The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of a deteriorating environment for public freedoms in Cameroon ahead of the October 12 presidential elections, urging urgent measures to ensure free and transparent elections.

Rumors have circulated on social media claiming that US President Donald Trump is seriously ill or dead, despite his personal denial. The hashtag "Trump dead" was used over 104,000 times on the X platform, accompanied by manipulated photos and misinformation about his health.

Fayoum Governorate announced the registration for the free initiatives 'Digital Egypt Buds and Cubs' remains open until September 18, aiming to prepare a new generation skilled in information and communication technology.

The US court ruled on Google's search engine monopoly case, allowing the company to avoid a potential breakup and keep the Chrome browser and exclusive Apple contracts, while imposing limited data sharing with competitors to break the monopoly.

Meta announced it will prevent its chatbots from discussing suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders with teenagers, directing them instead to contact experts. This follows a U.S. investigation and concerns over inappropriate conversations.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has acquired advanced Israeli spyware called "Graphite," capable of hacking smartphones and breaking encryption in secure communication apps like WhatsApp and Signal, raising widespread privacy and national security concerns.

Google has avoided breakup in the U.S. antitrust trial but faces temporary restrictions limiting exclusive deals and requiring data sharing with competitors. The decision is temporary, with a final ruling expected in September, and legal battles may continue until 2027 or 2028.

The phenomenon called "Vibe Hacking" highlights a worrying rise in AI-assisted cybercrime, with tools like "Claude Code" used to carry out large-scale data extortion targeting at least 17 organizations, demanding ransoms up to $500,000.

Satellite internet via LEO offers a fast deployment solution to bridge Lebanon's digital gaps but requires institutional reforms and regulation to ensure integration with terrestrial networks and protect digital sovereignty.

China held a grand military parade showcasing new generation weapons and its nuclear triad to mark 80 years since Japan's defeat in World War II, with leaders including Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, and Vladimir Putin in attendance.