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Australia activates disaster relief after more than 60 wildfires hit New South Wales

The federal and New South Wales Labour governments said in a statement on Sunday that disaster assistance was available for six state regions hit by fires, which sparked in extreme heat on Saturday.

After Australia’s social media ban, Singapore to curb students’ smartphone use during school hours

Malaysia, too, is planning to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to protect them from online harm.

Australian senator faces backlash for wearing burqa in parliament

Hanson wore the burqa shortly after she was denied permission to introduce a bill that would outlaw burqas and other full-face coverings in public places in Australia.

Darwin airport shuts down as Australia braces for tropical cyclone Fina

The category-3 storm was categorised as a 'severe tropical cyclone' by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. The destructive winds have already destroyed severals buildings in the region.

Meta to block Australian teens under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads by 10 December

The company said it had begun notifying users it believed were between 13 and 15 years old that their accounts will be shut down through in-app messages, email and texts.

Cummins’ injury will hurt Australia in the Ashes. His influence goes beyond bowling

The challenge deepened before the Ashes when star fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott left a Sheffield Shield match with hamstring concerns.

How will Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 actually work?

The plan has split opinion. It has raised privacy concerns among critics, who warn the ban could be unenforceable. Those in favour say it’s a necessary step to curb online harm.

Aaditya Thackeray slams Kailash Vijayvargiya’s ‘it’s lesson for them’ remark on Aussie cricketers

While condemning the bikers in Indore who molested two women cricketers, the MP minister had said that the players made 'a mistake' by going out without informing anyone.

Andhra Pradesh can be big gainer amid Trump tariffs as Australia opens door to prawn imports

At a time when hefty tariffs have hit seafood exports to US, state minister Nara Lokesh has announced that Australia has granted first import approval for unpeeled Indian prawns.

Australia’s always rejected racism—minister Anne Aly addresses India’s concern over anti-immigrant stir

Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Small Business & International Development Anne Aly, in a keynote address in Delhi, says Indian Australians are 'filling gaps'.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.