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WorlddiplomacyOct 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia urged to spare Sri Lankan facing death over Facebook post

Anojan Sivarasa, a 24-year-old migrant worker from Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia following an appellate court ruling that found him guilty of blasphemy. The conviction stems from a comment posted on Facebook. His family and human rights advocates are making desperate pleas for mercy, highlighting the severe legal risks and strict digital surveillance applied to social media content in the kingdom.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 6, 2026

First Reactions to 'The Social Reckoning' Point to a Solid Sequel

Aaron Sorkin’s anticipated follow-up to 'The Social Network,' titled 'The Social Reckoning,' has been unveiled to members of the film press. Early reactions describe the movie as a solid sequel and a harsh assessment of Mark Zuckerberg. Critics have offered mixed-to-positive reviews ahead of the film's theatrical release this weekend, praising the performances of the ensemble cast while noting some pacing and directorial flaws.

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