December 9, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Users Lose Access Instantly

Australia has launched a historic ban on social media for under-16s. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are removing accounts, with hefty fines for non-compliance. Parents and teens react strongly as the new law takes effect.

December 9, 2025

Karnataka to Launch 700 KPS Magnet Schools Amid Protests Over School Mergers

Karnataka plans 700 new KPS Magnet Schools to boost quality education and merge small schools. The move faces protests from locals and student groups demanding no school closures.

December 9, 2025

Burkina Faso Accuses Nigerian Air Force of Airspace Violation After Emergency Landing

Eleven Nigerian military officers were briefly detained after their plane made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso without permission. The incident stirs tension among Sahel countries and Nigeria.

December 9, 2025

Tanzania’s Heavy Security Foils Independence Day Protests, Streets Stay Deserted

Tanzania’s cities are quiet and guarded as police stop protests planned for independence day. Residents stay indoors under tight security. Authorities banned protests saying they threatened stability.

December 9, 2025

Karnataka to Host Southern Labour Ministers in January Over New Central Labour Codes

Karnataka plans a big January meet with South Indian Labour Ministers to discuss Centre’s new Labour Codes and fight for minimum wage revisions stuck since 2022. Labour Minister Santhosh Lad calls the codes 'a bunch of contradiction besides being anti-labour'.