Explanation

In early February 2026, the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor officially blocked WhatsApp across the country after years of tension.

This followed a series of legal battles and the app's refusal to comply with domestic data laws.

Additional Information:

WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms.

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Explanation

In early February 2026, the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor officially blocked WhatsApp across the country after years of tension.

This followed a series of legal battles and the app's refusal to comply with domestic data laws.

Additional Information:

WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms.

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Explanation

Khorramshahr-4, a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran.

Also known as the Kheibar missile

Range: 2,000 km

officially unveiled in May 2023

Entered active service in February 2026

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Explanation

Khorramshahr-4, a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran.

Also known as the Kheibar missile

Range: 2,000 km

officially unveiled in May 2023

Entered active service in February 2026

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Explanation

Denmark became the first country in the world to officially discontinue its universal postal service obligation and national letter delivery through its state-owned provider, PostNord, effectively ending a 401-year-old tradition.

Additional Information:

Denmark started its traditional postal service in 1624 and discontinued in 2025.

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Explanation

On 22 January 2026, South Korea officially enforced its "Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust".

South Korea is considered the first to fully enforce such a comprehensive framework.

The law has been named AI Basic Act.

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Explanation

On 22 January 2026, South Korea officially enforced its "Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust".

South Korea is considered the first to fully enforce such a comprehensive framework.

The law has been named AI Basic Act.

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Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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