October 2018
Annual Report on Internet Freedom: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism
The Freedom House report highlights a global trend of increasing digital authoritarianism, with governments tightening control over internet freedoms and using claims of fake news…
Asian Runner-Up; A Porter with Olympic Dreams
Taha Ghafari, a runner-up in the 2014 Asian Cross Country Championship, is now working as a porter to support his family, highlighting the struggles faced…
Adobe Stirs Up a Storm with Its New Products
Adobe has launched several new products, including Adobe Rush for video editing and a full version of Photoshop for iPads, enhancing user experience and functionality.…
Joint Patrols by the U.S. and Turkey in Syria's Manbij 'Will Begin Soon'
U.S. and Turkish forces are set to begin joint patrols in Manbij, Syria, as part of an agreement to disarm Kurdish forces in the area.…
The U.S. Halts F-35 Fighter Jet Flights
The U.S. has temporarily halted all F-35 flights after a crash during a training exercise, leading to inspections of fuel transfer tubes. This decision affects…
Emergency Landing of Astronauts Due to Technical Malfunction of Soyuz Spacecraft
Two astronauts, Alexey Oshin and Nick Hague, made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan due to a technical malfunction of the Soyuz spacecraft shortly after launch.…
Increasing Presence of Women in the Lebanese Army
The Lebanese Army is experiencing an increase in female participation, with plans for women to eventually engage in field operations. Additionally, Lubna Al-Olayan has become…