In a new order, the US State Department said that beginning 15 December 2025, a review of the online presence for all H-1B applicants and their dependents will be conducted.
Tag: Social Media
Singapore man fined SGD 3,500 for Instagram ‘joke’ about blowing up Etihad Airways flight departing from Changi Airport
The convict, Azim Shah Abubakar Shah, aged 22, was a national serviceman with the Singapore Civil Defence Force. He was travelling overseas on vacation in February 2025 when he cracked this sick joke. He was fined on October 6 for the offence.
Fear of visa denial pushes Indian student to clean up online presence
The student, from West Bengal, had hoped to begin a postdoctoral position in the US after finishing his research in life sciences. Over tea at JNU’s Mamu Dhaba, he often speaks with friends about how things changed so quickly, as reported by The Print.
Donald Trump posts AI image as Pope; gets brickbats and bouquets on social media
In the Vatican, cardinals are set to begin on May 7 the process to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. US President Donald Trump was among the world leaders who attended his funeral at St Peter’s Square on April 26.
Singapore GE2025: “No one wins if SG ends up more deeply divided,” says PM Wong on foreign actors’ meddling
In a series of X posts, serving Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong urged Singaporeans to reject online attempts to divide Singaporeans votes, and asked the electorate to “never mix race and religion with politics”. He warned: “No one wins if SG ends up more deeply divided.”
Real or AI? Donald Trump and Elon Musk look great in their Holi getup
This not-quite-official X account usually posts updates on the decisions and announcements from Donald Trump, and it also professes to admire Elon Musk. While it is very unlikely that either of them played Holi this year, the image is sure to lift the spirits of Indians wary of the global tariff war unleashed by POTUS.
Deepfakes in Singapore: PM Wong warns against digital scams using his image to sell cryptocurrency or get-rich-quick schemes
Former Singapore Prime Minister and current Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has also been targeted in the past by scammers using deepfake technology to sell cryptocurrency and spread false views.
UNESCO survey shows 62 percent digital content creators do not fact check information before sharing
UNESCO survey shows 62 percent digital content creators do not fact check information before sharing it
Australia plans to introduce legislation to ban minors from using social media
Australia government plans to introduce new legislation his year to ban minors from using social media.
WATCH: Doggo dressed up as baby Krishna on Janmashtami goes viral; pet lovers defend pooch against peeved believers
Crossing 3 million views and shared on various social media platforms, the video became a talking point around the Janmashtami festival.
