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Reports circulating in India say the government is planning to block the creation of social media accounts for anyone under 18. The claim is spreading widely on Indian social media, with users debating its enforceability, its impact on free expression, and whether platforms such as Instagram and X would be required to verify ages. Officials have not confirmed details of any proposed rule or timeline.

The World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office is working to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support services in emergencies across the region. The initiative aims to ensure people affected by crises, including conflicts and disasters, receive psychological care alongside physical aid. With the region facing protracted humanitarian emergencies, expanding mental health capacity has become a growing priority for health authorities.

Fires have broken out at two solar power plants in Russian-occupied Crimea, according to reports circulating on social media and picked up by Ukrainian news outlet Ukrinform. The cause of the fires and the extent of the damage are not yet known. The plants are part of Crimea's energy infrastructure, which has been a recurring flashpoint since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Aaron Sorkin is drawing attention with 'The Social Reckoning,' his follow-up to 'The Social Network.' In interviews with Vanity Fair, Sorkin discusses the film's portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg and the tech industry's relationship with Donald Trump and political power. The project is generating buzz as audiences speculate how it will depict Facebook's founder in the current political climate.

Solidarity posts using the name 'Jane Doe' are spreading across social media following a rape lawsuit filed against Cornell University. The posts are being shared as a show of support for the anonymous plaintiff and have drawn broad attention to the case. The lawsuit's details and the scale of the online response continue to be discussed widely.