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Social Media Ban

Social Media Ban

Smoke rises from the burnt Hilton Kathmandu hotel amid protests by the youth of Nepal. Photo: REUTERS

Hilton Kathmandu: From architectural marvel to ashes in hours of rage

What was built through years of investment, design, and cultural intent was destroyed in mere hours of rage

Demonstrators shout slogans as they stand atop the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal today, 8 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

Explainer: Why Nepal banned social media and what it means for users?

Abdulrahman Hisham, 20, an Egyptian social media content creator, collaborates with his friend and assistant on an upcoming video, amid a wave of cases prompting Egypt to consider tighter regulations on social media platforms, at his residence in Cairo, Egypt August 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Egypt rounds up teenaged TikTokkers in crackdown on social media

Photo: Reuters

Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption

Proposed Australia law would fine Big Tech over digital competition

Australia moves closer to ban social media for children

SeamlessM4T reduces errors and delays compared to approaches using separate models. Photo: Reuters

Meta bans RT and other Russian state media networks

Australia plans social media ban for children

Australia plans social media ban for children