Iran has been dealing with severe internet restrictions for the second day in a row, leaving citizens unable to connect with the outside world. The country is also facing unrest as protests have resulted in 65 reported deaths, including 15 security personnel. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has expressed support for Iranian protesters, stating that Iran is moving towards freedom.
In a separate development, a young entrepreneur has managed to start a $1.4 million video production company after learning video editing skills from YouTube alone. The County Sheriff has reported three locations in the city where shootings have taken place, with further investigations ongoing.
In India, a BJP leader’s statement has sparked controversy, leading to widespread criticism. Meanwhile, Israel is also trying to capitalize on Iran’s situation, with plans to hinder the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The Iranian government has confirmed the situation, with the military on high alert to monitor enemy movements.
Pakistan has expressed its support for the stability and security of Somalia, emphasizing the need for continuous support. The police have reported that over 30 protesters have been arrested, with one police officer injured in the process.
The US has briefed President Trump on possible military options against Iran during the protests. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that those inciting violence will be safe from the fire, while Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has criticized EU leaders for their “war madness,” saying it poses the biggest threat to Hungary.
In a related issue, Meta has instructed X to preserve all internal documents and data related to Grok AI by the end of 2026, following a dispute over the platform’s ability to create illegal content. The EU has expressed concerns over the issue, stating that the problem remains unresolved.
Meta has also announced that it will limit the image creation and editing feature on its platform, Grok AI, to only paying subscribers. The move has sparked criticism from EU leaders, with the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office calling it “insulting” and stating that it does not solve the problem.
In a statement, Thomas Regnier, the EU’s digital affairs spokesperson, said that the change does not address the fundamental issue and that the EU demands that platforms design their systems to make the creation of indecent content impossible.
The controversy comes as Elon Musk’s company, X, has faced criticism for allowing users to create and share explicit content using AI. The platform has since limited the feature to paying subscribers, but the issue remains a contentious one.
