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Captain Lachlan may be News Corp’s master and commander but troubled waters lie ahead
The Age
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September 9, 2025
Washington: Securing Lachlan Murdoch as the successor to the News Corp media empire is hardly the dawn of a new era, but it does clear the way for Rupert Murdoch’s elder son to steer the ship unencumbered. On board that ship is valuable cargo,...
At least 19 killed in Nepal following protests over social media ban
Sky News Australia
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September 9, 2025
Up to 19 people have been killed in Nepal following clashes between protesters and police over a social media ban, which has since been lifted. On Monday, young protesters forced their way into the country’s capital, Kathmandu, parliament building...
Nepal lifts social media ban after protest rally claims 19 lives, PM Oli orders probe
Business Upturn
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September 9, 2025
Nepal lifted its week-long ban on social media platforms including Facebook, X, and YouTube on Tuesday, a day after violent protests in Kathmandu left at least 19 people dead. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, addressing the nation, said the...
TV Ratings Monday 8 September 2025: Nine leads with news & The Block
Mediaweek
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September 9, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email Total People TV Ratings Nine’s 9News recorded a total TV national reach of 2,261,000, a total TV national audience of 1,474,000 and a BVOD audience of 188,000. Seven’s Seven News recorded a total TV national reach of...
World News | Nepal Protests: Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari Resigns
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 9 (ANI): Nepal's Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari on Tuesday resigned from his post, condemning the government's crackdown that led to the deaths of 19 people during 'Gen Z' protests across Kathmandu and other...
A look at the anti-corruption protests that ended Nepal's social media ban
The Straits Times
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September 9, 2025
NEW DELHI - Nepal has lifted a social media ban that sparked deadly anti-corruption protests in the Himalayan nation, with 19 people killed and more than 100 injured as security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds. Here...
Rupert Murdoch's son Lachlan takes control of family media empire, including Fox News and Wall Street Journal
Heart Radio
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9 September 2025, 03:20 | Updated: 9 September 2025, 05:27 The Murdoch family have reached a deal which will see Rupert Murdoch's son Lachlan cement control of the family media empire that includes Fox News and The Wall Street Journal. The...
Nepal lifts ban on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms after protests that killed 19 people; but why it is not the end of 'Gen Z protest'
The Times of India
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Nepal's government has lifted its ban on major social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. This come after a violent crackdown on protests left at least 19 people dead. The unrest, which was sparked by the...
FACT CHECK: DHS Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens, Not “Firefighters” as Media Falsely Claims
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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Individuals arrested had prior charges for drug trafficking and illegally carrying a firearm WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calls out the media for false reporting and completely misrepresenting an encounter between U.S....
U.S. News ranks South Dakota second-best in road quality: South Dakotans react
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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September 9, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - U.S. News recently released road quality rankings for all 50 states, and South Dakota is ranked second best. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics lists South Dakota as having the third-highest percentage of acceptable...
Exhicon Events Media Solutions signs MoU with IEML to develop PPP-based convention centres
Business Upturn
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September 9, 2025
Exhicon Events Media Solutions Ltd. (Exhicon) on Tuesday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML) to jointly identify, bid, develop and manage world-class Exhibition and Convention...
world Access to social media restored in Turkey, internet monitor says
Asiaone
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September 9, 2025
ISTANBUL — Access to major social media and messaging platforms in Turkey has been restored a day after widespread restrictions were imposed, Netblocks, a global internet monitor, said on Monday (Sept 8). Platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram,...
Grapevine: Porter and Ziffi Chess in news
VC Circle
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Logistics startup Porter has extended its ongoing funding round, while fast-format chess gaming platform Ziffi Chess has raised fresh funding, according to separate media reports. Porter Bengaluru-based logistics platform Porter is close to...
Ola Electric responds to media report on auditor’s observation – Know More
Business Upturn
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September 9, 2025
Ola Electric Mobility Limited has issued a clarification regarding recent media reports citing its auditor’s remarks on internal financial controls (IFC) related to inventory. The company explained that the observation pertains to “an isolated...
Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban Following Generation Z Protests
Mezha
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September 9, 2025
Demonstrators shout slogans as they gather to protest the deaths of 19 people on Monday after anti-corruption protests sparked by a ban on social media, which was later lifted, during a curfew in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 9, 2025....
Nepal’s government lifts social media ban after deadly protests
Express & Star
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Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on social media platforms, a day after police opened fire on mass street protests against the ban, killing 19 people. The district administration ordered an indefinite curfew in the capital and schools were...
Ban On Facebook, Instagram, Other Social Media Apps Must Be Lifted Immediately: Nepal's Former Dy PM Rajendra Mahato Amid Gen Z Protests
Free Press Journal
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September 9, 2025
Ban On Facebook, Instagram, Other Social Media Apps Must Be Lifted Immediately: Nepal's Former Dy PM Rajendra Mahato Amid Gen Z Protests | X @vemulvenugopal Nepal's former Deputy Prime Minister Rajendra Mahato on Monday condemned the government’s...
Kathmandu protests persist as Nepal govt revokes social media restrictions
The Economic Times
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September 9, 2025
Even after the Nepal government revoked its controversial decision to ban social media platforms, protestors continue to occupy the streets of Kathmandu. Demonstrations erupted earlier this week, with citizens storming parliamentary buildings in...
Vera Sidika defends co-parenting with Brown Mauzo amid social media drama
The Standard
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Vera Sidika defends co-parenting with Brown Mauzo amid social media drama Socialite Vera Sidika has opened up about her co-parenting arrangement with singer Brown Mauzo, insisting that their children are always under the care of one parent....
Top Asian News 6:11 a.m. GMT
Yahoo News
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Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government lifted its ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after police opened fire on mass street protests against the...