The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, becoming the first country in the Arab world to introduce such a measure. The move places the UAE alongside countries such as Australia, Britain, and Canada, which have recently implemented similar restrictions to […]
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Britain has unveiled plans for one of the most significant online safety reforms in the world, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing a proposed ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. The initiative is designed to create a safer online environment for young people while addressing growing concerns about the […]
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After enduring months of severe internet restrictions during the Middle East conflict, many Iranians are finally reconnecting online — but only through a controversial paid system that critics say creates digital inequality. For 39-year-old Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan, getting back online was no longer a choice but a necessity. Following the internet shutdown imposed after […]
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Turkey has officially stepped into the growing global movement to regulate children’s access to social media, as its parliament passes a new law banning users under the age of 15 from accessing these platforms. The legislation, approved late Wednesday, places strict responsibility on social media companies to enforce age verification systems. According to reports, platforms […]
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The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four civil society figures, escalating tensions with Europe over how social media platforms should be regulated. In a statement released yesterday, the US State Department said the individuals were being barred for attempting to pressure American technology companies into censoring […]
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