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Friday, March 20, 2026
TopicEmojis

Topic: Emojis

Why are emojis so confusing? They have way too many meanings

A single emoji might communicate irony, sincerity, or sarcasm, depending on who is using it, what platform they are using it on, and what generation they belong to.

Can emojis be evidence in court? Forensic linguists are figuring it out

In France, a man was convicted of threatening his ex-girlfriend and sentenced to 3 months in prison. He had sent the gun emoji in a text.

Apple has a menstruation emoji now, and here’s why it matters

Gender activists call Apple's move 'interesting' for 'visibilising and normalising taboos'.

We have more than 3,000 emojis, but this one is the most popular

Once favoured by texting teenagers, emojis are now the preserve of politicians, celebrities and big brands – used to communicate nuanced messages.

On Camera

How the US is rapidly reaching the limits of imperial over-reach

Beyond the immediate protection of Israel and its borders, which the USA could reasonably commit itself to, it did not need to get into every war in the Muslim world.

Why the US shouldn’t try to outsmart the oil market

Selling oil futures would be a desperate ploy, born of panic about rising US gasoline and diesel retail prices ahead of the midterm elections.

Israel’s tolerance for persistent threats on its borders has eroded: US intel on Iran war

When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.