Tag: TikTok

Maldives enforces tough new rules for young social media users: A look at countries restricting social media for kids!

Asia Sarojini P -
Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ The Maldives is preparing to introduce new rules that would prevent children under the age of...

TikTok Bows to Canada’s Crackdown — But at What Cost to Creators and Cultural Institutions?

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ TikTok announced it was pulling sponsorship of some of Canada's biggest arts and cultural institutions, including the Juno...

From Newsrooms to Memes: How Social Media Is Reshaping Canadian Politics

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth — As Canada approaches a federal election this month, voters turning to social media platforms like Facebook and...

Why Are TikTok, Meta, and Snap Fighting Against YouTube’s Special Exemption in Australia?

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
A coalition of prominent social media entities, including Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, and...

Trump’s Inaugural Eve Rally Sets the Scene: Deportations, Border Security, and TikTok

Global Ishini Dabare -
On the eve of his inauguration for a second term, Donald Trump addressed a fervent crowd at the Capital...

As TikTok Fights Global Scrutiny, Australian Advertisers Double Down

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia (Commonwealth)_The popular short-form video platform TikTok has reassured key advertising stakeholders in Australia that the app’s operations in...
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Will Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens Backfire?

Business & Trade Suraj Atapattu -
Australia (Commonwealth) _ "A complete prohibition would place the blame for businesses' destructive business practices on young people rather...

Is a Social Media Ban the Answer for Teen Safety?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia's House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at prohibiting social media use by children under the age...

Strict New Rules for Social Media and Minors in Australia

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
In a move to address growing concerns about the impact of social media on young people, Australian Prime Minister...

Jewell and Yarros shine at the 2024 TikTok Book Awards

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva -
In a dazzling display of literary talent and social media influence, the 2024 TikTok Book Awards celebrated a host...

`Mean Girls’ actress wins accolades!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Harvard University bestowed the title of South Asian Person of the Year upon Avantika Vandanapu, an...

TikTok  to award 15K scholarships for…

Asia Suraj Atapattu -
Bangladehs (Commonwealth) _ To introduce the #ExamReady digital learning initiative, TikTok and the 10 Minute School have partnered. This...

Why was TikTok slapped with a €345 million penalty?

Europe Upeksha Jayalath -
The European Union's data watchdog has issued a substantial €345 million penalty against the popular Chinese video-sharing app TikTok...

Men’s Fashion and Shopping Habits

News Upeksha Jayalath -
Men's fashion and shopping habits have undergone significant changes in recent years, with men becoming more conscious of their...

Teachers’ TikTok and class karaoke among ways to keep students going

Education admin -
From karaoke to TikTok, Auckland's teachers are using every trick they can think of to keep their pupils interested...

Woman Goes Viral For Showing Up To the Airport!

Travel admin -
read next is something so unbelievable that one may not believe that ut actually happened. Well the thing is...