Keywords: Identity


Reuters investigation identifies Banksy as Bristol native Robin Gunningham

A Reuters investigation published Thursday says it has identified the anonymous street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, a man from Bristol who reportedly later changed his legal name to David Jones. The 3,500 word report traces a series of clues linking the artist to locations ranging from war damaged......

How Iran shifted from a Sunni scholars’ hub to an officially Shia state

Iran, historically recognized as a center for Sunni scholarship, has undergone a profound religious and political transformation over the centuries. Today, the nation officially embraces Shia Islam, a shift that has influenced its domestic policies and regional relations. Experts explain that this transition......

Palo Alto Networks closes $25 billion CyberArk deal, plans Tel Aviv listing

Palo Alto Networks on Tuesday completed its $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, positioning identity security at the core of its strategy as enterprises grapple with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence agents across corporate networks. The deal, first announced in July 2025, is the largest......

Morocco accelerates socially oriented artificial intelligence strategy

In recent months, Morocco has sharply accelerated its digital and artificial intelligence agenda through a series of agreements and strategies that touch public administration, data infrastructure and AI-related industries, all aligned with a “Digital Morocco 2030” vision. What is new is......

World App introduces encrypted chat and crypto banking in major global rollout

The World App, developed by the team behind Worldcoin and co-founded by Sam Altman, has undergone a major transformation, evolving into a multifunctional platform that merges secure communication with financial services. The latest update introduces an encrypted chat service, digital banking features,......

Men embracing princess traits challenge traditional masculinity

The term "les hommes princesses" refers to a growing cultural movement where men openly adopt traits and expressions traditionally associated with femininity, such as vulnerability, attention to appearance, and the use of makeup or feminine clothing. Despite these characteristics, they continue......

Attijariwafa Bank warns of identity theft and spread of false information

The Attijariwafa Bank Group has issued a public warning after discovering a fraudulent video circulating online that uses the image, name, and voice of its Chairman and CEO. According to the bank, the video — designed to imitate a national media report — redirects......

U.S. Supreme court allows Trump to end passport gender marker policy

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to implement new rules requiring that U.S. passports display a citizen’s biological sex at birth rather than their chosen gender identity. In a 6–3 decision, the......

Moroccan cybercriminals exploit global retail firms in gift card scheme

A sophisticated cybercrime campaign originating in Morocco has been targeting global retail and consumer services companies, stealing and monetizing gift cards on a large scale. Dubbed “Jingle Thief,” this operation has been active since 2021, leveraging cloud-based infrastructure to execute......