Australia has officially begun enforcing its sweeping ban removing under-16s from social media. But despite government optimism, most children say they won’t log off. As teens share workarounds and flock to lesser-regulated corners of the internet, the ban has sparked a global conversation about online safety, digital maturity, and whether age limits alone can protect young people.
The Nepal government has withdrawn its decision to ban social media platforms after violent youth-led protests left at least 19 people dead and over 300 injured. The reversal was announced by Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung following an emergency Cabinet meeting.
In a sweeping crackdown on online platforms, the Nepal government has banned 26 major social media services including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram for failing to register with national authorities. Critics say the move is aimed at silencing dissent and marks a dangerous erosion of digital freedom in the country.
