Nepal Bans Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and 23 Other Social Media Platforms for Failing to Register with Government

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On September 4, 2025, Nepal’s government enacted a sweeping ban on 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, X, Reddit, and LinkedIn, due to their failure to comply with mandatory registration requirements. This decision, rooted in a Supreme Court directive and the 2023 Directive for Managing the Use of Social Networks, has … Read more

Kevin Watson Shot Dead While Livestreaming on Facebook in Chicago’s South Austin

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The shocking death of Kevin Watson, a 42-year-old Chicago man, has left the community in mourning and sparked widespread attention online. Watson was fatally shot on Wednesday evening while broadcasting a Facebook livestream from his car. The incident occurred in the South Austin neighborhood, specifically in the 5000 block of West Madison Street, around 6:14 … Read more