Norway is preparing legislation to bar children under 16 from using social media, with a bill set to be presented to parliament by year-end. The law would put age verification responsibility on technology companies, aiming to shield kids from harmful online experiences. The move also reflects a wider European push toward stronger digital child protections.
Umar Farooq Zahoor, a Pakistan-origin businessman wanted in Norway for major financial fraud and money laundering, is drawing fresh attention after reports said he was spotted alongside US Vice President JD Vance during engagements in Islamabad. Despite being a fugitive, he is reportedly recognized in Pakistan for foreign investments, prompting renewed scrutiny over his international ties.
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