What We Are Reading Today: ‘Extremely Online’ documents the fleeting and permanent nature of the internet

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Everyone assumes the internet is “forever” but, is it? One person who knows how much the internet is both permanent and fleeting is technology journalist Taylor Lorenz. Her 2023 book “Extremely Online: The Untold story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet” is a compilation of a grassroots effort that simultaneously encouraged people to … Read more

Secretary General receives Russia’s permanent observer to OIC

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JEDDAH: Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha recently received ambassador Turko Daudov, Russia’s permanent representative to the OIC, at the body’s headquarters in Jeddah. During the meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between the organization and Russia, along with developments in Gaza, the Palestinian issue, and other matters of … Read more

Ben & Jerry’s calls for ‘permanent and immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza

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LONDON: London’s Metropolitan Police war crimes unit has met a pro-Palestinian campaign group to hear allegations of war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, The Times reported. The International Center of Justice for Palestinians said on Tuesday it provided hard drives and detailed dossiers to the unit. This followed Scotland Yard’s appeal for evidence regarding … Read more