The UK plans to introduce age verification for social media, potentially requiring ID for access. This aims to reduce screen time for under-16s but raises concerns about civil liberties, education, and unintended consequences like circumventing the ban or isolating youth.
The UK plans to ban social media for under 16s, potentially requiring ID for platform access. This aims to reduce screen time but raises concerns about civil liberties, education, and unintended consequences like workarounds and isolation. Experts debate its effectiveness and impact on knowledge acquisition and online communities.
Hong Kong's HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus, launched in 2023, is set to expire in October. The government will consult the public on whether to continue the incentive, which has benefited over 65,000 babies and cost HK$1.3 billion.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan attributes India's success in Operation Sindoor to integrated systems and situational awareness, warns of future multi-domain conflicts, and discusses challenges and progress in military reforms.
