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Tragic accident: 27-year-old dies filming hanging reel

The act turned fatal as the noose tightened; her daughter’s cries alerted neighbours

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Uttar Pradesh woman dies recreating hanging scene for social media reel

Snapchat defamation costs influencer Dh30,000 in UAE

The 48-year-old woman convicted under UAE law on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes

UAE: Ajman Court fines influencer Dh30000 for Snapchat defamation

Indian states weigh social media curbs for children

Rising concern over digital addiction pushes states and Centre to consider age limits

Economic Survey and state governments flag risks to young users.

New rule from today: UAE social media ads need a permit

Non-compliance with UAE social media permit rules can lead to fines up to Dh1 million

New UAE law targets advertisers and influencers on social media

How online trends are disrupting the core of education

Guidance and family-school partnerships key to shielding children from modern risks

Children must understand what is safe, what is harmful, and how to express curiosity without harming themselves or others.

Rihanna’s catchy bop Work turns 10

A billion streams later, the 2016 era is officially back online

Rihanna attends The Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 01, 2025 in New York City.

Why UAE does not respond to the frenzied media campaign

Media attacks on the UAE abandon ethics, evidence and statecraft

The UAE’s decision not to respond directly to social media campaigns against it can be understood as a wise and calculated choice, consistent with its ethical and political vision.

France to vote on social media ban for children

Legislation also provides for a ban on mobile phones in high schools

As social media has grown around the world, so has concern that too much screen time is arresting child development and contributing to declining mental health in minors.

This law changes how parents must protect kids online

Find out what caregivers in the UAE must do to protect children online under the new law

The Child Digital Safety Law now places clear legal responsibilities on caregivers from monitoring activity to reporting harmful content.

UAE law now requires parents to monitor children online

Parents and caregivers are now required by law to supervise children’s online use

UAE’s new Child Digital Safety Law now makes parents legally responsible for children’s online activity

UK, France mull social media bans for youth

Australia became the first nation to prohibit under-16s from using social media platforms

A new book “The Anxious Generation” has said that too much time looking at screens - particularly social media - was rewiring children’s brains and “causing an epidemic of mental illness”.

Viral video leads to Kerala man’s tragic suicide

Relatives say man was in severe mental distress after video went viral

Viral harassment video blamed in Kerala man’s suicide

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