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TechnologyWhy Social Media Bans Alone Won't Protect Children Online, Experts Warn
Experts warn that simply banning young children from social media is insufficient for online safety without comprehensive education, parental involvement, and stricter platform regulations.
TechnologySurge in Anti-South Asian Hate Speech Online Driven by Political Rhetoric and Economic Anxiety, Report Reveals
A new report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate reveals a 240 percent increase in anti-South Asian hate speech on X between January 2024 and June 2026, driven by political rhetoric, economic anxiety, and immigration debates.
CultureCould 'Tiny Tourism' Be the Answer to Global Overtourism?
As popular destinations face mounting backlash from residents over overtourism, industry experts are championing 'tiny tourism' as a more sustainable way to explore the world.
TechnologyEchoicide: The Digital Erasure and Suppression of Palestinian Voices in Gaza
An exploration of how digital censorship, algorithmic downranking, and structural moderation policies contribute to the silencing and suppression of Palestinian voices and documentation from Gaza.
EconomyUAE Shuts Down 200 Social Media Accounts for Unlicensed Domestic Worker Recruitment
The UAE has closed around 200 social media accounts promoting unlicensed domestic worker recruitment in the first half of the year. Authorities urge families to use strictly licensed offices to ensure legal protections.
TechnologyUAE Schools Gear Up for Under-15s Social Media Ban with Enhanced Digital Safety Programs
UAE schools are preparing students for upcoming under-15 social media restrictions by emphasizing digital safety, responsible online behavior, and managing screen time in partnership with parents.
Breaking NewsSharjah Police Recover $100,000 in Stolen Amber Beads and Arrest Two Suspects Within 24 Hours
Sharjah Police swiftly arrested two suspects and recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen amber prayer beads within 24 hours after a social media transaction went wrong.
TechnologyAustralia Introduces Landmark 'Opt-Out' Legislation to Target Big Tech Algorithms
Australia is set to introduce new legislation requiring social media platforms to give users the option to disable recommended algorithms. The move aims to combat online harm and hold Big Tech accountable.
TechnologyUNICEF Reports 20 Million Children Annually Face Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
A new UNICEF report reveals that roughly 20 million children across 21 countries face online sexual abuse and exploitation annually, with social media facilitating over half of these cases.
TechnologyMeta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Youth Mental Health Concerns
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion multistate settlement involving sweeping platform changes aimed at protecting teenage users, though critics argue the financial penalties do not go far enough.
MiscellaneousEmirates and Ryanair Trade Playful Jabs on Social Media Over New Economy Headrests
Emirates and Ryanair engaged in a lighthearted social media exchange after Ryanair mocked the Dubai airline's new adjustable economy class headrests.
TechnologyTikTok Agrees to Massive $400 Million Settlement With Justice Department Over Child Privacy Violations
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over allegations that the app unlawfully collected children's data and violated privacy laws.
HealthDr TikTok: How Mental Health Care is Moving from Consulting Rooms to Social Media Feeds
Mental health content is booming across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking a debate among clinicians regarding its benefits for accessibility versus the risks of misinformation and blurred professional boundaries.
TechnologyMeta Faces High-Stakes Trial in Oakland Over Allegations of Youth Social Media Addiction
Meta is defending itself in a high-stakes federal trial in Oakland against state attorneys general alleging the company intentionally designed its platforms to addict young users and harm their mental health.
PoliticsSubstance Over Style: Why Andy Burnham Must Move Beyond TikToks and Sound Bites
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting scrutiny to move past superficial social media stunts, selfies, and populist sound bites to deliver genuine policy results.
TechnologyGlobal Legal Reckoning: Meta Faces Massive US Trial and International Scrutiny Over Youth Mental Health
Meta is facing a landmark US trial in California and mounting global legal actions over allegations that its social media platforms are addictive and harmful to the mental health of young people.
PoliticsFrance's Top Court Approves Landmark Assisted Dying Law While Rejecting Teen Social Media Ban
France’s Constitutional Council has upheld a new law legalising assisted dying under strict conditions while striking down a proposed social media ban for children under 15.