Australian lawmakers on Thursday approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 16, in some of the world’s toughest such controls.The ban, which aims to address the impact of excessive social media use on children’s physical and mental health, affects social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Reddit, but not YouTube.The platforms, which bear sole responsibility for enforcement, have one year to figure out how to implement the age limit, which is the highest set by any country. If there are systemic failures to keep children from having accounts, the platforms are liable for fines of...
Bishop T.D Jakes Tearfully Appreciate God And Medical Professionals Timeliness For Not Ending Up With A Stroke
The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, who reportedly suffered a“slight health incident” while delivering his Sunday sermon on the 24th November, on his way out of the hospital tearfully appreciate people who have been concerned about his health, thus sending texts, mails and all.The 67-year-old was speaking to his congregation on Sunday when he sat down and began trembling as several people gathered around him.The church had made a statement that: “Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message.”Jakes in a video on his...
TOP CHINESE MILITARY FACES SUSPENSION OVER “SERIOUS VIOLATION OF DISCIPLINE,” INVESTIGATION ONGOING
China on Thursday disclosed a top-ranking military official had been suspended and was under investigation for “serious violations of discipline,” and denied reports Defense Minister Dong Jun was being investigated for corruption.The suspended officer, Admiral Miao Hua, served on the ruling Central Military Commission, China’s highest-level military body, and was stationed in the coastal province of Fujian when President Xi Jinping worked there as a local official, according to his official biography.Miao, who began his career in the army, has been the military’s leading political officer.A defense ministry spokesperson, Wu Qian, who briefed reporters at a monthly press conference in Beijing, provided no further details.China’s...
THAILAND DEPORTS 6 CAMBODIAN ACTIVISTS FOR CRITICIZING THEIR GOVERNMENT ON FACEBOOK
Six Cambodian activists charged with treason over Facebook comments criticizing their government have been deported from Thailand to stand trial, a pro-democracy group said Thursday.The Khmer Movement for Democracy, a movement formed by opposition leaders in exile, criticized the decision to return the four women and two men Nov. 24, saying they will face “inhuman and degrading treatment” in Cambodia’s overcrowded prison system.Thailand and Cambodia are accused by rights groups of having a de facto agreement to return political dissidents wanted by their home country.The activists — Pen Chan Sangkream, Hong An, Mean Chanthon, Yin Chanthou, Soeung Khunthea and Vorn...
Liverpool Claims First UCL Win Over Real Madrid Since 2009
Liverpool secured their first victory over Real Madrid since March 2009 in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League encounter.The match began with a goalless first half characterized by limited opportunities, although Liverpool dominated the proceedings. Their persistence paid off early in the second half when Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 52nd minute.Real Madrid had a golden opportunity to equalize after Lucas Vázquez was brought down in the box by Andrew Robertson. However, Kylian Mbappé’s penalty was expertly saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, keeping the Reds ahead. Liverpool were later awarded a penalty of their own in...
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba Start Campaign with Defeat, USM Alger Impress on Match day One
Nigerian giants Enyimba endured a disappointing start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, falling 2-0 to Egyptian side Al Masry SC in their opening Group D fixture. The loss places the People’s Elephant at the bottom of the group standings after Matchday 1, leaving them with a daunting task ahead as they prepare to face defending champions and CAF Super Cup holders, Zamalek SC, in their next game. Overcoming Zamalek, whether at home or away, is widely regarded as a formidable challenge. Meanwhile, reigning champions USM Alger kicked off their title defense in emphatic fashion, delivering a resounding 6-0 victory...
RUSSIA SECOND MAJOR DRONE ATTACK TARGETS UKRAINE’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, LEAVES OVER A MILLION HOUSEHOLD IN DARKNESS
Ukrainian officials on Thursday confirmed that Russia conducted a “massive” attack against the country’s energy infrastructure, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power.Russia’s second major aerial attack on Ukraine’s power grid in less than two weeks amplified fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before winter.“Attacks on energy facilities are happening all over Ukraine,” Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said in a post on Facebook. He added that emergency power outages were implemented nationwide.In some regions, Kalibr cruise missiles with cluster munitions smashed into civilian targets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said,...
President Sheinbaum Confirm Conversation With Trump, Says Mexico Won’t Close Borders But Build Bridges Between The Governments And The Peoples
United State President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader, Claudia Sheinbaum.However the Mexican President affirmed Mexico was already doing its part and had no interest in closing its borders.The two spoke just days after Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.Trump said Sheinbaum “agreed to stop Migration through Mexico.” Sheinbaum indicated separately on social media that she told Trump that Mexico is already “taking care of” migrant caravans, calling it an “excellent...
NIGERIAN FIGHTER DEFEAT SOUTH AFRICA, BECOMES NEW EFC WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
Nigerian Fighter, Juliet Chukwu defeated South Africa’s Dana Van Wyk to become the new EFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.The Policewoman moved from a lower weight division, flyweight to become the champion in the bantamweight division.She has made history to become the first Nigerian female champion in EFC history. She showcased her technical brilliance, breaking down Dayne van Wyk with precision to claim the belt.Chukwu is a Pro MMA Fighter from Lagos, Nigeria, and the 3rd ranked Womens Pound for Pound in the Middle East and Africa.