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SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter and Facebook said on Monday (Aug 19) they had dismantled a state-backed social media campaign originating in mainland China that sought to undermine protests in Hong Kong. Twitter said it suspended 936 accounts and the operations appeared to be a coordinated state-backed effort originating in China. It said these accounts were just the most active portions of this campaign and that a "larger, spammy network" of approximately 200,000 accounts had been proactively suspended before they were substantially active. READ: The deepening crisis over the Hong Kong protests, a commentary READ: Chinese state media pump up the jam to slam Hong Kong protests Facebook said it had removed accounts and pages from a small network after a tip from Twitter. It said that its investigation found links to individuals associated with the Chinese government. "We are disclosing a significant state-backed information operation focused on the situation in Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about China accused of using Twitter, Facebook against Hong Kong protests

SAN FRANCISCO: Social networking service Twitter on Monday (Aug 20) said it would no longer accept advertising from state-controlled news media. Twitter said in a statement that this measure would be a “global approach” and will be enforced across its "entire business". Affected accounts will be free to continue using the platform to engage in public conversation, but will not be allowed to use Twitter's advertising products, the microblogging platform said. The policy will apply to news media entities that are either financially or editorially controlled by the state, it added. Policy determinations will be made on the basis of critical issues of media freedom and independence. Twitter said. This includes control of editorial content, financial ownership, influence or interference over broadcasters, editors, and journalists, direct and indirect exertion of political pressure, and/or control over the production and distribution process. “The policy will not apply to … [Read more...] about Twitter to no longer accept advertising from state-controlled news media

Microblogging website Twitter has opened the support for its audio chat room — Spaces — to Android users. This was announced via Spaces’ official Twitter account. Android folks, our beta is growing! starting today you will be able to join and talk in any Space. SOON you’ll be a… https://t.co/XLGsmmKJzo — Spaces (@TwitterSpaces) 1614697719000 The company has still not shared details that by when and how the Android users will be able to use this feature. More details about this are expected to be revealed son. Back in December 2020, Twitter rolled out a limited version of the Spaces to iOS users. This feature from Twitter rivals the Clubhouse app, which is currently available only to iOS users that too through an invite-only method. Twitter, as a platform, has been giving importance to voice-based features. Earlier this month, Twitter started rolling out voice message features for direct messages (DMs) in India. The feature is available as a … [Read more...] about Twitter rolls out Spaces, its Clubhouse rival on Android

Supermodel Gigi Hadid fell victim to hackers on Friday (May 10). The 24-year-old’s timeline was flooded with racist and anti-Semitic messages after a security breach. The racially-charged tweets included the phrases “I wish Germany won WWII” and “Hitler did nothing wrong”. The hacker also call Donald Trump the best president ever and used the word “n*****” several times. A number of the tweets asked her 9.2million followers to follow another user @grinchsquad13. The hacker shared a purported Twitter direct message exchange between Hadid and Kendall Jenner dating back to June 2013 to convince her followers of the authenticity of the posts. The tweets have since been deleted after the model regained control of her account. Hadid used her Instagram to clear up the confusion. “Hope it goes without saying…my Twitter was hacked.” She thanked her followers for not calling her character into question. “Joke’s on the hacker…I don’t use Twitter DM’s.” This is not the first the … [Read more...] about Gigi Hadid says ‘joke’s on the hacker’ who broke into her Twitter account

Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, called the coronavirus shot a “vial of death” at an event held this weekend, and falsely claimed that the vaccine has killed people. Videos of the event are found on the Nation of Islam’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Both social media sites have recently developed policies to combat vaccine-related misinformation. Farrakhan chided black celebrities who have promoted the vaccine, saying that they were ‘being bought and paid for’ by the government and aid in the ‘destruction of your people.’ Louis Farrakhan, the influential leader of the Nation of Islam, continued his crusade against the coronavirus vaccines over the weekend, calling the vaccine a “vial of death” during remarks at the extremist group’s convention, where other speakers falsely claimed that the vaccines have caused more than 900 deaths. Videos of the convention, which was held for the Nation of Islam’s annual Saviours’ Day, are posted on the group’s … [Read more...] about ‘Vial Of Death’: Louis Farrakhan Pushes Vaccine Conspiracy Theories In Videos Posted On Facebook, Twitter

