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Australia’s social media ban for teens draw praise at UN

Governments and tech firms are closely watching Australia's effort to become the first country to block the use of social media by those younger than 16, starting December.

Britain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state after Israel ignores ceasefire ultimatum

In a near-simultaneous action, the three countries recognised Palestinian state on Sunday, just after Australian PM's trip to the US.

Papua New Guinea, Australia hold security talks after landmark defence treaty stalls

PNG government's cabinet meeting Sunday lacked enough members to reach a quorum required to endorse the treaty, and there is still 'a process to run,' PM Marape said.

Australia PM urges opposition lawmaker to apologise for anti-Indian comments

Following nationwide anti-immigrant protests, Jacinta Price, Liberal Party senator, blamed Indians, one of the largest minority groups in the country, for cost-of-living pressures.

Australian woman gets 33 years in jail for killing estranged husband’s kin with poisonous mushrooms

Erin Patterson convicted of murdering 3 relatives of her estranged husband with a meal containing poisonous mushrooms was sentenced to a minimum of 33 years in prison Monday.

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after row over antisemitic arson attacks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week that operations at the Iranian embassy in Tehran were suspended and all Australian diplomats were safe in a third country.

Australia blames Iran for two antisemitic arson attacks, expels envoy

Since October 2023, Australian homes, schools, synagogues, and vehicles have been targeted in antisemitic vandalism and arson, while Islamophobic incidents have also surged.

Widespread pro-Palestine protests in Australia after govt recognises state

The protests come after Israeli PM Netanyahu stepped up his personal attacks on Australian PM Albanese over his govt's decision this month to recognise a Palestinian state.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

US and Australia hold first-ever joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea

The joint military exercise Talisman Sabre spanned 500 km of Papua New Guinea's northern coast this week. The Talisman Sabre closing ceremony will be held on Monday in the PNG city of Lae.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.