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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicAnthony Albanese

Topic: Anthony Albanese

PM Modi meets Australian, Canadian PMs on G20 sidelines, announces tech & innovation partnership

Initiative will deepen collaboration between democratic partners across three continents and three oceans in emerging technologies besides support diversification, PM says.

India builds diplomatic case on Pahalgam as Modi receives calls from at least 16 world leaders

As India faces rising diplomatic tensions with Pakistan, the Pahalgam attack sparks a wave of international support, with a growing push for justice from global lawmakers.

Australia seeks to set minimum age for social media use

The Online Safety Amendment Bill 2024 places the onus on social media companies to prevent those below 16 years of age from accessing their platforms.

Albanese hails Australia-US Alliance ahead of Quad Summit

The Australian PM discussed defense, security, economics, and climate change with President Biden.

Australian govt announces new housing scheme, aims to deliver over 13k social, affordable homes

In special focus, the Labour government will support 1,267 homes for women and children escaping domestic violence & older women at risk of homelessness.

Australia to introduce minimum age for social media access

The legislation, a commonwealth-led approach, is aimed to address the concerns of parents & caregivers.

Albanese set to visit Tonga for Pacific Islanders Forum

Discussions during the forum will focus on climate resilience, education, and regional security with Pacific leaders.

PM Albanese to save Great Barrier Reef Aquarium by investing $100 million

A new facility will be built with this money to deliver global excellence in tropical reef education and provide visitors an immersive experience.

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele to visit Australia

First official international trip since taking office in May.

Australia PM Albanese favours parliament motion calling for release of WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange

US officials are looking to extradite Assange from British prison to the US, where he is wanted on criminal charges over WikiLeaks’ release of confidential US military records.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.