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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce stricter social media restrictions for teenagers, including a potential under-16 ban. The move aims to protect children from harmful online content, excessive screen time and other digital safety risks

Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and remove underage accounts. The move aims to improve online safety, though critics warn about privacy concerns and potential enforcement loopholes

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on the use of social media for children under 16 while presenting the 2026–27 State Budget, citing concerns over mental health and digital addiction. Experts and parents welcomed the move but questioned its practical implementation

Australia said social media platforms have removed or restricted 4.7 million child accounts since banning under-16s in December, marking early success of the landmark law. Officials said enforcement is working, encouraging other countries to consider similar child safety measures

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have supported a ban on social media for children in India, citing Australia’s move. They stressed the need to protect kids until they can distinguish right from wrong, while also advocating parental monitoring.

Australia’s sweeping social media ban for under-16s could redefine global child-safety laws and push other nations toward tougher digital protections

Australia’s historic ban preventing under-16s from holding accounts on major social media platforms came into force on Wednesday. While public support is high, concerns remain over its effectiveness, enforcement challenges, and potential privacy risks flagged by global platforms.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban takes effect Dec 10, requiring platforms to detect and deactivate underage accounts. Companies face fines up to AUD 49.5 million if they fail to take reasonable steps to enforce the landmark law.

No amount of packaging to make it appear as people’s moment can justify the mindless violence being unleashed on the country’s streets

Nepal shut the Pashupatinath Temple and deployed the Army as violent protests over a social media ban left 22 dead and 500 injured. PM Oli resigned, ministers quit, and India raised border vigilance while urging peace and stability.

Protests in Nepal intensified after a social media ban, with demonstrators setting fire to homes of top political leaders, including the president and prime minister. Nineteen people were killed during clashes, prompting curfews, a minister’s resignation, and widespread public outrage

Student-led anti-government protests erupted across Kathmandu and Lalitpur, defying curfews. Demonstrators opposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, vandalized leaders' homes, and protested social media bans. Clashes turned violent, leaving 19 dead, 300 injured, prompting army deployment and Home Minister's resignation

Facing violent Gen-Z protests that killed at least 19 people and injured over 300, Nepal’s government has lifted its controversial ban on 26 social media platforms. The Cabinet made the decision late Monday, with key ministers appealing for calm.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Nepal’s government and protesters to engage in peaceful dialogue after violent clashes over a social media ban left at least 19 dead. The UN called for protection of democratic rights and an impartial probe.

At least 19 people were killed as Nepal’s Gen-Z led anti-corruption protest turned violent after alleged infiltration by vested groups. PM KP Sharma Oli expressed sorrow, announced a probe, denied social media shutdown plans, and promised compensation for victims’ families.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced plans on Thursday to legislate a minimum social media age limit of 16. While Albanese had earlier committed to proposing age restriction legislation by the end of 2024, this is the first time a specific age limit has been confirmed.

Netblocks, which tracks social media disruptions and shutdowns, confirmed the loss of Twitter service starting 10 PM.