Breaking 08:45 Explosion heard in Damascus during French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria 08:30 U.S. voices ‘Serious Concern’ after China conducts submarine-launched missile test in Pacific 08:15 Spain issues Red Heat alerts as temperatures expected to exceed 40°C 08:00 Morocco’s treasury invests MAD 600 million in short-term liquidity management operation 07:45 Foreign investors return to Indian banking Stocks as policy measures drive 14-month inflow high 07:30 Denmark orders Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to strengthen maritime surveillance 07:15 Indonesia to acquire Indian BrahMos and Astra missiles in major defence deal 07:00 Synopsys shifts focus to AI by phasing out legacy semiconductor manufacturing software 18:15 France and Burkina Faso complete reciprocal diplomatic withdrawal amid deepening rift 18:00 Canadian business inflation expectations ease after Middle East ceasefire, Bank of Canada survey shows 17:45 Colombia president-elect appoints Jorge Eduardo Mora as defense minister amid security crackdown plans 17:30 Fuel prices remain above pre-war levels ahead of summer travel season in France 17:15 Royal Air Maroc expands special US flight program amid surge in supporter demand for Morocco national team 17:00 T2S Group Holding secures AMMC approval for Casablanca Stock Exchange IPO 16:45 French government survives no-confidence vote as heatwave motion fails in Parliament 16:30 HM King Mohammed VI congratulates Malawi’s president on National Day 16:15 Deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka leaves at least 26 dead and more than 100 injured 16:00 Titan reports 41% growth in consumer business as festival demand boosts jewelry sales 15:45 Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as AI investments reshape Big Tech workforce 15:30 Pakistan emerges as mediator in Libya unity talks, sources say 15:15 Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador over reported strike on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine 15:00 One migrant dies, 35 survivors rescued after boat sinks off Greek island of Samos 14:45 Micron and Ford sign long-term semiconductor supply deal for next-generation vehicles 14:30 BP interim chair Ian Tyler reportedly interested in taking permanent leadership role 14:15 Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime in $3.45 billion defence deal 14:00 Armenia seeks to repair strained ties with Russia after recent trade dispute 13:45 French PM dismisses no-confidence motion over heatwave response as political maneuver 13:30 Morocco’s House of Councillors to review national climate policies in annual parliamentary session 13:15 Alsace launches interfaith council to strengthen dialogue among religious communities 13:00 Tencent unit targets up to $1.55 billion through Kuaishou share sale 12:45 India plans major overhaul of stock lending rules to expand short selling 12:30 Iran holds national tribute for Ali Khamenei as funeral procession moves through Tehran 12:15 UK condemns Russian aircraft approach near Royal Navy carrier in Norwegian Sea 12:00 Eurockéennes 2026 draws 125,000 attendees, reinforcing its position among Europe’s leading music festivals 11:45 Australia–fiji defence treaty deepens pacific security alignment amid rising regional tensions 11:30 Colombia's Gustavo Petro to hold farewell ceremony on National Day ahead of presidential handover 11:23 Netanyahu government challenges Supreme Court order, reigniting Israel’s judicial crisis 11:18 FTSE indexes slip as miners weigh on London market despite M&A-driven gains 11:15 Rupee pressure returns as Indian companies revive forex arbitrage trades 11:07 UK regulator urges review of AI model rules as financial sector reliance grows 11:00 Germany says TKMS submarine deal would deepen Canada's long-term strategic ties with Europe 10:56 Nigeria reports deaths of citizens amid surge in anti-migrant violence in South Africa 10:47 Dior dresses Taylor Swift for ‘wedding of the decade’, edging out Chanel in celebrity fashion rivalry 10:45 Citi expands bullion business with London gold clearing approval 10:38 Spain on track to welcome 100 million tourists as global travel demand surges 10:30 Global oil market weathers historic Iran supply shock, but shrinking reserves raise fresh price risks 10:28 US families start back-to-school shopping earlier as rising costs reshape spending habits 10:24 Supreme Court ruling could reshape U.S. Senate fundraising landscape, narrowing Democrats’ cash advantage 10:19 Morocco launches National Association of Civil Engineers to strengthen construction sector coordination 10:15 US heat wave claims 19 lives in New Jersey as extreme temperatures grip eastern states 10:14 Belgium seeks fines against Ryanair over alleged commercial practices non-compliance 10:08 Raul Castro’s grandson signals openness to U.S. talks in rare diplomatic overture 10:00 Turkey intensifies security crackdown ahead of NATO Summit in Ankara 09:53 Indian refiners IOC and HPCL secure 7 million barrels of crude in latest tender deals 09:50 France signals openness to potential SAMP/T air defence sale to Turkey, sources say 09:45 FIFA faces controversy after lifting Balogun suspension ahead of World Cup knockout clash 09:42 Prince Harry to stay elsewhere after Buckingham Palace accommodation withdrawn 09:30 UN chief calls for global AI rules as technology outpaces regulation 09:15 Sapporo invests $643 million in Carlsberg venture to expand Southeast Asia presence 09:00 Boeing launches new 737 MAX assembly line to support higher aircraft production

Keywords: Age verification


United Arab Emirates bans social media access for children under 15

The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions on social media use, setting a minimum age of 15 for access to social networking platforms. The measure places the country among a growing number of nations seeking to strengthen protections for children in the digital environment. Under the new......

EU finds Meta failed to block under-13 access to Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings stating that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. The assessment marks a significant escalation in ongoing regulatory action against one of the......

Australian advocacy group challenges new social media ban for minors

An Australian digital rights organization has taken legal action against the government’s upcoming ban on social media use for people under 16, arguing that the measure infringes on young citizens’ rights and poses serious risks to online privacy. The case was lodged on Wednesday before the......

Australia implements age verification on Snapchat ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Australia is moving forward with one of the world’s most restrictive social media regulations, prompting Snapchat to introduce a mandatory age-verification system for its users in the country. The platform confirmed that, starting this week, many Australian users will be required to prove their......

Australia’s social media age trial highlights errors and need for multiple safeguards

The Australian government has released the results of a long-awaited trial on age assurance technologies, designed to enforce the upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16. The report concluded that while several technologies showed promise, errors remain inevitable, particularly for users......

 Elon Musk Challenges Australia's Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, has openly criticized a proposed law in Australia that aims to ban children under 16 from accessing social media. The legislation, introduced by Australia's center-left government, has sparked heated debate, with Musk labeling the......

Australia's Brave Step: Will a Social Media Ban Safeguard Young Users?

In a move that has sparked debate and divided opinions, Australia's government is taking a stand against unrestricted social media access for minors. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed a ban on social media use for children, aiming to address concerns about the potential harm caused by......

Instagram's Teen Account Revolution: Empowering Parents, Protecting Youth

In a bold move to enhance online safety for teenagers, Instagram has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its platform, promising an array of "built-in protections" for young users and granting parents increased control and peace of mind. The new "Teen Accounts" initiative, set to......

Australia Moves to Ban Minors from Social Media Amid Health Concerns

Australia is poised to implement a ban on minors accessing social media platforms, driven by rising concerns over the negative impact of these platforms on the physical and mental health of young people. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this initiative, stating that the government will launch......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.