EU warns Meta over failure to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram

EU warns Meta over failure to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union has raised serious concerns about how effectively Meta is preventing children under 13 from accessing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. According to officials, gaps in enforcement could be exposing young users to content that isn’t appropriate for their age—something that may lead to heavy financial penalties for the tech giant. Across Europe, […]

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Iran says US can no longer dictate terms as Strait of Hormuz talks continue

Iran says US can no longer dictate terms as Strait of Hormuz talks continue

Iran signaled a shift in tone on Tuesday, saying the United States no longer holds the authority to tell other nations how to act, as discussions continue over reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway, one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas transport, has been effectively closed by Iran […]

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Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as quiet diplomacy continues without US presence

Iran’s foreign minister shuttles between capitals as quiet diplomacy continues without US presence

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again returned to Islamabad, continuing an intense round of diplomatic visits as regional mediators work behind the scenes to keep communication alive between Tehran and Washington. After leaving Pakistan, Araghchi made a stop in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, and is expected to travel to Moscow on Monday for […]

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Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

US President Donald Trump has called off a planned diplomatic mission to Pakistan aimed at advancing peace talks with Iran, signaling frustration with the current state of negotiations. Speaking on Saturday, Trump said continuing discussions felt pointless, adding there was no value in “sitting around talking about nothing,” though he clarified that the decision does […]

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Iran says US looking for ‘face-saving’ exit as tensions deepen

Iran says US looking for ‘face-saving’ exit as tensions deepen

Iran’s defence ministry has claimed that the United States is trying to find a “face-saving” way to step back from what it describes as an increasingly difficult and prolonged conflict. According to Iranian media outlet ISNA, a spokesperson for the ministry stated that Iran’s current military strength has shifted the balance, putting pressure on its […]

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Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free entry, aims for stricter tourist screening

Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free entry, aims for stricter tourist screening

Thailand is preparing to roll back its 60-day visa-free entry scheme as part of a broader effort to tighten control over incoming tourists and reshape its travel strategy. According to recent reports, the government is reviewing its visa policies following a trial period, taking into account feedback from various agencies. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak […]

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UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette sales ban

UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette sales ban

In a decision that could reshape public health for generations, the United Kingdom has taken a bold step toward eliminating smoking among future adults. Both chambers of Parliament have approved a groundbreaking bill that will ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone currently aged 17 or younger—effectively ensuring that people born after January 1, 2009, […]

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Chinese warships pass through Okinawa waterway as regional tensions quietly rise

Chinese warships pass through Okinawa waterway as regional tensions quietly rise

A group of Chinese naval vessels, including a destroyer, has sailed through a key waterway near Okinawa, drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan. According to Chinese officials, the fleet—identified as Vessel Formation 133 under the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command—was returning home after completing training exercises in the Western Pacific. The […]

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IEA chief warns US–Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

IEA chief warns US–Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

The ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are pushing the world toward what could become the most severe energy crisis ever recorded, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Speaking in a recent radio interview, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the situation as unprecedented. He stressed that the […]

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