Keywords: SOCIAL MEDIA


Two women and a minor arrested in Berrechid after circulating fake kidnapping video

Moroccan police have arrested two women and a minor in connection with the circulation of a misleading video falsely claiming a kidnapping in the city of Berrechid. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the General Directorate of National Security, the three suspects allegedly recorded......

Casablanca police deny rumor about disappearance of two children

Authorities in Casablanca have issued a clarification after a video circulating on social media claimed that two children had recently disappeared in the city. Police officials stressed that the incident mentioned in the video is not new and does not involve any criminal activity. According to the Casablanca......

Iranian AI disinformation campaign escalates during conflict

Iranian state media and pro Iran social media accounts have intensified the use of AI generated images and videos since hostilities began between US and Israeli forces and Iran in late February, according to a report that describes a fast moving online campaign built around false claims of successful......

Morocco denies false alert about child abductions

The Morocco Ministry of the Interior has strongly denied circulating rumors on social media regarding a supposed official note sent to schools about a wave of child abductions. Authorities emphasized that citizens should rely solely on verified, official sources. In a statement, the ministry clarified......

Americans debate viral calls to send Trump’s son to Iran war

After the first deaths of U.S. troops in the 2026 war with Iran, a wave of anger and irony has swept American social media, with some users demanding that President Donald Trump’s son Barron be sent to fight in the conflict. Six U.S. soldiers were killed during a U.S. military operation against......

Casablanca police open investigation after threatening video circulates online

Police in Casablanca have opened an investigation after a video circulated on social media showing an individual firing projectiles into the air in circumstances considered dangerous to public safety. According to information released by the local police prefecture, authorities responded swiftly......

When online criticism becomes a measure of personal alignment

Social media has turned public judgment into a daily experience. Comments, likes, and reposts function as instant verdicts on appearance, opinions, and life choices. For younger users in particular, the pressure to manage perception has intensified. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly half of......

Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children’s data protection failures

Britain’s data protection authority has fined U.S.-based platform Reddit £14.47 million (approximately $20 million) for violations related to children’s personal data, citing inadequate age verification and unlawful data processing. The penalty was imposed by the Information Commissioner's......

X appeals €120 million Eu Fine over digital services act violations

Social media platform X has filed an appeal against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Union for alleged breaches of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The penalty, issued in December, followed an investigation by European regulators into the company’s compliance with new......