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India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

FILE PHOTO: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration//File Photo

‘I can mourn, and not collapse’: Actress Rui En on losing her grandmother and cat in a week

Rui En disclosed on Feb 26 that her first cat Muffin has died.
Rui En disclosed on Feb 26 that her first cat Muffin has died.

Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from March 9

The new rules expand Australia’s child safety measures after its ban on children under 16 joining social media platforms.
The new rules expand Australia’s child safety measures after its ban on children under 16 joining social media platforms.

‘War of narratives’: Disinformation surges as conflict roils Middle East

A woman walks on the street following an Israeli and US strike on a police station, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on March 3.
A woman walks on the street following an Israeli and US strike on a police station, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on March 3.

2NE1 singer Park Bom alleges she was scapegoat in bandmate Sandara Park’s drug case

Park Bom has previously drawn criticism for making unverified claims concerning other celebrities.
Park Bom has previously drawn criticism for making unverified claims concerning other celebrities.

US defence executives plan to meet at White House as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles

Lockheed Martin logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Lockheed Martin logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

Elon Musk's X said it would continue to refine its policies and product to ensure the platform “can be trusted during these critical moments.”
Elon Musk's X said it would continue to refine its policies and product to ensure the platform “can be trusted during these critical moments.”

No more weights for West Ham powerhouse Traore, says Nuno

Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round - Burton Albion v West Ham United - Pirelli Stadium, Burton-on-Trent, Britain - February 14, 2026 West Ham United's Adama Traore in action with Burton Albion's Jack Armer and Jj Mckiernan Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round - Burton Albion v West Ham United - Pirelli Stadium, Burton-on-Trent, Britain - February 14, 2026 West Ham United's Adama Traore in action with Burton Albion's Jack Armer and Jj Mckiernan Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?

A woman uses a smartphone to take a photograph in Liverpool, Britain, October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble
A woman uses a smartphone to take a photograph in Liverpool, Britain, October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Govt studying need for safeguards to curb harms of online games, AI chatbots

Social media services will also soon be required to adhere to age assurance measures.
Social media services will also soon be required to adhere to age assurance measures.

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