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Australia bans social media for under 16s in landmark order
Australian lawmakers approved a landmark rule on Thursday, November 28 by banning social media use for those under 16 targeting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X. The bill which has gained bipartisan…
- Middle East
Australia commits additional humanitarian aid to Sudan
Canberra: The Australian government has committed additional assistance to address famine and humanitarian needs in Sudan. The federal government on Wednesday evening announced 17 million Australian dollars ($11.04 million) in humanitarian aid…
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Big B talks about ‘biased commentary’ during India-Australia cricket match
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has celebrated India’s victory over Australia in the first Test match and said that despite “biased commentary”, the country has won. Without naming anyone, Big B took to…
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WTC points table: India reclaim top spot after trouncing Australia in Perth Test
Dubai: India reclaimed the top spot in the World Test Championship points table following their 295-run hammering of the hosts Australia in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy here on Monday.…
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Australian govt orders national review into school bullying
Canberra: The Australian government has ordered a nationwide review of bullying at schools. Jason Clare, the Minister for Education, on Sunday, said he has written to state and territory counterparts to recommend…
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IPL 2025: DC retain McGurk for Rs 9 cr & Harshal Patel joins SRH for Rs 8 cr
Jeddah: Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, one of the most explosive young T20 batters, set the stage alight with a bidding war that ended with Delhi Capitals (DC) successfully using their Right to…
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‘DSP Siraj arrests Aussies’ Internet erupts with hilarious memes
Hyderabad: India’s first Test against Australia in Perth was a thrilling day for Mohammed Siraj. The Indian pacer shined with his fiery spells, taking two key wickets, including the prized dismissal of…
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India win toss, opt to bat first in opening Test against Australia
Perth: India captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia here on Friday. Pacer Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish…
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McGrath calls for Australia to go hard on Kohli
New Delhi: Legendary Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath has urged the Pat Cummins-led side to put pressure on an emotional Virat Kohli during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting in Perth from…
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4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Sydney
Sydney: An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.1 struck north of Sydney in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, causing power outages for thousands of properties. Geoscience Australia recorded the…
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Australian govt plans to ban social media for children under 16
Canberra: Australian children younger than 16 will be banned from using social media under a proposal put forward by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Albanese and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland pledged on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Israel’s UNRWA ban sparks global concern, gets strong backing at home
Jerusalem: France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, and South Korea on Tuesday, October 29 expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)…
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Moody picks Cummins, Head, Abhishek, Klaasen as SRH’s retentions ahead of IPL auction
New Delhi: Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody picked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins, openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen as front-runners to be retained by the franchise ahead…
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You are not my King: Indigenous Aussie senator to King Charles
Australia’s Indigenous senator Lydia Thorpe accused Britain’s King Charles III of “genocide” and “stealing lands” at Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra on Monday, October 21 after he paid “respects to the traditional…
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I am pain-free, Australia series still some time away: Mohammed Shami
Gurugram: His fitness becoming a topic of swirling speculation, seasoned India pacer Mohammed Shami said on Monday that he is completely pain-free and is still not out of reckoning for the marquee…
