Albania bans TikTok for one year after death of teenager, as U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear ByteDance's ban challenge.

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death last month, allegedly by a fellow pupil, with the incident reportedly taking place following an argument between the pair on social media. The incident sparked a wider debate in the country.

Albanian government has taken a major step against popular social media platform TikTok after a teenager was tragically murdered last month.Last month, a 14-year-old high-schooler, Martin Cani, was fatally stabbed by a fellow student after the

TikTok, the popular short form video app currently facing a behind ban in the US, will be banned from Albania for a year after the death of a 14-year-old. The country announced a one-year ban on the social media app over the weekend as part of a widespread plan to enhance safety in schools.

TIRANA, Albania — Albania's prime minister said Sunday the ban on TikTok his government announced a day earlier was "not a rushed reaction to a single incident." Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government will shut down TikTok for one year ...

Albania's government announced a year-long ban on TikTok, citing concerns over violence and bullying, especially among youth. The decision follows a stabbing incident linked to social media disputes.

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, said TikTok “would be fully closed for all. ... There will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania." Rama said the ...

Albania’s prime minister says the ban on TikTok his government announced was “not a rushed reaction to a single incident.”

Albania will ban TikTok for one year, after the killing of a teenager raised fears the social media app is a negative influence.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday dismissed TikTok's response to the country's ban of the platform, insisting the government action was "not a rushed reaction to a single incident".

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, said TikTok "would be fully closed for all. ... There will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania." Rama said the ...