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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicWall Street Journal

Topic: Wall Street Journal

Can Facebook’s ‘secretive’ image be altered? Its Oversight Board could make a difference

The first-ever 'transparency report' into Facebook could be a golden opportunity for the board to put its foot down on the social media giant's chronic secrecy.

Before Covid officially hit, 3 at Wuhan lab were hospitalised in Nov 2019, says WSJ report

The WSJ report cites a US intelligence report and fuels calls for further investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pakistan will seek to continue detention of Daniel Pearl murder convict Omar Sheikh — WSJ report

Sindh HC ordered Omar’s release Thursday. But a Wall Street Journal report quotes a Pakistani legal official, who says he will remain behind bars as authorities will try to prevent his release.

‘They crossed limits’ — VHP says will take legal action against WSJ over Bajrang Dal report

WSJ report says despite an internal assessment calling for a ban on Bajrang Dal, Facebook has not cracked down on the group over financial and safety considerations.

Facebook fears ban on Bajrang Dal could risk staff safety, business prospects — WSJ report

Facebook safety team concluded this year that Bajrang Dal supported violence against minorities and likely qualified as a ‘dangerous organisation’, the WSJ report said.

Wall Street Journal column criticises Jill Biden for using prefix ‘Dr’, sparks outrage

Column by Joseph Epstein, an emeritus professor, says that incoming US First Lady Jill Biden's 'doctor' title sounded 'fraudulent'. Biden has a doctorate in education.

‘Common sense’ for US to fear detention of Americans in retaliation, top China editor says

The Global Times editor-in-chief was responding to a WSJ report that warned Americans in China could be detained after the US State Department actions against Chinese scholars.

Pakistan Supreme Court stays release of US journalist Daniel Pearl’s murder accused

In April, Sindh HC bench had commuted death sentence of British-born al Qaeda leader Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, main accused Daniel Pearl abduction and murder case, to 7 years in prison.

‘We are open & non-partisan, know work on hate speech is never over’ — Facebook India head

Facebook India's head Ajit Mohan says company denounces hate and bigotry in any form, and policy decisions are made after factoring in 'local sensitivities'.

Denounce ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’ — Facebook staff in US, other countries write to company

According to a Reuters report, 11 Facebook employees in the US & other countries have sought ‘more diverse representation’ in the company’s India and other teams.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.