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Illustration of silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng, named China Digital Times' 2025 Person of the Year, at his censored streaming setup.

China Digital Times names silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng 2025 person of the year

15 जनवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि

China Digital Times (CDT) has named silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng as their 2025 Person of the Year. This selection highlights the challenges faced by independent voices in China. The announcement forms part of CDT's year-end roundup series.

Gabrielle Goliath opens Elegy independently at Venice Biennale

South African artist Gabrielle Goliath presented her installation Elegy as an independent exhibit in Venice this week, after Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie blocked its selection as the national entry.

Havana authorities cover garbage pile with sacks to block photos

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Employees at a state warehouse in Havana's Nuevo Vedado have covered a fence with sacks to stop neighbors from photographing a large garbage pile next to a bust of Jose Marti and the Cuban flag. Journalist Yoani Sanchez of 14ymedio reports the waste accumulates weekly near the facility supplying rationed market goods. The action aims to prevent images from spreading on social media and WhatsApp.

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Windscribe launches stealth VPN app for Android

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Trump's FCC blocks Colbert interview with Texas Democrat

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Investec Cape Town Art Fair opens with Listen theme

रक्षा मंत्रालय ने 35 किताबें मंजूर कीं, जनरल नरवाने की एक लंबित

2020 से 2024 के बीच रक्षा मंत्रालय ने सेवानिवृत्त सैन्य अधिकारियों की 35 किताबों को मंजूरी दी, लेकिन पूर्व सेना प्रमुख जनरल एम एम नरवाने की संस्मरण 'फोर स्टार्स ऑफ डेस्टिनी' अकेली लंबित है। यह किताब विपक्ष के नेता राहुल गांधी द्वारा सरकार की आलोचना में उद्धृत की गई थी। आरटीआई के जवाब से पता चलता है कि यह प्रक्रिया में असामान्य देरी का मामला है।

AdHoc rules out uncensored physical version of Dispatch for Switch

03 फरवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Developer AdHoc Studio has confirmed there is no possibility of releasing an uncensored physical version of its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The announcement follows fan backlash over default censorship on the platforms. While a digital update to reduce some censorship is in the works, physical options remain limited.

Venezuelans still need VPN to access X after Maduro's capture

A digital rights group has debunked rumors that Venezuela's ban on X has been lifted. Despite Nicolas Maduro's recent capture, there have been no meaningful changes to the country's internet censorship practices. Venezuelans continue to rely on VPNs to access the platform.

McKenzie’s claim of foreign power behind Biennale cancellation questioned

15 जनवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie defended cancelling Gabrielle Goliath’s artwork for the 2026 Venice Biennale as protection against a foreign power pushing a Gaza agenda. Evidence indicates Qatar Museums had withdrawn interest in funding before McKenzie’s intervention on 22 December. The move has raised concerns over censorship in South Africa’s arts sector.

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