US billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X was once again blocked in Brazil on Thursday (Sep 19), within 24 hours of its temporary come-back. The app became available to some users in the South American country on Wednesday following an update to its communications network.

However, Brazilian Supreme Court was quick to intervene, saying the company had "unlawfully, persistently and intentionally" disregarded judicial rulings and would face a daily fine exceeding $900,000 for non-compliance.

Earlier, X itself acknowledged that its service was "inadvertent and temporary."

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The Brazilian Association of Internet and Telecommunications Providers (Abrint) said the app went offline again “just before 4pm local time.”

Judge Alexandre de Moraes, the high-profile judge who has been involved in a prolonged dispute with Elon Musk, on Thursday called X "recalcitrant", while instructing the state telecommunications agency to immediately take measures to block access to the app again.

<h2>Feud between X and&nbsp;Moraes</h2>

X, owned by&nbsp;Musk, last month claimed its representative in Brazil&nbsp;was threatened by the Supreme Court judge with legal action if it did not comply with legal orders to take down some content.

"Moraes has chosen to threaten our staff in Brazil rather than respect the law or due process," X's Global Government Affairs account posted.&nbsp;

"As a result, to protect the safety of our staff, we have made the decision to close our operation in Brazil, effective immediately," the statement added.

Earlier this year,&nbsp;Moraes ordered X to take down accounts accused of posting fake news and spreading hatred&nbsp;during the regime of former&nbsp;President Jair Bolsonaro.

Musk called the order "unconstitutional,"&nbsp;and moved to unblock the previously-banned accounts. Following this,&nbsp;Moraes ordered an inquiry into the American&nbsp;billionaire.

(With inputs from agencies)

US billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X was once again blocked in Brazil on Thursday (Sep 19), within 24 hours of its temporary come-back. The app became available to some users in the South American country on Wednesday following an update to its communications network.

US billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X was once again blocked in Brazil on Thursday (Sep 19), within 24 hours of its temporary come-back. The app became available to some users in the South American country on Wednesday following an update to its communications network. However, Brazilian Supreme Court was quick to intervene, saying the company had "unlawfully, persistently and intentionally" disregarded judicial rulings and would face a daily fine exceeding $900,000 for non-compliance. Earlier, X itself acknowledged that its service was "inadvertent and temporary." Also read: Elon Musk's X to end operations in Brazil 'effective immediately' following spat with judge The Brazilian Association of Internet and Telecommunications Providers (Abrint) said the app went offline again “just before 4pm local time.” Judge Alexandre de Moraes, the high-profile judge who has been involved in a prolonged dispute with Elon Musk, on Thursday called X "recalcitrant", while instructing the state telecommunications agency to immediately take measures to block access to the app again. Feud between X and Moraes X, owned by Musk, last month claimed its representative in Brazil was threatened by the Supreme Court judge with legal action if it did not comply with legal orders to take down some content. "Moraes has chosen to threaten our staff in Brazil rather than respect the law or due process," X's Global Government Affairs account posted. "As a result, to protect the safety of our staff, we have made the decision to close our operation in Brazil, effective immediately," the statement added. Earlier this year, Moraes ordered X to take down accounts accused of posting fake news and spreading hatred during the regime of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Musk called the order "unconstitutional," and moved to unblock the previously-banned accounts. Following this, Moraes ordered an inquiry into the American billionaire. (With inputs from agencies)

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Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X after it failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the South American country.

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X after it failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the South American country. Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in Brazil. As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on, Prime Minister Netanyahu informed that he was in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza. However, this stance of Netanyahu horrified Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. In other news from around the world, another knife attack has been reported in Germany days after the deadly Solingen stabbings. On Friday, a woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in Siegen. Click on the headlines to read more: Elon Musk seethes as X is banned in Brazil on Supreme Court's order A Supreme Court judge in Brazil on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country. The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country have been given five days to block access to X. Netanyahu and Gallant exchange fiery words after Israeli PM prioritises stationing troops over saving hostages The divide between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant appears to be widening. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday (Aug 29) Netanyahu informed that he is in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports. Another knife attack in Germany: Woman stabs and wounds six people in bus A 32-year-old woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in Germany on Friday (Aug 30), just days after the deadly stabbings in Solingen that killed three people and injured eight others. Why Trump stopped aid to Pakistan as president? Former NSA reveals in book Former US president Donald Trump stopped aid to Pakistan after it emerged that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was in "undeniable complicity" with the terrorists, ex-National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt Gen (retd) HR McMaster has revealed in his book. Also watch | Cartel clashes with police in Mexico's Culiacan ×

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