Iran has begun to ease restrictions on international internet access after 85 days of digital isolation, aiming to mitigate economic losses. However, thousands of Iranians continue to suffer from the consequences of the internet blackout.
Recent reports indicate that a new agreement has been reached to lift restrictions on transit in the Hormuz Strait, potentially transforming maritime trade flows. This development comes at a sensitive time marked by increasing global tensions.
Instagram, owned by Meta, has announced new measures to tighten restrictions on accounts that primarily repost content. This initiative aims to protect intellectual property rights and enhance user experience amid growing concerns over duplicated content.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the government is considering imposing restrictions on pro-Palestine demonstrations due to public safety concerns and rising incidents of antisemitism. These remarks follow unfortunate events in the Golders Green area of London.
The Iranian Supreme National Security Council announced a new plan allowing companies to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, potentially boosting their economic activity. This was revealed by a government spokesperson on Tuesday.
Iran has announced a temporary plan allowing businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, following two months of service outages due to the war with the United States and Israel. Most Iranians have been unable to access the global network during this period.
British Education Minister Olivia Bailey announced new restrictions on social media use for children under 16, aimed at enhancing digital safety. This initiative is part of the Children's and Schools Welfare Bill.
Street performances in Singapore are encountering growing difficulties as artists report that new restrictions and dwindling audience numbers adversely affect their ability to continue. These challenges arise even as the city sees an increase in designated performance sites.
Colombian artist Shakira has announced strict measures regarding her children's use of smartphones and social media. This decision aims to protect them from the potential dangers of the digital world.
Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, announced that the messaging platform will adjust its strategies to comply with restrictions in Russia, making traffic harder to detect. Despite the pressures, 65 million Russians continue to use Telegram daily.
The Indonesian Ministry of Digital Communications has announced new restrictions on social media use for children under the age of 16. This initiative aims to enhance children's independence and filter out negative content, as supported by school directors in Makassar.
Foreign ministers from eight Arab and Islamic countries, including Jordan and the UAE, condemned Israel's restrictions on freedom of worship in Jerusalem. This joint statement reflects their concern over the ongoing violations of religious rights.
KH Ahmad Zuhdi Mahdlor, head of the Yogyakarta region of the Nahdlatul Ulama Association, emphasized the need for restrictions on social media use for children under 16 to protect them from negative influences. This initiative is part of a government plan set to begin on March 28, 2026.
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift restrictions imposed on the artificial intelligence company, Anthropic. This ruling comes at a critical time as concerns about AI regulation in the United States are on the rise.
Amid increasing restrictions on media, Tunisian journalists are turning to podcasts as a platform for political and human rights discussions. This shift reflects their last refuge before facing governmental pressures.