Representative image of school children using phones. – Reuters SYDNEY: Australia on Thursday passed a law imposing a social media ban for children under 16 after an emotional debate that swept the country, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting big technology companies. The law forces tech … Read more
Beijing: On Monday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced American media accusations that “China is engaging in espionage activities.” At a regular press conference, Lin Jian, a ministry spokesman, said some Western media have been amplifying false narratives about Chinese “espionage activities” for some time. He added: “But except for some speculation and baseless statements, there … Read more
A representative image showing the icons of different social media platforms displayed on the phone screen. — Unsplash Major social media platforms faced restrictions in Türkiye on Wednesday after a deadly attack on the headquarters of Turkish aerospace and defense company TUSAS in Ankara. The shutdown of social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube … Read more
Israeli media reported that Yahya Sinwar, head of the Hamas political bureau, may have been killed during an Israeli military attack on Gaza. Two media outlets, KAN and N12 News, cited unnamed officials on Thursday, suggesting that Sinwar had been killed, although Hamas has not officially confirmed this. The Israeli army said it was investigating … Read more
Republican candidate and former US president Donald Trump and incumbent US VP Kamala Harris speak at separate events in these undated images. — AFP/File NEW YORK: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris exchanged barbs over the airwaves Tuesday as they reached out to the few remaining undecided voters in the final stretch of an election seen … Read more
KATHMANDU, NEPAL — Four years after a pandemic upended Nepal’s media sector and eliminated more than two-thirds of the print, radio and television jobs in the country, work for journalists remains scarce. Salary cuts for many people haven’t been restored — some journalists are even fighting in court to get the pay they’re owed. On … Read more
Information and Communication Overloading (ICO) and “Mindful Media” contributed by Dr. Domenico Meschino In today’s digital age, children are immersed in many online activities that shape their daily lives. Social media has become integral to their social landscape, with platforms like YouTube capturing their attention. These platforms serve as virtual gathering places where children connect … Read more
In a move that has both surprised and inspired many, Chidimma Adetshina, the stunning 23-year-old crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, recently decided to part ways with her X (formerly Twitter) account, all in the name of preserving her sanity. Yes, you heard that right—she said goodbye to the digital chaos that often comes hand-in-hand with social … Read more
Social media has become an essential tool for small businesses, which can leverage these platforms to build brand awareness, engage with customers and drive sales in new and exciting ways. However, with said opportunities come several risks inherent to its online nature, namely cybercrime. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses through their social media accounts, leading … Read more