Australia
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Indo‑Pacific Hedge: Defence Ties Deepen Amid US Doubts, China’s Rise
From Southeast Asia to Australia, governments are hedging against uncertainty by tightening military partnerships….
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IS Families in Syria Book Tickets Home to Australia
linked to the so‑called Islamic State in Syria have booked tickets to return to Australia….
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Australia Threatens Levy on Tech Giants Over News Payments
move comes amid growing frustration that platforms like Google and Meta benefit from Australian journalism….
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Musk’s X Wins Appeal in Australia Over Shooting Footage
Musk’s social media platform X has won a legal appeal to lift restrictions that prevented Australians from viewing footage of the shooting of U.S. conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Bondi Attackers Linked to Islamic State, Police Reveal
Australian police confirmed that the gunmen behind the Bondi Beach massacre were inspired by Islamic State ideology.
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Apple CEO Warns U.S. Child Safety Bill Risks Privacy Breach
Tim Cook met with members of the U.S. House of Representatives this week to push back against the App Store Accountability Act
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Australia Enforces World-First Teen Social Media Ban
Australia has become the first country to enforce a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16, ushering in a new era of digital regulation.
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Court Warns Deportation to Nauru Could Cause Refugee’s Imminent Death
The deportation is part of Australia’s controversial NZYQ deal, a $2.5 billion agreement with Nauru
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Trump’s Surprise Stance on Israel
Donald Trump made a striking declaration this week, stating he will block any Israeli attempt to annex the occupied West Bank.
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France Joins Wave of Recognition for Palestinian Statehood
France formally recognized the State of Palestine
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UK Formally Recognizes Palestinian Statehood
Keir Starmer announced the UK’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state, marking a dramatic policy reversal 108 years after the Balfour Declaration
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Australia’s Inflation Surges on Electricity Shock
Australia’s consumer prices rose sharply in July, driven by a 13% spike in electricity costs, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Gaza Crisis: “Unimaginable” Suffering
Israeli forces killed at least 73 Palestinians in Gaza within 24 hours, including 19 civilians seeking aid near the Zikim crossing
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Australia Appoints Matthew Duckworth as New High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
Matthew Duckworth has been named Australia’s next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
