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Roblox, the popular gaming platform, is now blocked in Russia. Moscow said it's been used to coordinate "terrorist" activities. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Roblox and Snapchat are now blocked in Russia over what it said were concerns about extremism. They're now added to an extensive list of blocked or restricted platforms in Russia for such reasons. Apple's FaceTime also faces restrictions for what Russia said was "terrorist" activity. Russia's internet and media regulator said this week that it has blocked Snapchat and Roblox, saying both platforms were used for "extremist and terrorist" activity. Roskomnadzor announced its decision to block Snapchat on Thursday, but said it had already made the social media app unavailable in Russia since October 10. "According to law enforcement agencies, Snapchat is being used to organize and conduct terrorist activities in the country, recruit perpetrators, and commit fraud and other crimes against our citizens," it said in a statement, per state media. The federal agency made a similar announcement on Wednesday regarding Roblox, accusing the gaming platform of enabling the distribution of propaganda advocating for extremist or terrorist activities. It also said that users were using Roblox to spread "LGBT information," which Russia legally considers extremist. Meanwhile, Roskomnadzor

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Canada As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with Australia's new landmark law banning social media for those under 16, Aussie youth are likely starting to see pop-ups about their accounts being deactivated or put on hold. Is there a potential for ripple effects in Canada? Young people under 16 will see accounts shut down under new law beginning Dec. 10 Jessica Wong · CBC News · Posted: Dec 04, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. In the week before Australia's landmark social media ban for those under 16 takes effect, young people are starting to see pop-up notifications about their accounts being deactivated or put on hold until they become or can prove they are of age. (CBC) For Australia's youth, the social media landscape is becoming a rocky road, as the companies behind platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with the country's landmark and imminent new legislation banning social media for children and younger teens. Those under 16 — or suspected to be

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a "first in the world regulatory measure", instructing popular communication apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and SnapChat, to link their services to the registered SIM card. The DoT has called for SIM binding to prevent the misuse of telecommunication identifiers, network, telecommunication equipment or services to further reinforce telecom cyber security. What is the SIM binding rule Recommended For You The mandate requires the app-based communication services to remain continuously linked to the SIM card, which is associated with the mobile number used for identification of customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Platforms have to: Ensure that the app-based communication service is continuously linked to the SIM card (associated with Mobile Number used for identification of customers/users or for provisioning or delivery of services) installed in the device, making it impossible to use the app without that specific, active SIM. Ensure that the web version of the mobile app, if provided, shall be logged out periodically (not later than 6 hours) and allowing the facility to the user to re-link the device using QR code. Complete implementation in

When the nationwide under 16 social media ban kicks in on December 10, the burden will be entirely on social media giants to uphold the newly-enforced law. The world-first age restrictions will require TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Threads and Reddit, YouTube, Twitch and Kick to cut off access for any Australian aged under the age of 16. And the federal government has made it clear: the onus lies with these social media platforms to keep children offline. World-first laws will ban Australians aged under 16 from using social media. (Getty) Apps need to take "reasonable steps" to ensure no child aged under 16 can create or use an account, or the companies will be liable for a fine of up to $49.5 million. The list of age-restricted social media platforms could grow as the ban evolves too. Social media companies have started to roll out features which will deactivate or remove the accounts of anyone aged under 16, and to stop new accounts being made by children. However, with the ban just days away, Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said it was "disappointing" that some platforms have waited to the last minute to alert users. "We suggested the best

Snapchat Introduces New Age Verification Measures in Australia Ahead of SMMA Deadline As Australia moves toward enforcing its new Social Media Minimum Age Act (SMMA), Snapchat has announced a sweeping rollout of age-verification measures designed to comply with the law despite strongly disagreeing with the government’s decision to classify it as an Age-Restricted Social Media Platform (ARSMP). A New Chapter for Young Australian Snapchatters Moving to set and reshape how under-16s use the platform, their team confirmed that it will implement new verification protocols before the December 10 deadline. While the company says it is “deeply saddened that young Aussies can no longer connect with their nearest and dearest via Snapchat,” It emphasised its commitment to respecting local laws while continuing to advocate for privacy-first solutions, such as age verification at the device, operating system, or app-store level. Snapchat Notifications Begin: What Young Users Need to Know Starting this week, Australian Snapchat users who are under 16 will begin receiving notifications via the app, email, and SMS explaining how the new rules may impact their access.  These alerts will guide us through the upcoming mandatory age verification process, outlining the steps they need to take before December 10. How Snapchat’s

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The Indian Department of Telecommunications introduces SIM binding and recurring verification for mobile-number based messaging apps, affecting WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and others, with six-hour web logout requirements to enhance security while maintaining accessibility. Updated: Monday, December 1, 2025, 14:13 The Department of Telecommunications is set to change how Indians use WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and similar apps. New SIM-binding rules will force these messaging services to keep checking if the registered SIM remains inside the device. Companion tools like WhatsApp Web will also change, with automatic logout every six hours and repeated QR code verification for continued access. இந்தியாவில் WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram போன்ற செயலிகளைப் பயன்படுத்துவதற்கான விதிகளை தொலைத்தொடர்புத் துறை மாற்றவுள்ளது. புதிய SIM பைண்டிங் விதிகள், பதிவு செய்யப்பட்ட SIM கார்டு சாதனத்தில் உள்ளதா எனச் சரிபார்க்க வேண்டும், மேலும் WhatsApp Web போன்ற துணைப் பயன்பாடுகள் ஆறு மணி நேரத்திற்கு ஒருமுறை தானாக வெளியேறும் மற்றும் QR குறியீடு மூலம் சரிபார்ப்பது போன்ற மாற்றங்களை உள்ளடக்கியது. The directive covers any communication app that identifies users through mobile numbers, whether global or Indian platforms. Services named in the order include WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Arattai, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat and Josh. Companies have 90 days to apply the changes and four months to send a compliance report to the Department of Telecommunications. WhatsApp SIM binding rules and