Twitter appears to have de-verified Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan on Friday, two days after he ranted about “Satanic Jews” and the “Synagogue of Satan.” Farrakhan is a notorious racist and anti-Semite who has close ties to several Democratic members of Congress . “I wonder will you recognize Satan? I wonder, will you see the Satanic Jew and the Synagogue of Satan, which has many races in it, because Satan has deceived the whole world, and think about the message that I was blessed by God to give you today,” Farrakhan said in a video he posted Wednesday. “Think about what they’re gonna say when they have been so thoroughly and completely unmasked. Whenever you read that God has told the Jews to hear and obey, and they say, I hear and I disobey, that’s Satan,”  he continued. (RELATED: Seven Louis Farrakhan Quotes On Jews, Gays And White People) WATCH: Thoroughly and completely unmasking the Satanic Jew and the Synagogue of Satan. Full Video: … [Read more...] about Twitter Finally De-Verifies Louis Farrakhan After ‘Satanic Jew’ Rant [VIDEO]

Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Group was in Jamshedpur on Tuesday (March 2) to celebrate the birth anniversary of the founder Jamsetji Tata. Ratan Tata shared an old picture with Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata on Twitter. The picture is a major throwback and the duo can be seen standing in front of the statue of founder Jamsetji Tata in Jamshedpur. My best wishes to all the Tata group companies, the employees & their families on the birth anniversary of our founder, Mr. Jamsetji Tata, who has inspired us with his kindness over the years. This founder’s day has special emotions for me, reminding me of my mentor Mr. JRD Tata pic.twitter.com/GUZCqj9ESk — Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) March 3, 2021 "My best wishes to all the Tata group companies, the employees & their families on the birth anniversary of our founder, Mr. Jamsetji Tata, who has inspired us with his kindness over the years. This founder’s day has special emotions for me, reminding me of my … [Read more...] about Ratan Tata shares founder JRD Tata’s picture on twitter on his birth anniversary

Well, 2021 seems to have begun with many fashion experiments and we are loving the unique trends. But our favourite one has arrived - it's a sweater that looks like cheese, yes you read that right! Well, if you are a cheese lover and would love to flaunt your love for the same, then you can't ignore this bizarre sweater by Italian luxury fashion house, Prada. Called the 'Openwork viscose turtleneck sweater' on the brand's website, the sunny yellow sweater is defined by a precious openwork motif with placed holes. The sweater features long sleeves, openwork motif, slim-fit silhouette, ribbed knit cuffs and hem, intarsia logo and a back zipper closure. This viscose turtleneck sweater belongs to brand's Spring Summer 2021 collection and is the result of an ongoing creative conversation. The collection marks the debut of Creative Co-Directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. Defined by a precious openwork motif with placed holes, this viscose turtleneck sweater completes the … [Read more...] about This yellow sweater with holes costs INR 80,000 and Twitter users feel it looks like cheese

Tardar Sauce, popularly known as Grumpy Cat because of her seemingly glum expression, has died, her family said on Friday (May 17). Grumpy Cat's family announced on Instagram and Twitter that the seven-year-old feline died on Tuesday due to complications from an infection. "We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat. Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome," read the Instagram post. "She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha. "Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family, Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world - even when times were tough. "Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere." The post was signed off by her family, Tabatha, Bryan, and … [Read more...] about Grumpy no more: Feline Instagram and Twitter star Grumpy Cat dies, aged 7

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday joined Twitter and garnered a massive response with tens of thousands following her on the social media platform within hours. Her logging on to Twitter with the account @priyankagandhi came on the day of her maiden visit to Uttar Pradesh as an All India Congress Committee general secretary. "Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is now on Twitter. You may follow her at @priyankagandhi," a tweet from the Congress' official Twitter handle said. She didn't post a tweet, but followed seven people, including her brother and party chief Rahul Gandhi as well as party leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot Randeep Singh Surjewala, Ahmed Patel and the Congress's official account. Over 45,000 people followed her within hours of her joining the microblogging site. Priyanka Gandhi (47) and Scindia (48) took charge as AICC general secretary UP east and UP west respectively last week. The Congress seems … [Read more...] about Priyanka Gandhi joins Twitter