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Iraq imposes new fees on social media influencers in latest crackdown on digital content

Iraq imposes new fees on social media influencers in latest crackdown on digital content

  • Content creators now required to register annually and pay fees of up to $760 based on follower counts
  • Authorities say regulations will create a more responsible digital media culture; critics argue framework is too vague
By Arab News ·
Social media platform X outage appears to ease, Downdetector shows

Social media platform X outage appears to ease, Downdetector shows

By Reuters ·
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

By Reuters ·
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds

Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds

By AP ·
Update Australia passes landmark social media ban for under 16s video

Australia passes landmark social media ban for under 16s

By AFP ·
The Australian Senate debates the world’s first social media ban for children under 16

The Australian Senate debates the world’s first social media ban for children under 16

By AP ·
Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16

By AP ·
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Healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia face legal action for social media violations

By Arab News ·
Special Saudi influencer shines spotlight on resilience, hard work of Filipino expats video

Saudi influencer shines spotlight on resilience, hard work of Filipino expats

By Ellie Aben ·
Mauritius reverses ban on social media

Mauritius reverses ban on social media

By AFP ·
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers

Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers

By AP ·
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Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction

By Reuters ·
Turkiye blocks instant messaging platform Discord

Turkiye blocks instant messaging platform Discord

By Reuters ·

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