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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 1 > 17 > iran-restores-sms-as-phased-rollback-of-internet-blackout-begins

Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins

Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (636+ words) Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests. Iran has begun easing sweeping communication restrictions imposed after deadly antigovernment protests rocked the country for more than two weeks. The semiofficial Fars News Agency on Saturday…...

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aljazeera.com > features > 2026 > 1 > 16 > iran-in-limbo-whats-next-for-country-under-internet-blackout

Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?

Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?22+ hour, 27+ min ago   (992+ words) Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests " and trials of "rioters" set to start. Tehran, Iran " Most of Iran"s 90 million-strong population remains cut off from the rest of the world…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 1 > 14 > is-starlink-helping-iranians-break-internet-blackout-and-how-does-it-work

Is Starlink helping Iranians break internet blackout, and how does it work?

Is Starlink helping Iranians break internet blackout, and how does it work?2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1038+ words) Experts say Starlink is helping Iranians get information out about the protests. But Iran is also trying to jam signals " and questions about the legality of Starlink's actions linger. Elon Musk's Starlink is reportedly offering free service to users in…...

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aljazeera.com > video > the-stream > 12/16/2025 > why-subscriptions-are-taking-over-our-lives

Why subscriptions are taking over our lives

Why subscriptions are taking over our lives1+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (67+ words) We look at how companies are shifting intentionally towards subscription models. We look at how companies are shifting intentionally towards subscription models. Gen Z is set to become the first generation to live in a world where ownership barely exists....

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aljazeera.com > news > 2025 > 12 > 9 > australias-social-media-ban-for-young-people-takes-effect

Australia’s social media ban for young people takes effect

Australia’s social media ban for young people takes effect1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (625+ words) Children under 16 can no longer access 10 of the world's biggest platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. By Al Jazeera and News Agencies Australia has banned children under 16 from social media in a world-first, as other countries consider similar age-based measures…...

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aljazeera.com > video > digital-dilemma > 2025 > 12 > 9 > australias-social-media-ban

Australia’s social media ban

Australia’s social media ban1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (45+ words) Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen breaks down Australia's social media ban. Australia's social media ban | Digital Dilemma On December 10, millions of teenagers in Australia will have no access to social media. Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen breaks down what this unprecedented government…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2025 > 12 > 4 > meta-starts-blocking-teens-in-australia-under-social-media-ban

Meta starts blocking teens in Australia under social media ban

Meta starts blocking teens in Australia under social media ban1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (502+ words) Australia's world-first ban requires 10 major online platforms to block users aged 16. By AFP and AP Tech giant Meta has begun removing minors below 16 years of age in Australia from its platforms Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first…...

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aljazeera.com > video > newsfeed > 2025 > 12 > 3 > australian-social-media-ban-aims-to-save-teens-from-predatory-algorithms

Australian social media ban aims to ‘save teens from predatory algorithms’

Australian social media ban aims to ‘save teens from predatory algorithms’1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (149+ words) Australia's social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online "purgatory'. Australian social media ban aims to 'save teens from predatory algorithms' Australia's social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2025 > 12 > 1 > india-orders-phone-makers-to-pre-install-state-owned-web-safety-app-report

India orders phone makers to pre-install state-owned web safety app: Report

India orders phone makers to pre-install state-owned web safety app: Report1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (446+ words) Directive gives companies 90 days to ensure Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones. The Indian government has instructed smartphone makers to pre-install a state-owned cybersecurity app on all new devices in a bid to tackle online scams and…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 11/26/2025 > xs-new-location-disclosure-policy-what-does-it-mean-for-safety

X’s new location disclosure policy: What does it mean for safety?

X’s new location disclosure policy: What does it mean for safety?1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1444+ words) The new "transparency feature" on Elon Musk"s social media platform has raised concern among users. X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new "transparency feature" which provides a greater…...