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The United Arab Emirates has become the first Arab country to ban social media use for children under 15, following similar moves by Australia and Britain. Platforms have 12 months to enforce age verification.
Telegram, the encrypted messaging platform favoured by dissidents and journalists, faces mounting regulatory pressure globally. From India's temporary ban to France's criminal charges against founder Pavel Durov, governments increasingly view the app as a threat to national security and public order.