Britain's under-16 social media ban raises questions over effectiveness, enforcement

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:45:03 GMT

Public concern and media coverage of online harms to young people have also encouraged Starmer to act. However, Scott said the effects of the ban will only become clear over the next year or two, and a future administration may adjust the policy.

LONDON, June 16 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to ban children under 16 from social media has drawn fresh attention to online ch

Iranian, Lebanese Speakers call for 'preserving Beirut's sovereignty' under US-Iran peace deal

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:20 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 16 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday underscored the need to uphold Lebanon's sovereignty and ensure the implementation of commitments arising from the memorandum of understanding as part of the peace deal between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia.

According to a statement issued by Ira

Nigerian court orders deregistration of opposition parties

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:40:12 GMT

The African Democratic Congress has said it will challenge the ruling, accusing the judge of being a "threat to democracy"

A Nigerian court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister a major opposition party and four others ahead of the West African nation's 2027 general election.

Lebanon integral to ending war, part of understanding: Iran

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:30:50 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 16 (ANI): Iran has reiterated that Lebanon remains an integral component of the understanding reached to end the ongoing conflict in the region, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei asserting that Tehran will closely monitor developments and use all available tools to ensure that commitments made by other parties are honoured.

The remarks come amid differing interpretations of the

Landon Donovan blasts airline after World Cup travel fiasco

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:19:19 GMT

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United States men's national team legend and Fox World Cup analyst Landon Donovan is in an online spat with United Airlines after travel difficulties influenced him and his broadcast partner Ian Darke to complete the last 250 miles of their journey from Houston to Northern New Jersey in an Uber.

According to their posts on X (formerly Twitter), Donovan and Dark

"You're getting discombobulated": Trump shares AI-generated military-themed image amid Iran peace deal hopes

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:58:39 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated, military-themed image of himself on his platform Truth Social, featuring a stylised portrayal with warships and fighter jets in the background.

The image caption read, 'YOU'RE GETTING DISCOMBOBULATED.'

The post comes amid heightened geopolitical developments in the Middle East, with Trump stating that a peace deal involvi

"We must remain cautious in commenting on process": Iran says agreement signing not expected on Sunday

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:29:44 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 14 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the signing of any agreement is unlikely to take place immediately, stating that it will not happen on Sunday and may take place in the coming days, as per the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

According to Iran's state broadcaster, IRIB, he urged caution over the ongoing process due to inconsistencies from the oth

CENTCOM claims downing Iranian drone missiles towards commercial ships transiting Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:15 GMT

Florida [US], June 13 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in the early hours of Saturday that it neutralised all the attempts made by Iran to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said that the critical trade chokepoint remains open for transit.

'Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the

Iran warns final agreement will not be signed if terms are not met; says deal may be signed remotely

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 13 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (local time) said that nuclear talks with the United States will not proceed unless an interim agreement is implemented, adding that the final deal will not be signed if its provisions are not met.

Speaking to Iran's state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Araghchi said that after an initial agreement, the Un

Iran: Araghchi says draft deal covers Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon conflict

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:58:17 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 13 (ANI): The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will address a range of issues, including Tehran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

According to IRIB, Araghchi said the agreement cons

Deutscher Cricket Bund (DCB) announces an exciting 2026 season to showcase Germany as the leading European cricket nation, building world-class cricket IP's

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:02:28 GMT

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Essen [Germany] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 12: After the tremendous success of the recently concluded '5 match T20 International event - 'Austria Tour of Germany,'' DCB is all set to kick off its ambitious domestic set of events for 2026.

German Super League - Berlin edition starts at Mayfeld - next to the iconic OlympiaStadion from the 8th of June.

With a fixture of 43 T10 matche

(SP)SYRIA-DAMASCUS-FIFA WORLD CUP-FESTIVAL-FANS

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:16:53 GMT

(260612) -- DAMASCUS, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People gather in front of a giant screen broadcasting the opening match of the FIFA World Cup during the "World Cup Festival 2026" in Damascus, Syria, June 11, 2026. The festival runs from June 11 until July 19. (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:09:16 GMT

Indiahas blocked theTelegrammessaging app until June 22, saying the platform has been used to "defraud candidates" taking a national medical entrance examination, the ministry of education said in a statement on Tuesday.

The government said it was restricting access to the Telegram platform in India for a defined and limited period. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision of the IT law, which empow

Who Governs the Game? FIFA, Democracy, and the Limits of Public Power

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:57:04 GMT

In order to understand how the international community could realistically pressure FIFA to move the 2026 World Cup out of the United States, I found myself examining FIFA's broadcasting agreements and financial structure. What I discovered was not simply a story about football but a revealing glimpse into how power is exercised in the contemporary world.

The broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup are so

Who Governs the Game FIFA, Democracy, and the Limits of Public Power

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:27:04 GMT

In order to understand how the international community could realistically pressure FIFA to move the 2026 World Cup out of the United States, I found myself examining FIFA's broadcasting agreements and financial structure. What I discovered was not simply a story about footballbut a revealing glimpse into how power is exercised in the contemporary world.

The broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup are sold dir

News Analysis: Britain's under-16 social media ban raises questions over effectiveness, enforcement

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:15:09 GMT

LONDON, June 16 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to ban children under 16 from social media has drawn fresh attention to online child safety, with experts warning that its impact will depend on enforcement, platform design and support beyond the ban itself.

The government said Monday that the measure would follow Australia's model, covering platforms built around social interaction, content

Zimbabwe inks MoU with Chinese medical institution to boost cooperation in malaria control

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:15:39 GMT

HARARE, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with a Chinese medical and research institution to strengthen cooperation in malaria control.

The MoU, signed between Zimbabwe and China's Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, aims to establish a framework for enhancing academic and research capabilities in malaria control and elim

8 die in truck-minibus collision in South Africa

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:34 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were killed after a minibus taxi and a truck collided in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, local media reported on Tuesday.

The collision occurred on Tuesday morning on the N4 Toll Road between Ngodwana and Waterval Onder, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.

Accordi

Egypt's new administrative capital hosts thousands at World Cup fan zone

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:15:12 GMT

CAIRO, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's new administrative capital hosted thousands of football enthusiasts at the newly launched Egyptian Fan Zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday.

The gathering, which saw Egypt hold Belgium to a 1-1 draw, also highlighted the country's efforts to develop fourth-generation smart city infrastructure.

Located within the Green River district, east of Cairo, the massive spor

Nairobi training session partners Chinese and African media on AI innovation

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:15:33 GMT

NAIROBI, June 15 (Xinhua) -- A media training session on artificial intelligence (AI) was held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on Monday, aimed at enhancing African media practitioners' understanding of AI and its application in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

The training, organized by Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau, brought together nearly 200 journalists, editors, and producers from mainstrea

Feature: Chinese-aided new studio set to boost Armenia's TV progress

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:46:51 GMT

by Xinhua writer Liu Shuchen

YEREVAN, June 12 (Xinhua) -- "Our strategy today is to significantly increase our own TV content. The China-aided new broadcasting studio will become the main technological foundation to achieve the goal," said Ruben Shahinyan, head of strategic programs at the Public Television of Armenia.

In the administrative district of Yerevan, Nork-Marash, on the Nork hill, the Yerevan T

Akta Brings AI-First Cloud Video Workflows to Oracle Cloud

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:07:06 GMT

Akta Brings AI-First Cloud Video Workflows to Oracle Cloud

Veteran Local Radio Leader Joins Key Media Brokerage

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:06:57 GMT

Veteran Local Radio Leader Joins Key Media Brokerage

Introducing The 2026 Broadcast Leadership Training Class

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:06:42 GMT

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A New Global Ad Market Look Yields Less Local Conclusion

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:06:34 GMT

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RAB Completes 2026 Media Career Academies Program Series

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:06:13 GMT

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An American Icon, Shining Tall At Spot Cable

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:05:59 GMT

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Rao Rises To Executive-Level Role At Nexstar-Owned TEGNA

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:05:40 GMT

Rao Rises To Executive-Level Role At Nexstar-Owned TEGNA

Cumulus Debtor-in-Possession Era To End By Q4

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:05:36 GMT

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FOX Ad Sales Promotes From Within To Fill SVP Slot

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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Podcast Ad-Skippers Still Act on Those Ads, Study Shows

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:04:12 GMT

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Young To Take Power Position At Salem As Reisman Will Rise

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:56 GMT

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VSiNs FAST Move Toward TV Viewers

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:48 GMT

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Sours Sells An FM In The Mitten State

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:00 GMT

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A Revenue Intelligence Platform for Media Sales Teams Arrives

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:02:57 GMT

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Trump posts summit photo with Kim Jong Un before announcing Iran deal

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:05:12 GMT

Trump posts summit photo with Kim Jong Un before announcing Iran deal

Applications open for Alcoa vacation student program

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:40:19 GMT

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Froth Craft Brewery Geraldton under construction and aiming to open by the end of the year

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:38:13 GMT

Froth Craft Brewery Geraldton under construction and aiming to open by the end of the year

Air Traffic Controllers, Airline blame Civil Aviation for Athens airport delays

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:04:14 GMT

Air Traffic Controllers, Airline blame Civil Aviation for Athens airport delays

Twelve people killed in skydiving plane crash near Kansas City

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:08:49 GMT

Twelve people killed in skydiving plane crash near Kansas City

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