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Pakistan, social media

Pakistan's parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media

Pakistan’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Pakistani Government Proposes Sweeping Controls on Social Media

Pakistan’s opposition said Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and

The Times of India on MSN · 38m

Pakistan introduces law allowing government to block platforms, imprison users for spreading 'disinformation' on social media

Pakistan's new law grants sweeping powers to control online content, enabling the government to block platforms and imprison users for spreading 'disinformation.' Human rights activists and opposition parties condemn it as a threat to free speech.

South Sudan shuts down social media for 3 months

CNN · 2h

South Sudan suspends social media platforms over videos of Sudan killings

South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan’s El Gezira state triggered riots and deadly revenge attacks.

Houston Chronicle · 17h

South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan

South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan.

Daily Nation on MSN · 14h

South Sudan shuts down social media for three months

South Sudan government on Wednesday directed telecom firms to block access to social media sites like Facebook and Tiktok as it reacted to mounting revenge violence in the country.The country's telecommunications regulator,

social media, Spain and Pedro Sanchez

Reuters · 22h

Spain's PM Sanchez says make social media great again

Social media owners should be held responsible for "poisoning society" and eroding democracy with their algorithms, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.

Wall Street Journal · 22h

Spain’s PM Pushes for EU Plan to Rein in Social Media

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the EU should put an end to anonymity of users in social media platforms and hold their CEOs personally accountable if they fail to comply with the bloc’s regulations.

The Economic Times on MSN · 18h

‘Make Social Media Great Again’: Spain PM Sanchez targets ‘Techno-billionaires’ at Davos

Social media harms the liberal order and democratic systems, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he accused social media owners of misinformation. He proposed an EU council meeting to discuss measures like ending anonymity on social media and ensuring algorithm transparency.

Trump, Social Media and U.S. government

HuffPost on MSN · 15h

You’re Probably Following Trump And Vance On Social Media Now — Without Even Knowing It

Many users of both social media sites were surprised to see President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance show up in their feeds since the two were sworn in on Monday.

Politifact · 1d

No, Meta isn’t forcing users to follow Trump. Here’s how the social media power transfer works

Meta didn’t force users on Facebook, Instagram or Threads to follow Trump and Vance immediately after they assumed office. Users who noted this change likely followed the official U.S. government accounts under former President Joe Biden’s administration.

Yahoo · 17h

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.

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Wedding Guest Stunned by Bride's Social Media Revelation: 'Picking Fights'

A separate case covered by Newsweek highlighted another extreme example: A bride who charged guests an attendance fee to ...

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Whatever happens with TikTok, 'finfluencers' are here to stay. Here's how to vet money advice on social media

TikTok came back online after Trump paused the ban. While the fate of the app remains to be seen, so-called "finfluencers" ...

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The family of a social media influencer travels to Cleveland looking for answers in her mysterious death

The family of Karen “Reyna” Dunlap, 30, of College Park, Maryland traveled to Cleveland on Tuesday to meet with Cleveland ...

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Spanish Prime Minister Warned Social Media Could 'Overthrow Democracy'

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned how ...

The New Yorker1d

Is Social Media More Like Cigarettes or Junk Food?

Lawmakers attempting to regulate children’s access to social media must decide whether bans or warning labels are the optimal ...

MrBeast hints he'd buy TikTok. Who else could purchase the social media app?

Social media influencer MrBeast says he'd buy TikTok to keep it from being banned. Elon Musk reportedly is interested in ...

Meta Boycott And TikTok Ban Could Signal Social Media's Transformation

As TikTok resumes service following its brief ban, fellow social media giant Meta now faces a user boycott amid significant ...

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Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the new administration took down the Spanish-language version of the ...

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