EU Launches Formal Investigation Into Meta Over Political Ads Transparency Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has formally initiated enforcement proceedings against Meta, escalating regulatory pressure on the company over how political advertising, election-related content, and algorithmic systems operate on its platforms in the European Union. The probe is being carried out under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the bloc’s flagship technology regulation aimed at curbing systemic […]
Supreme Court Pauses India’s New UGC “Equity Rules 2026” After Campus Storm—What The Regulations Actually Change
What happened—and why it matters On January 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of India ordered the UGC’s new equity regulations to be kept in abeyance (stayed), raising concerns that parts of the framework could be too sweeping, unclear, and may risk deepening social divisions. This matters because the regulations were designed as a nationwide compliance […]
Global Debt Hits Record High, IMF Warns of Rising Risks to Growth and Stability
The International Monetary Fund has warned that global debt has reached an all-time high, intensifying risks to economic stability as countries face rising borrowing costs, weak growth, and mounting fiscal pressures. In its latest assessment, the IMF said government and private-sector debt levels have climbed sharply in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by […]
Apple Opens iPhone to Rival App Stores in EU Under New Tech Rules: What Changes and Why It’s a Big Deal
Apple has started implementing sweeping changes to how apps are distributed on iPhones in the European Union, allowing rival app stores, alternative payment systems, and new developer freedoms under the bloc’s landmark tech law. The changes are being rolled out to comply with the Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb the market power of […]
WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Hide Phone Numbers: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
WhatsApp has started introducing a long-awaited username feature, allowing users to connect and chat without revealing their phone numbers — a move widely seen as a major upgrade to user privacy and platform safety. The change brings WhatsApp closer to rivals like Telegram and Signal, which have long allowed users to interact without exposing personal […]
UN Warns Gaza on Brink of Famine as Aid Access Collapses Amid Ongoing War
The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine, citing the near collapse of humanitarian access, widespread food shortages, and continued hostilities that have crippled civilian life across the territory. According to UN agencies, restrictions on aid delivery, damage to infrastructure, and ongoing military operations have […]
WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Again: What Changed, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time, warning that the virus is spreading more widely and showing signs of increased severity in parts of Africa and beyond. The declaration, formally known as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), reflects growing concern that recent outbreaks […]
EU Launches Formal Investigation Into TikTok Under Digital Services Act: What’s at Stake and Why It Matters
The European Commission has formally opened an investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking one of the most consequential enforcement actions yet under the EU’s new digital governance regime. The probe focuses on whether the Chinese-owned video platform has failed to adequately assess and mitigate systemic risks related to illegal content, algorithmic […]