The Federal Police requested the app’s suspension because it failed to provide complete user data from two group chats that the authorities said had inspired an attack.
Tag: Social Media
Ukraine’s Social Media Stars Ditch Russian in Pivot to a War Footing
Russian was once the lingua franca of influencers in Ukraine. Now, not so much.
At Least 21 Dead After Fire at Beijing Hospital
The blaze appears to be the deadliest in the past two decades in the city, even though firefighters seemed to extinguish it quickly.
The Young Muslims Challenging Islam’s Status Quo
A conservative religious movement, spread through social media, has taken hold among Indonesian youth. The government wants to curb its influence.
During Ramadan, Palestinians Picnic in Aqsa Compound to Break Fast
A coveted Middle Eastern rice dish has become a social media star at Al Aqsa Mosque, even as tensions escalate at a site also revered by Jews.
Clues Left Online Might Aid Leak Investigation, Officials Say
A large number of people potentially had access to the Pentagon intelligence documents posted on social media.
Why Pope Francis Is the Star of AI-Generated Photos
Francis has become a recurring favorite to show in incongruous situations, such as riding a motorcycle and attending Burning Man, in A.I.-generated images.
Chinese ‘Chained Woman’ Jail Sentences Revive Online Outrage
The episode stirred anger not only for its shock factor, but also for the wider social problems it exemplified, and the government’s lack of transparency.
Ukraine War Plans Leak Prompts Pentagon Investigation
Classified documents detailing secret American and NATO plans have appeared on Twitter and Telegram.
What We Know About the Bomb Attack on a Russian Pro-War Blogger
The killing of Vladlen Tatarsky came at a volatile moment in Russia, and could herald a further crackdown on dissent. Here’s how the case has developed so far.