Indian media needn't make a fuss about PM’s China visit: Global Times
Indian media needn't make a fuss about PM’s China visit: Global Times

Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, will pay an official visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. This will be his first visit to China since taking office, and he will also attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. The packed and substantive...

First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say
First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say

The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has concluded with encouraging progress, mediators Qatar and Pakistan say, reports BBC. The talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last weeks initial agreement between the two countries. In a...

DPE warns primary teachers against violating social media guidelines
DPE warns primary teachers against violating social media guidelines

The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) has warned government primary school teachers against using social media in ways that violate government regulations and harm the image of the government, public institutions and the primary education system. In a directive issued on Friday, the DPE...

Iran media says Israel struck petrochemical company
Iran media says Israel struck petrochemical company

Iranian media on Monday said Israel had struck a petrochemical company in southwestern Iran, as the warring countries traded fire hours after US President Donald Trump called for restraint. The Zionist enemy has carried out an air attack on the Karun Petrochemical Company in Mahshahr, local...

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users...

Social media turning antisocial
Social media turning antisocial

A disturbing underground market for objectionable photos and videos has emerged on Facebook and Telegram, where secret and public groups are allegedly running pornography businesses worth millions. Although social media has become an essential platform for communication and information sharing in...

‘Rockstar’ animated teaser sparks buzz on social media
‘Rockstar’ animated teaser sparks buzz on social media

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan continues to surprise audiences with his evolving on-screen personas, and his upcoming film Rockstar is no exception. Adding to the excitement, an animated teaser of the film was released on Saturday through the actors official Facebook page, quickly drawing...

Is social media becoming a parallel government?
Is social media becoming a parallel government?

A Director General (DG) post became vacant in a government agency. The individual who was the most qualified, senior, and honest was almost certain to be promoted. However, on the very day his promotion order was to be issued, an expatriate YouTuber posted content against him. It went viral...

Norway moves to ban social media use for under-16s
Norway moves to ban social media use for under-16s

Norway said Friday it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible for verifying the age of its users, AFP reported. We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood...

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms, reports Reuters In a video message addressed to young people,...