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Beginning today, Monday, June 1, Malaysia has enforces new regulations that prohibit children under the age of 16 from holding social media accounts, becoming the latest country to tighten online safety measures for minors. Under the new rules, major platforms with at least eight million users in Malaysia — including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — must introduce age-verification systems...

After a Russian drone struck a residential building in the southeastern Romanian city of Galați early Friday, sparking a fire and injuring two civilians, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reaffirmed the alliance’s support for Romania. In a message posted on X, Rutte said he had spoken by telephone with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and conveyed NATO’s full solidarity following the incident. “I...

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to attach his name to the Kennedy Center, ruling that the renowned Washington, D.C., performing arts institution must remain exclusively dedicated to President John F. Kennedy. The same court also temporarily halted plans to shut down the center for a sweeping two-year renovation project that was scheduled to begin in July. U.S....

A review of the month at Ask Questions Later May was an exceptionally busy month for us, and below you’ll find a roundup of some of our most widely read and discussed coverage. But first, a request. We are now in striking distance of breaking into the top teמ of international Substacks, and growing this publication further depends largely on readers...

The Transylvanian Saxons brought their  music to Bucharest's street festival this weekend. Bucharest laid on a special children's day program from May 30-31 as part of this weekend’s "Open Streets - Bucharest". The Haferland Festival took part for the first time. This year’s Haferland that celebrates Transylvanian Saxon's traditions and place in Romania's history will take place on August 6-9 across...

Romania on Friday declared Russia’s Consul General in the Black Sea port of Constanta persona non grata after a drone exploded on a 10-storey residential building in southeastern Romania, injuring two. President Nicusor Dan also said the consulate will close in Constanta, speaking after a meeting of the country’s top defense and intelligence officials. He did not name the Russian official...

It was only luck that the damage caused when a Russian drone crashed on a 10-storey block of flats in Galati overnight Friday night wasn’t any worse. But even this strategic resource of the lazy - luck - is about to be exhausted, something that can be easily seen from a simple analysis of trends: in the beginning, drone fragments...

The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation has announced the 17th edition of its annual Royal Charity Concert. The gala will take place on October 25 at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest and will be attended by members of Romania’s Royal Family. One of the most prominent annual philanthropic cultural events on Romania’s classical music calendar, the event raises funds for...

A drone attack that struck an apartment building injuring two has sparked strong criticism from leaders across Europe. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that Russia had "crossed yet another line" and vowed to continue to put pressure on Moscow. "We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people," von der Leyen said, adding that the...

Acting Defense Minister Radu Miruta spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Romania chose not to shoot down a drone that strayed into an eastern city and exploded to avoid greater damage, the acting defense minister said Friday. Radu Miruta said he had a telephone conversation with NATO-Secretary Mark Rutte about the incident. Romania scrambled two F-16s who had the green light...