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A school shooting in Zamboanga City has reignited debate over gun safety and social media access for minors in the Philippines, with legislators proposing age restrictions and stricter penalties for firearm owners.
A Form 2 student sustained stab wounds allegedly inflicted by a female classmate at a Shah Alam secondary school. Police arrested the suspect and subsequently released her on bail pending further investigation.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans support stronger government oversight of social media firms, with two-thirds backing age-verification requirements to protect minors online—reflecting growing bipartisan concern about youth safety.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and restrict teenage users to 90 hours monthly on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark ruling could reshape how governments regulate social media platforms worldwide.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay US$567 million to address harms to young people, marking a significant legal victory in the escalating battle over social media's impact on child mental health and safety.
Selangor has launched a comprehensive child protection advocacy campaign aimed at safeguarding 1.8 million children across the state. The initiative, launched at Sultan Abdul Aziz Silver Jubilee Hall in Shah Alam, brings together schools, tahfiz institutions, and government agencies to address rising welfare concerns.
A Singapore coroner has determined that two teenagers who died in January manufactured their own methamphetamine pills and inhaled the drug, with both found to have fatal levels in their systems.