Users of the popular micro-blogging platform X have been put on notice by Elon Musk, the platform's owner, regarding the practice of engagement farming. Musk issued a stern warning that any account found engaging in such activities would face suspension unless immediate corrective measures were taken. In a message posted on X, Musk stated, "Any accounts caught engaging in farming tactics will be subject to suspension and will be traced back to their source." Engagement farming occurs when users attempt to boost their activity levels on social media platforms artificially. This often involves participating in multiple Twitter spaces simultaneously, with the sole aim of increasing one's online presence without providing any genuine value. Many users employ this method to garner more foll...

Dr Sanam Vakil, the individual in charge of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House, expressed approval of Iran's denial of the alleged attack on its territory by Israel. On Thursday, reports indicated that Israel conducted a strike in Isfahan. According to sources, the attack specifically targeted a military site and was carefully planned to prevent damage and prevent further hostile actions by Iran. Commenting on this situation as reported by the Guardian UK, Vakil mentioned, “With Iran persisting in its denial of the attack and diverting attention away from it, and with no additional strikes observed, there is an opportunity for both sides to de-escalate tensions at this moment.” In her analysis, the timing of the strike, which coincided with the birthday of Ira...