Elon Musk launched a sharp attack on Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez after Spain proposed banning children under 16 from using social media, a move aimed at curbing harmful and hateful online content and tightening regulation of technology platforms. The proposal is part of a broader package of measures being prepared by Sánchez’s government to […]
A legal dispute has emerged ahead of the scheduled theatrical release of the Hindi film O’Romeo, with Sanober Shaikh, daughter of the late Hussain Ustara, filing a civil suit in a Mumbai court seeking to stop the movie from reaching audiences. The suit, filed on Monday, alleges that the film is an unauthorised biographical portrayal […]
Aspen Kartier, a Twitch streamer, has been banned from Twitch after a disturbing video from one of her streams went viral on social media. The video caused an uproar on social media, with many people accusing the streamer of animal cruelty. Although Twitch has not issued an official statement, the ban came after the streamer […]
UAE reiterates it will not allow airspace, territory or waters for hostile actions against Iran/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has restated its position of neutrality amid regional tensions, making it clear that its land, airspace and waters will not be used for any hostile military operations against Iran, as the country continues to push […]
The US state department froze the immigrant visa process for 75 countries, including Pakistan, and the US embassy in Islamabad said the immigrant visa would be stopped for Pakistan from January 21.Earlier, the state department indefinitely suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in what it described as one of its most expansive […]
Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the Ministry […]
The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene after Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh–starrer spy thriller, was reportedly banned in several Middle Eastern countries, describing the restrictions as “unilateral and uncalled for”. The appeal highlights concerns about freedom of expression and the economic impact of the ban on one […]
Who is John Swifty? World of Warcraft streamer explains sudden Twitch ban after viral food delivery streams (Image via Getty) John “Swifty” is a well-known World of Warcraft streamer and YouTuber. He has been part of the streaming world for more than a decade. Many fans know him for his WoW PvP gameplay and calm, […]
The expanded US travel ban announced late last year is now officially in force. As of January 1, 2026, citizens from 39 countries are facing either full or partial restrictions on entering the United States, under a new White House proclamation issued by the Trump administration.The move was first flagged on December 4, 2025, when […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (IANS) South Koreans can now read North Korea’s main state newspaper without prior government approval, marking a symbolic shift in Seoul’s long-standing restrictions on Pyongyang’s propaganda.For decades, access to the Rodong Sinmun was banned on security grounds. South Korea and the nuclear-armed North remain technically at war, and Seoul […]
