Oxford: A new global study has called into question the assumptions associated with internet use in the past. In a study conducted at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, researchers analyzed the data of 2.4 million people from 168 countries for more than 15 years. The purpose of the research was to try…
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) study recommends responding with the same methods, running counter-narcotics campaigns offering advice that can be trusted on popular online platforms. “We can see that drug trafficking is not just carried out on the dark web. Legitimate e-commerce platforms are being exploited by criminals too,” said Jallal Toufiq, INCB President. …
With the Internet holding a critical role in navigating these complexities, the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum hosted by the Government of Japan is under the overarching theme, ‘The Internet We Want – Empowering All People.” Mitigating the risks Considering the rapid tech advances, including in Artificial Intelligence (AI), risking exacerbating existing inequalities, the Forum…
File photo Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and other foreign footballers are being considered to be given special SIM cards when they come to Iran. According to Arab media, this special SIM card will allow foreign footballers visiting Iran to access the Internet without any restrictions. According to foreign media, Saudi football club Al-Nasr will come…
New York: A study has found that moderate and consistent Internet use can improve cognitive performance in older adults. Research published in the August edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that heavy Internet use in old age is linked to delayed brain deterioration. In a study conducted at New York University’s…
Photos, Instagram Indonesia launched its first official internet satellite with the help of Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. Indonesia launched its first official internet satellite from the US mainland on Monday to provide internet access to remote parts of the country, international media reported. It is worth noting here that more than one third of the…
Imphal: After the situation in the Indian state of Manipur became tense, the supply of food has also stopped. After the violent incidents in the Indian state of Manipur on May 3, people have reached the brink of starvation due to the cessation of food supply, while the highway has also been blocked and the…
Strong democracy in Pakistan is in our interest, America; Photo: File Washington: The Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Mendez, has expressed concern over the situation in Pakistan and said that he supports efforts to normalize the situation. According to a foreign news agency, Bob Mendez called for the immediate restoration of…
Pakistan ranks last among 22 countries in Asia and 79 globally, the report said. Photo: Net Islamabad: Pakistan ranks among the worst performing countries in terms of internet access and digital governance. A detailed report on the complex relationship between human rights and information and communication technologies in Pakistan in 2022 found that Pakistan is…
New York: A new study suggests that regular use of the Internet may reduce the risk of dementia. A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that older adults who use the Internet regularly are less likely to develop dementia. In the study, New York University researchers followed 18,154 people…
