Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...

An Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...

The UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...

Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...

Apple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, citing compliance with sanctions. The app, developed by VK whose ...

Federal agents are separating children from their families again in the United States. This is happening despite legal settlements meant to...

In Los Angeles, concerned parents last year formed a group, Schools Beyond Screens, and pressured the district by speaking out at school bo...

Poland plans to ban the use of mobile phones by under-16s in schools from September 1, the education minister said on Wednesday, joining a ...

Smartphone ban in US schools: Michigan is implementing a new law requiring K-12 public schools to ban smartphones during classroom instruct...

The ban would mean that pupils in classes up to grade nine, or aged 15-16, would hand in their phones in the morning and get them back at t...

Smartphone ban in schools: Michigan is poised to ban smartphone use for students in grades K-12 during instructional time, starting in the ...

Across the U.S., a growing movement to ban mobile phones in schools is gaining momentum, fueled by concerns about mental health and academi...

New York schools will soon ban smartphones during school hours. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the new rule. It aims to curb social media ...

Victoria Goodyear's studies examine the impact of smartphone use and school policies on adolescent well-being. Findings suggest school phon...

Globally, 79 education systems have now banned smartphones in schools due to concerns about learning disruption and privacy. Some bans have...

Republican and Democrat governors are backing bans on student cellphones during school hours, citing issues like distractions in class and ...

Under new government guidance, mobile phones will be prohibited in schools across England. The policy aims to ensure a consistent approach ...