Thursday, October 10, 2024

Brazil Reverses Ban on Elon Musk’s X, Concluding Dispute Over Misinformation

Brazil's Supreme Court has lifted the ban on Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, ending a month-long standoff over issues related to disinformation. Judge Alexandre de Moraes authorized the platform's immediate return, following X's compliance with court orders and the payment of approximately $5.2 million in fines.

UK Auction House Cancels Sale of ‘Naga Human Skull’ Following Protests in India

A UK auction house has decided to withdraw the controversial ‘Naga Human Skull’ from its upcoming live online sale, following widespread protests and outrage from various Indian communities advocating for its repatriation. The decision comes after the skull, which is approximately 200 years old and part of a larger collection of human remains, was listed for auction by the Swan auction house in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire.

US States Take Legal Action Against TikTok for Violating Children’s Privacy Rights : Reports

In a significant legal move, a coalition of 14 U.S. states has filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of violating privacy laws and exploiting children through addictive features. This legal action, announced on Tuesday, comes amid ongoing concerns regarding TikTok's ownership by the China-based company ByteDance and the potential for a ban on the app in the United States.

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IMF Grants $7 Billion Loan to Strengthen Pakistan’s Economy

In a significant move to stabilize Pakistan's economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7 billion loan on Wednesday. This relief package aims to support the South Asian nation as it navigates through a period marked by political chaos, devastating monsoon floods in 2022, and prolonged mismanagement. The IMF's decision comes after months of negotiations with Islamabad, which has pledged that this will be the final loan program from the Washington-based lender.

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