The United States stopped all weapons deliveries to Iraq in the midst of the growing tensions with the government in Baghdad, the US-based Inside Defense news site reported.

US stops weapons delivery to Iraq amid tensions with Baghdad: Reports

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the new logo of America's newest military branch, Space Force. However, the latest announcement did not go well on social media as people quickly started drawing similarities to a "Star Trek" insignia.

Trump launches Space force logo; Twitter points out striking similarities with Star Trek emblem

Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square on Saturday, firing live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators who have camped out there for months, Reuters reporters said.

Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad's main protest camp, shoot at demonstrators

There are two things we all know about US President Donald Trump - first, he despises traditional media, and second, he absolutely loves social media. The US President recently broke his own record of tweets by tweeting 125 times within 24 hours.

Now, Trump brags about beating PM Modi on Facebook

A Chinese student from the University of Minnesota has been arrested and sentenced for allegedly posting tweets that were critical of President Xi Jinping. Prior to the arrest, 20-year-old Luo Daiqing had returned at the end of the spring semester to Wuhan, his hometown which has made headlines the world over for the spread of the lethal coronavirus.

University of Minnesota student jailed in China over critical tweets on President Xi

A new presidential record for activity on Twitter is set by the impeached US President Donald Trump. Tweeting and retweeting on his favourite social media app, the President ranted at length about the Senate impeachment trial, the Democrats who want to replace him and other unusual things.

125 tweets in a day — Donald Trump floods Twitter with impeachment proceedings

Hashtag inventor Messina on next big thing on Internet

The Walmart Twitter page went on trolling-mode when it cracked a joke that referred to the late Hollywood actor Paul Walker. The brand page had apparently posted an edgy one-liner on a user's comment who seemed immensely stoked about getting his hands on the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with pink strawberry-and-cream icing that Walmart had on offer according to its recent Tweet.

Walmart Twitter gets slammed after making an insensitive Paul Walker joke

Kerala Tourism on Wednesday shared a recipe for a popular meat dish in the Central Travancore region of Kerala, Beef Ularthiyathu, which is a special delicacy in the region.

Kerala Tourism shares recipe of beef delicacy on social media

Vince Vaughn, an outspoken Democrat who in the past has supported Republican candidates, has recently been subject to radical social media outrage after a video came on Twitter that featured him with US President Donald Trump during the national championship game in New Orleans, Los Angeles.

Vince Vaughn faces backlash after being spotted with US President Donald Trump

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Tuesday made donations of $690,000 to the Australian bushfires relief efforts. Soon after the post, the internet slammed Bezos as people highlighted that the amount is roughly how much money Bezos makes in minutes.

'Bezos donates three minutes of his day': Amazon CEO slammed for Australia bushfires donation

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday extended her wishes to people on the occasion of Lohri. "India has a unique culture, farmers thank the nature by celebrating and beating drums after harvesting Kharif corps, wishing all the people on the festival of Til, sweets, dishes and celebration, Lohri #HappyLohri," Gandhi tweeted.

Priyanka Gandhi extends wishes to people on Lohri

Japanese Fashion Tycoon and billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, in a social experiment, has decided to give away a billion yen {$9 million (Rs 64.36 crore)}. The mammoth amount is to be distributed among 1000 of his lucky followers.

Japanese fashion designer Yusaku Maezawa is giving away $9 million to his Twitter followers

Twitter Inc has suspended more than a dozen accounts associated with Venezuela's government and military, including the OPEC nation's oil ministry and the armed forces' operational command.

Twitter suspends over a dozen Venezuelan government, military accounts

In a bid to control abuse and harassment on Twitter, the social media giant on Thursday announced to limit the 'reply' option on its platform. The new feature will allow users to control who can reply to their tweets, Twitter said at the annual CES tech conference.

In a bid to combat online abuse, Twitter to limit replies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extending New Year wishes to the nation and hoped that this year will be "filled with joy and prosperity". PM Modi wished everyone a "wonderful 2020" and hoped for everyone's good health.

May this year be filled with joy and prosperity: PM Modi tweets out 

On the occasion of New Year, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday wished the nation and said that the new decade is an occasion to renew our commitment towards a stronger India.

'New decade is occasion to renew commitment towards stronger India': President Ram Nath Kovind

With just days to go before Taiwan's elections, its giant neighbour is trying a push-and-pull strategy on the island Beijing claims as Chinese territory, rattling its sabre while trying to coax electors with outwardly friendlier policies.

Ahead of Taiwan elections, China unveils friendly policies for business community

88,000 Saudi-backed accounts have been banned by Twitter over peddling propaganda. These accounts were aimed to boost the Saudi government's popularity. #SaudiArabia #UAE #Twitter #WION

88,000 Saudi-backed accounts banned by Twitter over peddling propaganda

Twitter on Friday suspended thousands of accounts which it said were linked "to a significant state-backed information operation" originated in Saudi Arabia. "We are sharing comprehensive data about 5,929 accounts which we have removed for violating our platform manipulation policies," the micro-blogging site said on its public blog post.

Twitter suspends thousands of accounts that were 'linked to Saudi Arabia'

The US President Donald Trump on Thursday mocked teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg after she was named Time's Person of the year for 2019. Reprising his ridicule of 16-year-old Thunberg, Trump said, "Greta must work on her Anger Management problem" and advised her to go to a "good old-fashioned movie".

Teenager working on anger management: Greta Thunberg's Twitter bio after Trump mocks her

Twitter Inc plans to set up an independent research group to create an "open and decentralized" system for social networks, CEO Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday, which could relieve pressure on the company to appease critics of its content policies but also give rise to a new crop of competitors.

Twitter plans to build 'decentralized standard' for social networks

One-third Americans rely on news platforms they acknowledge are less reliable: Study

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world's strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold.

Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants

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