Trump moves to pull U S troops from Syria sparks regional turmoil
The surprise U S withdrawal leaves Kurdish allies in the lurch as Turkish threats and Russian, Iranian, and Syrian government interests rise. Kurdish officials warn IS remnants may regroup while Turkish and Iranian forces gain leverage in a power vacuum.
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Facebook shuts down fake Bangladesh news sites before election
Facebook closed nine fake pages and six fake accounts tied to government-linked actors that spread pro government anti opposition propaganda in Bangladesh ahead of the December 30 national elections. The action followed analyses by Facebook and Graphika and involved pages resembling bdnews24 com and BBC Bangla. Officials cited coordinated inauthentic behavior and noted ongoing regulatory outreach amid a tense political climate.
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Thai Miss Universe gown critique sparks royal insult charge
Thai police investigate defamation claim linked to thumbs down critique of Miss Universe Thailand Sophida Kancharin's gown worn at a Dec 5 event. Complaint by Kitjanut, supported by Wanchaleom Jamneanphol, cites Computer Crime Act and lese majeste risks. Both figures are prominent in Thailand's online LGBT community.
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