Taiwan has made a daring move by banning one of China’s most popular social media apps, citing urgent national security threats. This bold decision intensifies the already strained cross-strait relations, fueling ongoing digital conflicts and geopolitical rivalries, reports the Financial Times
The Supreme Court has rejected conservative activist Laura Loomer’s attempt to sue social media giants over her bans, decisively affirming these platforms’ power to control and moderate content, reports USA Today
The UK’s latest online safety policy has sparked fierce criticism for its glaring regulatory gaps. Experts caution that such oversights would be unacceptable in the US, where stricter tech regulations and stronger legal frameworks demand far higher standards of compliance
A new Russian bill seeks to punish online searches that reveal so-called “extremist” content. Critics warn this law could severely restrict internet freedom and open the door to extensive government censorship nationwide
VPN signups in France have soared following Pornhub’s exit from the market. Users are scrambling to bypass restrictions and access content, highlighting a surge in demand for online privacy tools
