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Climate activists brought operations at the world’s largest coal export hub to a standstill on Sunday, as hundreds of protesters blocked access to the Port of Newcastle in Australia. According to local broadcaster ABC, the disruption led authorities to halt port activities for three hours and resulted in 141 arrests. The action, organized......

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first sitting leader in the country’s history to marry while in office, following a private ceremony held on Saturday in Canberra. The wedding took place at the prime minister’s official residence, with only immediate family members and close friends present, according......

An international study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) highlights the critical role of farming practices in addressing climate change, emphasizing the potential of plant agriculture and synthetic biology to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The research identifies the reduction of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer as the......

Taiwan has unveiled a historic $40 billion US dollar (1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollar) supplementary defence budget covering the next eight years, a move President Lai Ching-te described as a commitment to protecting the island’s democracy. “Investing in defence is investing in security and in peace,” Lai said during a press......

An Australian digital rights organization has taken legal action against the government’s upcoming ban on social media use for people under 16, arguing that the measure infringes on young citizens’ rights and poses serious risks to online privacy. The case was lodged on Wednesday before the country’s High Court, just weeks......

Malaysia announced plans to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16 starting in 2026, aligning with Australia’s pioneering restrictions that come into effect in December 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of the measure, emphasizing the government’s intent to safeguard......

Universal Pictures' "Wicked: For Good," the sequel to last year's "Wicked," delivers a record-breaking debut with an estimated $150 million in domestic box office revenue and a total of $226 million globally. The musical adaptation stands as the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical film and ranks as the second-highest......

Australia is moving forward with one of the world’s most restrictive social media regulations, prompting Snapchat to introduce a mandatory age-verification system for its users in the country. The platform confirmed that, starting this week, many Australian users will be required to prove their age to continue using the app, ahead of......

Australia, Canada and India have officially launched a new trilateral initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in cutting-edge technologies and promoting resilient supply chains. The announcement took place on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where the three leaders introduced the Australia-Canada-India Technology and......

Türkiye will host the COP31 climate summit next year in the coastal city of Antalya, following a consensus agreement reached after Australia withdrew its competing bid. The arrangement grants Canberra the presidency of the negotiations, while Türkiye will serve as host nation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony......

Australia announced on Thursday a new round of sanctions targeting two Russian cybercrime service providers accused of supporting ransomware attacks against Australian and international networks. Foreign Minister Penny Wong, issuing a joint statement with Defense Minister Richard Marles and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke,......

Asian stock markets declined sharply amid growing investor concerns over inflated valuations in the technology sector, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped nearly 1.8%, closing just below 49,500, experiencing one of its......

The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its squadron of advanced F-35B Lightning jets have been officially placed under NATO command for the first time, marking a significant boost to the alliance’s maritime and air capabilities in......