Taliban bans video interviews of officials in Afghanistan’s Khost province
KHOST: The Afghan Taliban have imposed a ban on video interviews of government officials in Khost province, according to local media reports. According to the sources that were quoted by the Afghan media, the department that is responsible for the promotion of good and prevention of vice has given instructions
Australia’s under-16 social media ban sets new global standard for online safety
MELBOURNE: Australia is the nation to implement a countrywide restriction on social media access for children under 16 signifying a change in policy amid the era of artificial intelligence and worries, about internet safety. Starting December 10 leading social media platforms. Such, as Meta, TikTok and YouTube. Must legally block
Hira Mani’s bold new photos cause a stir on social media
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani actress Hira Mani has become the talk of the town with her recent bold pictures which have left both her followers stunned and delighted. The actress on Instagram shared her new photos which prominently showcased her fit and healthy body and thus made a strong impact on the
Creating social media videos may harm mental health, research indicates
WASHINGTON: A research paper just released by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed that the people creating content for social media and regularly posting it are exposed to such a risk of mental disorders that this risk is significantly higher than others. Whether it be a short
No degree, no advice: China introduces tough new social media rules
BEIJING: To limit the spreading of false information by an unprecedented measure, China has set a stern new regulation that requires social media users and influencers to show proof of their educational qualifications if they are to give advice in a specialized area such as law, medicine, economics, education, and
YouTube warns against social media bans as a cure for online safety issues
SYDNEY: YouTube, the video-sharing platform, has alerted the Australian government that the social media ban for children under 16 years it has planned to implement, though well-meant, will not be a good enough barrier against online risks for the young ones. Last year, Australian PM Anthony Albanese unveiled a law
Why is Australia set to become first country to ban social media for children under 16?
The debate over the effects of social media on children is in full swing around the world. Experts say that excessive use of social media at a young age not only increases mental stress and anxiety but also affects education and daily life. In view of these concerns, Australia has
For the first time in history, a Prime Minister chosen via social media
KATHMANDU: In a first-of-its-kind world development, Nepal is the first country whose Prime Minister was chosen entirely via a social media platform, excluding traditional voting methods like manual polling or postal voting. Following weeks of street demonstrations and political turbulence, the President, Prime Minister, and cabinet ministers resigned and fled
