December 4, 2025

Meta Kicks Australian Kids Off Instagram, Facebook Ahead of Teen Social Media Ban

Meta has begun removing Australian users under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads before Australia's new social media ban starts on December 10. Around 500,000 accounts will be affected as the government aims to shield children from online harms.

December 4, 2025

South Korea Developing App to Track Stalkers’ Real-Time Location

South Korea’s justice ministry is creating an app that lets stalking victims see their stalkers' real-time locations on a map. This is part of updated laws to improve safety and speed up police protection.

December 4, 2025

Trump Govt Tightens H-1B Visa Vetting Over Free Speech Concerns

The Trump administration has expanded vetting rules for H-1B visa applicants, targeting those linked to censorship online. Indian tech workers face tougher scrutiny, with social media profiles going public for visa approval.

December 4, 2025

Young Nationals urge scrapping Australia’s under-16 social media ban ahead of Dec 10 start

Australia’s Young Nationals want to scrap the under-16 social media ban starting December 10. They say it harms regional kids and pushes them to unsafe platforms. Coalition MPs like Sussan Ley and Matt Canavan also criticize the law, while the government defends it as needed for children’s mental health and safety.

December 4, 2025

Meta Shuts Down 500,000 Under-16 Accounts Ahead of Australia’s Social Media Ban

Meta has begun deleting 500,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts of users under 16 in Australia as the December 10 ban nears. New under-16 account sign-ups will also be blocked.