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Social media impacts youth wellbeing: UN happiness report

"Dramatic declines" in happiness were recorded among under 25s in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and "especially among girls", the report said.

March 31, 2026

The Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, US (AFP/File)

Pentagon pizza theory: late-night orders spark online war speculation

Social media users revived the 'Pentagon pizza theory' after late-night restaurant activity near the Pentagon, fueling speculation about secret US military activity.

January 10, 2026

'Remove her clothes': Global backlash over Grok sexualized images

Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok faces global backlash for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. The EU, UK, India, France, and Malaysia call for investigations, while xAI promises urgent fixes to safeguard users.

January 6, 2026

Indian army soldiers light earthen lamp on a fence to celebrate Diwali, near the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector, Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. October 16, 2025. (AP)

Fact Check: Why Kashmir can never be an integral part of India

Kashmir remains a UN-recognized disputed territory despite Indian claims. International law and UN resolutions call for a plebiscite to determine the region’s final status through the will of its people.

October 21, 2025

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