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UNICEF official urges balance as countries tighten social media rules for children

UNICEF official urges balance as countries tighten social media rules for children

As governments consider tighter social media rules for minors, UN official says age limits can help but must be carefully designed

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Russia says US took steps in 'right direction' but questions remain on Ukraine
22.12.2025

Russia says US took steps in 'right direction' but questions remain on Ukraine

Deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov warns of reciprocal response to any US nuclear testing, cites missile defense and European nuclear coordination as destabilizing

Russia warns strategic stability near ‘edge of abyss,’ denies plans to attack NATO
22.12.2025

Russia warns strategic stability near ‘edge of abyss,’ denies plans to attack NATO

Senior diplomat says Western actions risk uncontrollable escalation, criticizes European remilitarization

Russia says gradually introducing restrictive measures against WhatsApp
22.12.2025

Russia says gradually introducing restrictive measures against WhatsApp

Restrictions due to violations meant to allow users switch to other messaging apps, according to communications regulator

FACTBOX – Key positions of Russia and Ukraine in ongoing peace talks
22.12.2025

FACTBOX – Key positions of Russia and Ukraine in ongoing peace talks

As efforts to end the war continue, Kyiv and Moscow hold sharply diverging positions on issues such as security guarantees and territorial control

YEAR-ENDER - World’s fastest-warming continent: Europe’s 25-year climate battle
22.12.2025

YEAR-ENDER - World’s fastest-warming continent: Europe’s 25-year climate battle

Europe has seen 10 of its warmest years since 2007, with heat set to worsen as the continent warms twice as fast as the global average