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Special Deepfake of Beirut port blast victim Amin Al-Zahed. (Screenshot)

Lebanon’s MTV slammed over deepfake video of Beirut port blast victims

  • MTV Lebanon video commemorating the victims of the Beirut port blast has been branded as insensitive by social media users
  • The video featured deepfakes of two victims of the devastating Aug. 4 explosion, Ralph Mallahi and Amin Al-Zahed, speaking directly to the camera
By Leen Fouad - TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
Koo’s growing traction can be seen with the trade ministry’s account which now has 1.2 million followers on Koo compared with 1.3 million on Twitter. (Instagram)

In spats with Twitter, India’s government begins messaging shift to rival Koo

By Reuters ·
Instagram users under 16 years old will also start to be defaulted into having a private account when they join the platform. (File/AFP)

Facebook will restrict ad targeting of under-18s

By Reuters ·
The law, which also required social networks to publish regular reports on their compliance, was widely criticized as ineffective. (File/AFP)

Google takes legal action over Germany’s expanded hate-speech law

By Reuters ·
Russian opposition supporters, independent journalists and human rights activists have faced increased government pressure. (File/AFP)

Home of another investigative journalist in Russia raided

By AP ·
Italian-Arab literary magazine aiming to ‘revitalize culture between Med shores’

Italian-Arab literary magazine aiming to ‘revitalize culture between Med shores’

By Francesco Bongarrà ·
Reality show ‘Say Yes to the Dress Arabia’ appeals for regional brides

Reality show ‘Say Yes to the Dress Arabia’ appeals for regional brides

By Arab News ·

In-Focus

Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Saudi rower Husein Alireza takes to the Sea Forest Waterway for final flourish at Tokyo 2020
Saudi rower Husein Alireza takes to the Sea Forest Waterway for final flourish at Tokyo 2020
Painful end for Saudi weightlifter at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Painful end for Saudi weightlifter at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Saudi U-23 football team ends disappointing Tokyo 2020 with a loss to reigning champions Brazil
Saudi U-23 football team ends disappointing Tokyo 2020 with a loss to reigning champions Brazil
Egyptian handball team beats host Japan for 2nd win at Tokyo 2020
Egyptian handball team beats host Japan for 2nd win at Tokyo 2020
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Turkey arrested thousands of people for using or possessing Bylock, while hundreds of thousands were sacked, suspended or arrested for alleged ties to Gulen. (Courtesy: AA Photo)

Turkey seeks up to 15 years in jail for license holder of coup-related app

By Reuters ·
Twitter brings the Olympics to the platform with new features

Twitter brings the Olympics to the platform with new features

By Arab News ·
Egyptian star Sherihan makes screen comeback as Coco Chanel

Egyptian star Sherihan makes screen comeback as Coco Chanel

By Arab News ·
Omar Nazzal posted the letter on his personal Facebook page but his account was suspended for two months for “violating Facebook’s community standards.” (Twitter)

Facebook restores user’s account suspended over shared letter by grieving jailed Palestinian activist

By Arab News ·
E-commerce, online video set to fuel global ad spend recovery

E-commerce, online video set to fuel global ad spend recovery

By Arab News ·
The tech platforms have long been criticized for failing to police violent extremist content, though they also face concerns over censorship. (File/AFP)

Facebook and tech giants to target attacker manifestos, far-right militias in database

By Reuters ·

Latest updates

Saudi aviation authority issues update for citizens’ travel procedures abroad 
Saudi aviation authority issues update for citizens’ travel procedures abroad 
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UAE is an innovator in the management of food waste, experts say
DGDA, Saudi Botanical Society sign MoU to turn historic Diriyah green
DGDA, Saudi Botanical Society sign MoU to turn historic Diriyah green
Ignore false COVID-19 claims and get vaccinated, Saudi health authorities urge public
Ignore false COVID-19 claims and get vaccinated, Saudi health authorities urge public
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Saudi Arabia participates in global education summit

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