Egypt to adopt restrictions on children’s social media use to fight ‘digital chaos’
Egypt is exploring ways to regulate children’s use of social media.
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She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters
A woman in Canada has become a global symbol of defiance against Iran’s regime.
As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world
Iran has disconnected its internet and phone lines to cut off its 85 million people from the rest of the world.
Photos of the latest tech at the CES trade show in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The annual CES trade show displays the latest from tech companies at a multiday event in Las Vegas. The show highlights consumer products in robotics, health care, vehicles, wearables and gaming. This is a photo gallery curated by AP p…
Converts are finding Eastern Orthodoxy online. The church wants to help them commune face-to-face
Eastern Orthodoxy in the U.S. is experiencing a surge in converts, partly due to online content.
Pakistan urges social media platforms to crack down on militant accounts to avoid legal action
Pakistan has urged major social media platforms to crack down on accounts linked to militant groups.
Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16, with fines up to $33M
The Australian eSafety Commissioner will send the 10 platforms notices on Dec. 11 demanding information about the number of accounts removed.
South Korea’s largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission
South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket early Thursday, the fourth of six planned launches through 2027.
Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge
The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge.
Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026.