The rise of influencer culture and its impact on traditional values
Over the last ten years social media has dramatically changed the way people interact share their opinions and understand what it means to be successful. A key result of this…
Snapchat introduces fees for storing old posts, photos
DUBAI, October 2, 2025 (Agencies): Snapchat has announced it will start charging users for saved posts and photos that exceed 5GB of storage. In a blog post, Snapchat said that…
EU’s ChatControl Proposal Raises Alarms Over Privacy and Encryption
Brussels, September 28, 2025 (Agencies) – The European Union is moving forward with a landmark legislative proposal known as ChatControl, officially titled the EU Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Regulation, which…
China, US reach basic framework consensus on TikTok in latest talks
Beijing September 15, 2025 (Agencies): The Chinese and US delegations engaged in candid, in-depth and constructive communication on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, including TikTok, a senior Chinese…
Nepotism, Privilege, and the People’s Revolt: Why Gen Z Refuses to Stay Silent.
For decades, leaders have spoken of sacrifice and service, yet many of their children have inherited nothing but privilege. The sons and daughters of politicians raised in mansions, educated abroad,…
Mental Health in the Age of Social Connection
Over the last twenty years, social media has evolved from a specialized online pastime to a major player in worldwide communication. Signing in with curiosity, posting a status update, or…
OpenAI Reportedly Developing Social Media Platform to Rival Musk’s X
San Francisco, USA (Agencies): OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working on a new social media platform that could compete with Elon Musk’s X. According to sources cited by…
The Western media is dying. What will take its place?
The moment has come to question the wisdom of continuing to battle a wounded but still formidable behemoth: Western corporate media. For decades, it has held an almost unassailable grip…
Internet Slowdowns and Social Media Disruptions in Pakistan
Pakistan is experiencing severe internet slowdowns, leaving millions struggling with essential daily tasks. The widespread disruptions have heavily impacted popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, hindering both…
Australia introduces bill to ban children from social media
= The legislation includes financial penalties for platforms that don’t comply Canberra (Agencies): The Australian government has introduced a bill that aims to ban children under 16 from accessing social…