These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta
Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns.
Australia
Australian Police Kill Man Suspected of Slaying 2 Officers
The fugitive, who was trained in surviving in the bush, had been on the run since a deadly confrontation last August with officers who had come to execute a search warrant.
In Australia, Victoria and Tasmania Waive Transit Fares as Fuel Prices Soar
The measures in Victoria and Tasmania are temporary, but show how far and how intensely the oil shock from the war in Iran has spread.
Australian Sky Turns an Apocalyptic Blood Red
Winds from Tropical Cyclone Narelle stirred up rust-colored dust from iron-rich soil, tinging the sky over Western Australia with a reddish Mars-like hue.
Australia Skies Turn Blood Red Ahead of Tropical Cyclone
A fiery red sky covered Western Australia as Tropical Cyclone Narelle approached on Friday.
Australia Temporarily Blocks Iranians With Visitor Visas From Entry
Iranian tourists with visas will be barred for six months in case they are ‘unable or unlikely’ to go back because of the war, Australian officials said.
For Australia’s Farmers, Fuel Crisis Comes at ‘Worst Possible Time’
Their troubles could cascade across Asia because they export a majority of their products.
Mel Schilling, Dating Expert on ‘Married at First Sight,’ Dies at 54
Ms. Schilling, an Australian psychologist, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023. Two weeks ago she said the disease had spread to her brain.
Europe Clinches Critical Mineral Access With Australian Trade Deal
The European Union and Australia have shaken hands on a trade deal that would improve access to aluminum, lithium and other critical minerals for the 27-nation bloc.
Pakistan Super League 2026 In Jeopardy As Armed Group Warns David Warner And Steve Smith To Withdraw
According to an NDTV report, the Pakistan Super League’s 2026 season has been thrown into uncertainty following threats issued by Jamaat‑ul‑Ahrar, a Pakistan‑based armed group.The organisation has publicly warned international cricketers, including Australia’s David Warner and Steve Smith, as well as New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, against travelling to Pakistan for the tournament.In its statement,