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The GuardianWhy Silicon Valley panicked over Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Australia’s children account for a tiny portion of users but tech companies worry about the law setting a precedent
- Associated Press
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. Australia's new law, approved by its Parliament last week, is an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager.
- Malay Mail
PAS MP Siti Mastura, sued for defamation over Chin Peng and Kuan Yew link, told to pay RM825,000 to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 4 — The High Court today ruled that remarks made by Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad linking promi...
- Malay Mail
Najib: I never made any meals for Jho Low when he visited my house; but here’s why I trusted this ‘slightly pudgy young man’
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said he had never made any food for the “slight...
- Malay Mail
Perodua unveils eMO-II concept EV boasting 400km range, under RM90,000 price tag
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — National carmaker Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II. This is their latest EV concept which is e...
- KameraOne
Woman rams car into supermarket to run over cashier in Brazil
In a shocking incident on December 1 in Palmas, Brazil, 21-year-old Samia Silva Sa rammed her car into a supermarket after an argument with employees over the sale of drinks. The cashier was injured in the attack.
- People
Princess Anne Gracefully Saves Near Protocol Mistake with Amir of Qatar at State Banquet
Princess Anne was in command — with a plan! — at the glittering dinner
- Malay Mail
Malaysian psychiatrist with ‘promising career’ convicted of sexually grooming, abusing teen girl with mental health issues in Ireland
DUBLIN, Dec 5 — A 38-year-old Malaysian child psychiatrist was recently sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison af...
- The Independent
Russian actress dies after being swept away by huge wave while doing yoga in Thailand
Warning systems had been in place for hazardous weather in the area
- The Telegraph
Two hours and 48 minutes of chaos: How martial law rose and fell in South Korea
Jung Su-yeon crawled on her hands and knees through the frantic legs of South Korea’s security forces to save democracy.
- Malay Mail
Prepare for public backlash over planned 40-70pc premium hike, Guan Eng warns life insurance firms
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Life insurance companies in Malaysia risk facing widespread public outrage if they proceed with pl...
- The Telegraph
China’s new trade war blow could be fatal for US’s ability to arm itself
In the not so distant future, both China and the United States could be at war, triggering the most significant global crisis since World War Two.
- Associated Press
Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand
More than 2,000 people took part Wednesday in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha lent by China to a shrine in the Thai capital Bangkok to honor the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and to celebrate half a century of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. Loans of the tooth as a show of friendship have been an effective form of soft diplomacy by China, even though competing claims from various countries on possessing the Buddha’s tooth raise questions about its provenance. Representatives of China, including Beijing’s ambassador to Thailand, were also present, according to local media.
- Malay Mail
Chinese student in Singapore charged with kidnapping teenage girl in Johor
JOHOR BARU, Dec 5 — A 22-year-old Chinese university student pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to...
- Malay Mail
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong tests positive for Covid-19
SINGAPORE, Dec 4 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time, following...
- InStyle
Watch "Clingy" Prince William Strike Again With More Sweet PDA for Princess Kate
A royal simp.
- The Telegraph
Watch: Biden appears to fall asleep at meeting with African presidents
Joe Biden appeared to fall asleep during a meeting with African leaders, closing his eyes for more than a minute.
- The Telegraph
Arsenal’s deadly corner routines prove too much for Manchester United
Never in the history of football has a team been such a threat from corners. It is hard to recall danger being created so often. Being created from every sniper-accurate delivery, in fact.
- The Independent
PSG president responds to Mohamed Salah transfer speculation: ‘We are very clear’
The Liverpool star, who is a free agent next summer, is enjoying a sensational season with the Reds top of the Premier League and Champions League
- Reuters
China bans export of critical minerals to US as trade tensions escalate
China on Tuesday banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have widespread military applications, escalating trade tensions the day after Washington's latest crackdown on China's chip sector. The curbs strengthen enforcement of existing limits on critical minerals exports that Beijing began rolling out last year, but apply only to the U.S. market, in the latest escalation of trade tensions between the world's two largest economies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office next month.