Australia’s internet regulator has found what it describes as serious shortcomings in the way major technology companies respond to online child sexual abuse and sexual extortion, saying firms including Apple, Meta and
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Pakistan's digital economy turning profitable signals a shift from subsidised growth toward more durable online payment and platform activity.
UK regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok over concerns that its age verification system may not be protecting children from harmful content

An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities to gain unauthorised access to secure systems during tests of models from OpenAI and Anthropic, which revealed a series of new breaches, Britain’s AI Security Institute disclosed on Tue

A Tech Transparency Project report says Meta has repeatedly recruited influencers and allied groups to promote teen safety tools whenever governments consider age limits or bans on social media

The Trump administration’s new safety review guidelines appear to exempt Chinese artificial intelligence models. OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s aren’t

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a uniform system for issuing police clearance certificates and international driving permits nationwide, with both services being made fully online through the National Police Bureau. Interior Mini
Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles worldwide after identifying a startup display fault that can disable important safety indicators.
Automated speed enforcement is expanding into more US states, setting evidence of fewer dangerous crashes against complaints about fairness and revenue.

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China
Flock Safety is shortening most licence-plate data retention and making unusual-search audits standard after officers misused its surveillance tools.
Eclipse eye damage warnings are keeping solar viewing safety in the health spotlight as people check symptoms after looking at the sun.
U.S. lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation that would require independent security audits for powerful AI systems, following renewed concern over model safety.
New Victorian laws would give VCAT the power to force social media and AI platforms to identify anonymous users accused of vilification, in a move the premier says will protect children.
Jalapeno-linked salmonella recalls have widened across grocery dips, salsa and prepared foods, turning a food-safety notice into a practical household checklist. The story is drawing attention because it
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case over addictive platform design, a verdict that may influence thousands of similar claims.

Meta's proposed $17.1 billion multistate settlement would impose teen time limits, overnight blocks, stronger age checks and independent oversight.
The Last House is now streaming on Netflix. Here is a spoiler-free guide to its cast, survival-thriller premise, director, rating and release details.

The Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed report on the PIMS fire inquiry and safety measures taken after the deaths of 14 children.

Protests and restrictions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have kept attention on political representation, economic demands, public safety and the need for credible dialogue.
A growing group of companies is building child-focused phones with tighter software controls, reflecting parent demand for devices that reduce online risks
Cybersecurity researchers who search for unknown vulnerabilities and develop tools to exploit them say OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI safety guardrails are creating real friction in their legitimate defensive research work.
Australian and New Zealand public assurances about asbestos risk in contaminated play sand were based on a supplier assessment that was not independently verified, according to reporting by The Guardian

The attack, in 2025, was one of several carried out in Germany in recent years by men with migrant backgrounds, shaking the public’s sense of safety