Australia’s groundbreaking ban on social media for users under 16 has sparked global debates, with supporters praising it as a vital step to safeguard young minds, while critics question its long-term effectiveness. The under 16 group is typically Generation Alpha who are born after 2010. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 took effect on December 10, 2025, requiring platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, Twitch, and Kick to prevent Australian users under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. The primary aims are to shield teens from cyberbullying, harmful content, and mental…

U.S. President Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, which ignited significant debate, with critics questioning the decision’s impartiality. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a statement warning that FIFA risks becoming a “stage for authoritarianism.” Despite the award’s intent to celebrate unity, it led to backlash from various quarters, who argue it compromises FIFA’s neutrality and overlooks Trump’s divisive policies. This controversy also draws parallels to past award recipients, such as the Nobel Peace Prize given to Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Yunus’s tenure has…

Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Trump has taken several steps aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including mounting pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The tension between the two leaders escalated to a heated exchange in the Oval Office on Feb. 28. Despite these efforts, Democrats have criticized the Trump administration. They initially accused Trump of repeating Russian propaganda during his negotiation attempts between Russia and Ukraine. Now, they are faulting Trump again for using trade as leverage to pressure countries over their ties to Russia. However, the Trump administration’s recently imposed high tariffs on India are a…

Decades ago, the tragic death of Princess Diana in a 1997 car crash highlighted the perils of relentless media pursuit. Pursued by paparazzi through the streets of Paris, Diana perished in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel alongside her companion Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul, who was found to have been intoxicated. Although several photographers were initially arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly contributing to the accident through harassment and invasion of privacy, a French court ultimately acquitted them in 1999, ruling that the primary cause was the driver’s impairment rather than the paparazzi’s actions. A subsequent 2003 ruling…

The Trump administration’s proposal to open federal waters off the entire coastline of California to drilling has sparked major controversy. The controversy is triggered by two main reasons: 1) The drilling in California is happening after a long pause since the 1960s, following an environmental nightmare due to oil spills that caused environmental concerns, and 2) The impact of drilling on the environment. Concerns have been raised since it was reported that the Trump administration is planning to start drilling in more places. California Governor Gavin Newsom has called it “idiotic” and vowed to use every tool available to protect…

January 2025 marked the hottest January on record. Global warming, once projected to unleash its worst effects in a century, may now strike within 20-30 years. NASA’s James Hansen, who warned of an overheating planet in 1988, notes that temperatures have risen faster than expected over the last 15 years. The fallout includes floods, droughts, heat waves, and the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), amplifying hazards for humanity. The AMOC is an ocean system that circulates warm water northward and cold water southward in the Atlantic, regulating global climate. However, it risks shutting down due to…

In a move that has reignited global debate on nuclear proliferation, the United States is preparing to restart nuclear testing after a 32-year pause. This decision, announced by President Donald Trump, would appear to challenge the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) of 1996, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and prohibits all nuclear explosions. Although not all nations have ratified the treaty, the U.S. signed it, and the country has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992. Trump’s announcement has drawn international criticism, with concerns centered on environmental harm, heightened geopolitical tensions, and the potential for an arms…

It was May 2, 2011, when President Barack Obama announced that the 9/11 attack mastermind, Osama Bin Laden was killed in a successful operation conducted by the US in Pakistan. That announcement definitely made US citizens proud and elevated the US’s position on the global stage. Today, after 14 years, the US is once again dominating the globe with its goodwill, silencing critics who said a peace deal between Israel and Hamas was unlikely under Trump. Whereas the Leftists and pro-Palestinian supporters continued to blame the US behind the Gaza war, it was US President Donald Trump who took the…

Department of War (formerly known as the Department of Defense) Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent decision to restrict journalists’ unlimited access to the Pentagon has welcomed a barrage of criticism. The new rules announced on September 19, prohibit journalists from reporting on unauthorized information, even if it’s unclassified, and limit their movement within the Pentagon’s sensitive areas. According to Hegseth’s memo, journalists are required to sign a form stating that they will abide by these rules, and failure to comply may result in the revocation of their building pass and loss of access. The Pentagon Press Association and other news organizations have…

The Trump Administration’s newly proposed visa laws for international students may not bring significant changes in the immigration flow. On August 27, the Department of Homeland Security proposed new visa rules for international students that have garnered attention. The information was shared worldwide by foreign media as the US is still considered the best destination to study abroad. While social media users have reacted positively to the decision, as an international student living in the US, I believe this won’t lead to substantial changes.The proposed rules aim to limit international students’ stay in the US to four years. However, it’s…