Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announce new operating conditions for the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending previous maritime status for US and Israeli vessels.
Following reports of 600 deaths in Iran protests, President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on countries trading with Tehran. Military action remains “on the table.”
Inside Donald Trump’s “psychological” push for Greenland. From mocking dog sleds to asserting American dominance in the Arctic.
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Following rapid federal legislation, millions of Australian children under 16 are banned from social media. The move, aimed at youth wellbeing, sparks debate over parental rights and rural isolation.
A major investigation reveals an anonymous sperm donor unknowingly carried a TP53 gene mutation, putting nearly 200 children at up to 90% risk of cancer, including a “very small” number of UK families.
Details emerge on the multiple charges laid against six teenagers (13-16) following the alleged violent assault at Ellenbrook Secondary College, including a charge for carrying a blade.
Australia makes history with a mandatory social media ban for under-16s. This feature explains the legal framework, how the eSafety Commission will enforce the law, and which platforms are exempt or may be added next.
President Trump reversed the ban on Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales to China, citing American jobs, but mandated that 25% of Chinese revenues be paid to the U.S. government, sparking industry debate.
A fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia has collapsed into renewed fighting, leaving at least 10 dead. Thailand confirmed multiple airstrikes, escalating the conflict despite US mediation.
The omission of “denuclearization” from the new US National Security Strategy fuels speculation that President Trump is ready to meet Kim Jong-un on terms recognizing North Korea as a nuclear state to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.
Experts warn that blocking TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for over one million under-16s right before Australia’s long summer break could exacerbate anxiety and isolation for vulnerable teens
Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest “dangerous and regrettable” behavior after a Chinese carrier group launched intense air operations, including aiming radar at Japanese aircraft.
Escalation along the disputed Thai-Cambodian border saw Thailand launch airstrikes on Cambodian targets after both sides accused the other of breaching the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.