Jury Told Meta and Google Engineered Addiction in Children as Landmark US Social Media Trial Begins

Jury Told Meta and Google Engineered Addiction in Children as Landmark US Social Media Trial Begins

A landmark trial unfolding in a Los Angeles courtroom has put the world’s biggest social media companies under intense scrutiny, as a jury hears claims that Meta and Google deliberately designed their platforms to be addictive for children. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, along with Google-owned YouTube, is accused of pushing […]

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Trump Threatens to Block Canada–US Bridge Opening Amid Fresh Trade and Ownership Dispute

Trump Threatens to Block Canada–US Bridge Opening Amid Fresh Trade and Ownership Dispute

Former US President Donald Trump has warned that he may prevent the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States and Canada, escalating tensions with a key neighbor he has repeatedly criticized on trade and sovereignty issues. Speaking on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie […]

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Australia Sounds Alarm on Roblox as Child Safety Fears Intensify

Australia Sounds Alarm on Roblox as Child Safety Fears Intensify

Australia has issued a strong warning to online gaming giant Roblox amid growing concerns that children may be exposed to exploitation and grooming on the platform. On Tuesday, Australia’s Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed she has written directly to Roblox, demanding an urgent meeting to address reports of child exploitation and harmful content. With an […]

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Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after a historic election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate — and with it, rising expectations that she will finally deliver on long-promised tax cuts. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s election, buoyed by a bold pledge to ease everyday pressure on households by suspending the 8 […]

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Prince William to Meet Saudi Crown Prince During Official Visit Aiming to Strengthen UK–Saudi Relations

Prince William to Meet Saudi Crown Prince During Official Visit Aiming to Strengthen UK–Saudi Relations

Britain’s Prince William is set to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a three day official visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Monday. The trip is being carried out on behalf of the British government and is focused on strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The visit comes after a […]

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