Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Qatar introduces jail and QR100,000 fine for privacy violations in major cybercrime law update August 05, 2025 at 11:00PM

Qatar has enacted a new cybercrime law amendment, effective August 4, 2025, imposing strict penalties for unauthorized sharing of images or videos online. Violators face imprisonment up to one year and fines up to QR100,000 for infringing on individual privacy. This measure complements existing data protection laws, strengthening personal data safeguards in the digital sphere.

Punishment to prize: China offers cash for having babies after decades of strict birth control, but young people aren’t interested August 05, 2025 at 10:53PM

China, grappling with a declining population and record-low birth rates, is now offering financial incentives to encourage childbirth, a stark contrast to its previous one-child policy. Despite cash subsidies, tax breaks, and other perks, young Chinese citizens remain hesitant due to high living costs, career pressures, and changing social values.