#SocialMediaBan

AFP/APP Sydney: Australia on Wednesday imposed a world-first ban preventing children under 16 from using social media, declaring it was time to “take back control” from powerful tech giants. Under the new rules, major platforms —…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Australia’s landmark move to ban under-16s from social media, coming into effect on Wednesday, is drawing global attention — and mixed reactions. AFP spoke to teenagers and adults across several countries to gauge…

APP Faisalabad: A Faisalabad court on Thursday sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for harassing and blackmailing a girl by posting her objectionable photos on social media. Additional Sessions Judge and Special…

AFP/APP Kathmandu: At least 51 people were killed during violent anti-corruption protests in Nepal this week, police said Friday in an updated toll, as the full scale of chaos that toppled the government emerges. Talks continue…

AFP/APP Melbourne: Social media giants on Friday criticized a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rushed decision riddled with "many unanswered questions." The UN children’s charity UNICEF…