at the first hearing on the

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2023-10-11: News Headlines

PeopleForPeace (2023-10-10). U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan has an UN-AMERICAN FLAG displayed on his facebook page. indybay.org U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan (Republican) has an | UN-AMERICAN FLAG displayed on his facebook page. He should be prohibited from being a candidate for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in the United States Congress. Democrats helped remove the previous Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy and there will be an election for a new Speaker of the U.S. House soon! October 2023…

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-10-10). Policía haitiana evita cierre de frontera con República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El alcalde de Dajabón a través de su cuenta en Facebook confirmó el suceso y agregó que en ningún momento las autoridades dominicanas intervinieron en el incidente.

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Russia seek to fine Human Rights activist for 'discrediting' nation's army fighting Ukraine war. firstpost.com The latest move in a ruthless campaign against activists, independent journalists, and opposition personalities, Russian authorities on Wednesday moved to penalize a prominent human rights advocate who was being tried for criticizing the war in Ukraine. | Oleg Orlov, co-chairman of the human rights organization Memorial that won the Nobel Peace Prize, has been accused of openly "discrediting" the Russian military after he published a Facebook post criticizing the invasion of Ukraine. | Orlov has been fined twice for antiwar protests before facing criminal charges; under a rule passed immediately after the Kremlin…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-10-11). Cuban Museum of Fine Arts to exhibit posters dedicated to Che Guevara. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based National Museum of Fine Arts will inaugurate the exhibition "You are Everywhere: 11 Posters Dedicated to Che" on October 12, the institution announced on social media.

Staff (2023-10-11). President Maduro Condemns 'Coyote Network' Linked to Opposition Leadership. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned a "network of coyotes" promoting the illegal migration of Venezuelans to the United States. Behind the network are Venezuelan opposition politicians such as David Smolansky, Carlos Vecchio, Leopoldo López, and Juan Guiado, using social media platforms such as TikTok. | "That perverse quartet, fugitives from Venezuelan justice, is behind the coyote networks, and they enrich themselves" with it. "They have deceived thousands of Venezuelans into going to different destinations in South America. Now they take them in the worst conditions, charging them thousa…

kwjorinoco (2023-10-10). Venezuela & Qatar Strengthen Friendship & Cooperation. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez held a meeting with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Joaan bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in which they reviewed bilateral cooperation issues. The meeting was publicized via social media. | "We thank His Royal Highness, Emir of the State of Qatar… for receiving us during our stay in his country," wrote Rodríguez. "We presented greetings from President Maduro and the Venezuelan people. In this friendly meeting, we ratified our intention to strengthen ties of friendship, and we reviewed areas of common cooperation for the benefit of both peoples." | Agradecemos a su Alteza Real,…

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Indian embassy assures help for all stranded Indian nationals in Israel. firstpost.com Urging Indian nationals in Israel "to remain calm, vigilant," the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Wednesday reassured them that it is "monitoring the situation closely" and "working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel." | In a recorded message on X, the social media platform, India's Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla, said: "This is to assure you that the embassy is working constantly for your safety and welfare. All of us are going through very difficult times but please do remain calm and vigilant and follow the local security guidelines." "We are here to help you, and we thank many of you who hav…

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-10-11). TikTok gets sued again, Utah accuses them of introducing kids to 'destructive' social media habits. firstpost.com Utah has joined the ranks of US states taking legal action against TikTok, alleging that the company is enticing children into addictive and potentially harmful social media habits. The lawsuit claims that TikTok is engaging children in prolonged social media use, misrepresenting the app's safety, and falsely presenting itself as independent from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. | Utah's Republican Governor, Spencer Cox, expressed his determination to hold social media companies accountable in a news conference where the lawsuit was announced, and filed in a state court in Salt Lake City. | Arkansas and Ind…

Rabbi Brant Rosen (2023-10-11). Violence in the Mideast will not end without justice. peoplesworld.org Dear Haverim, It is difficult to do justice to the depth of the pain and grief that has been experienced in Palestine — Israel over the past several days. The details emanating from news outlets and social media have been increasingly unbearable; so many of us are feeling layers upon layers of intense emotion, in …

Ajeyo Basu (2023-10-10). Watch: Israeli aircraft rain death on Hamas terrorists in Gaza. firstpost.com A video showcasing Israeli AH-64 Apache attack helicopters actively taking part in operations against Hamas terrorists has gone viral on social media as the Israeli Air Force continuously conducts airstrikes against the Islamist group in Gaza. | It's thought that the footage, which surfaced on October 9, shows Israeli helicopters engaged in operations against Hamas terrorists close to the Gaza Strip. | Israeli AH-64 Apache assault helicopters are reportedly spotted employing 30mm chain gun and Hellfire missiles to engage Hamas militants, according to information posted on social media platform X. | Israeli attack…

Michael Arria (2023-10-10). The Shift: Blinken deletes call for cease-fire while Israeli defense minister orders 'complete siege' of Gaza. mondoweiss.net After pushback from Republicans and right-wing groups Secretary of State Blinken deleted a tweet calling for a cease-fire in Palestine.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-11). US regulator probes Twitter security lapse before Musk took over – Bloomberg News. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-11). X is spreading 'disinformation' on Hamas attack after Elon Musk promotes account known to lie, warns EU. firstpost.com On Tuesday, Thierry Breton, the European Union's digital chief, issued a warning to Elon Musk regarding his platform X, previously known as Twitter, alleging the spread of "illegal content and disinformation." | In his role as the European Union's commissioner for industry and the digital economy, Breton holds the responsibility of overseeing and regulating internet giants that operate within the European Union, with the authority to initiate legal actions as needed. | @elonmusk on #DSA obligations ⤵️ FP Staff (2023-10-11). Indian Embassy in Palestine issues emergency helpline for nationals. firstpost.com Indian Embassy in Palestine has issued emergency helpline numbers for its nationals in view of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas terrorists. | "In light of the prevailing security situation, Indian nationals in Palestine can directly contact the Representative Office of India to address any case of emergency or needed assistance on the 24-hour Emergency Helpline," it said on X formerly known as Twitter. | Public Notice | Emergency Helpline for Indian Diaspora — India in Palestine — ÿߟџáŸ&…

FP Staff (2023-10-11). Israel Palestine War: First US shipment of advanced weaponry arrives in Israel after deadly Hamas attacks, says IDF. firstpost.com The first delivery of advanced weaponry from the United States reached Israel on Tuesday, in accordance with the commitment made by the Biden administration to support the nation in its conflict with Hamas. | As stated by Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the initial aircraft transporting advanced munitions touched down at Israel's Nebatim Air Base late on Tuesday night. This information was shared through a post on X, formerly Twitter. | Hagari further explained that the supplied weaponry would facilitate substantial strikes and enhance preparedness for potential future situati…

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