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India to get preferential-access to markets worth $85T: Piyush Goyal
India will soon gain preferential access to markets with a combined GDP of $85 trillion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced.
Turkey bans social media use for under-15s
Turkey has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15. The restriction will come into effect from November 1.
NVIDIA-backed data center firm cancels $5B IPO amid market volatility
Firmus, an artificial intelligence (AI) data center company backed by NVIDIA, has called off its initial public offering (IPO) plans on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Air India to offer physical SIM, eSIM to international travelers
Air India has launched a new service called EasyRoam, specially designed for international travelers.
Adult Apple users can now access Pornhub in Australia
Pornhub has made a comeback in Australia after a months-long hiatus due to age verification laws.
These Australian tourist spots may disappoint you
Australia is famous for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities, but some tourist spots are more hyped than they actually are.
Antarctica's winter sea ice at its third-lowest level ever
Antarctica's winter sea ice has reached its third-lowest level on record, scientists have confirmed.
3rd ODI: Can Australia avoid whitewash against high-flying South Africa?
Australia will be looking to avoid a clean sweep against South Africa in the third and final ODI of the series.
Festive travel bookings in India surge despite rising airfares
The festive travel season in India has kicked off on a high note, with online travel platforms witnessing a surge in bookings despite rising airfares.
OpenAI apologizes to Australia over cyberattack on government websites
OpenAI has issued an apology to Australians after a cyberattack on Medicare.
Anthropic won't attend AI hearing in Australia this week
Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude, has decided not to attend an Australian Senate committee hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) this week.
Why OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs have been summoned by Australian Senate
The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei respectively, have been called to appear before the Australian Senate.
'More people given energy access under Modi than...': Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for providing energy access to more people than any other leader in history.
OpenAI agents spent months probing databases to find obscure facts
A new report from Transluce, a non-profit lab dedicated to AI oversight, has revealed that OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been probing secure online databases.
India, Australia working toward finalizing bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal
India and Australia are working toward finalizing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced.
Microsoft takes down AI-powered cybercrime platform that targeted 12,000+ accounts
Microsoft has taken down a subscription-based cybercrime platform that used an AI chatbot to help hackers break into over 12,000 accounts.
Australia's most overrated tourist spots: A list
Australia is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and unique experiences in the world.
Modi likely to attend G20 Summit, hold bilateral with Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Florida, United States, in December.
US, UK, France lead AI adoption at 15-20%: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Research has revealed that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is highest in developed economies, with rates between 15-20%.
More Australian women might live into their 90s soon
Australia's life expectancy is set to increase significantly over the next few decades, according to a recent report by the Treasury.
Tim Cook praises Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading'
Tim Cook, the Executive Chair of Apple, has praised Australia's approach to regulating social media.
Remnants of long-lost 'Greater Gondwana' supercontinent have finally been found
An international team of scientists, led by researchers from China, has discovered remnants of a long-lost supercontinent, dubbed "Greater Gondwana."
Australia to restrict international students from bringing partners, children
Australia is planning to stop international students from bringing their families with them.
Anthropic building first data center in Australia for $31.9B
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude language model, has signed a deal for its first Australian data center in western Queensland.
Australia: Man takes counterfeit weight-loss drug, hospitalized with torn esophagus
Australia's medicines regulator has issued a warning over the serious risks of counterfeit products after a patient suffered a torn esophagus (food pipe).
Instagram CEO says algorithm-free feeds could hurt user experience
Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri has warned that an algorithm-free world would lead to a worse user experience.
NVIDIA plans major AI data center expansion across Australia
NVIDIA has announced plans to significantly expand its data center computing capacity in Australia.
'Ramayana' locks early release in Australia
The much-anticipated Indian epic, Ramayana, is set to dominate the global box office this Diwali.
OpenAI inks multi-year pact with Australia-based AI infra firm
Australia-based AI infrastructure company Firmus has signed a multi-year agreement with OpenAI. The deal is to provide computing capacity from two data centers in Malaysia.
Social media giants are staring at hefty fines in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed new laws that would hold social media giants accountable for their "duty of care" toward users under the age of 18.
First-in-the-world: China can now extract iron from ultra-low-grade ore
China has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore.
ChatGPT ads arrive in India: What users need to know
OpenAI has started displaying ads in ChatGPT for Indian users.
Indonesia: Volcano disrupts 301 flights, shuts down 6 airports
The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia has led to the shutdown of six airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
New Zealand approves MDMA for treating PTSD
New Zealand's drug regulatory authority, Medsafe, has approved the use of pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for treating severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
'Heyy Babyy 2' confirmed: What to expect from the sequel?
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed a sequel to the 2007 film Heyy Babyy, starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Fardeen Khan.
After Australia, India to buy rare earths from Uzbekistan
India has signed a long-term uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan as part of its global hunt for critical minerals and rare earths.
Shark attacks Australian teacher, she punches it to save herself
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old teacher and mother from Australia, was attacked by a four-meter great white shark while swimming at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13.
Wheat prices hit 3-year high as Russia-Ukraine war escalates
Wheat prices have hit a three-year high, as fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war continue to grow.
ChatGPT starts showing ads in India: What changes for users
OpenAI has announced the introduction of advertisements on its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, in India.
Australia bans AI-generated songs from charts
In a significant move, Australia's recorded music industry has announced that it will bar tracks generated largely or entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) from official charts.
Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia clearance after gender transition
Anaya Bangar, a former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March, has been cleared to participate in female Community Cricket in Australia.
New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to introduce a bill in Parliament, aimed at banning social media use for children under the age of 16.
Yung Filly to face retrial over rape charges in Australia
British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will face a retrial on three rape charges in Australia.
Australia passes law making Big Tech pay for local news
Australia has passed a new law that will force major tech companies, including Meta and Google's parent company Alphabet, to pay a levy if they don't strike commercial deals with local media outlets.
Report supporting Australia's under-16 social media ban had AI-made errors
A report supporting Australia's ban on under-16s using social media has been found to contain errors, possibly created by artificial intelligence, as per The Guardian.
El Niño headed for record-shattering intensity, weather agency says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the ongoing Super El Niño could be the strongest on record.
Rani Mukerji honored at IFFM; reflects on career, global impact
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji was recently honored with a special citation for excellence in acting at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Meta removes 750,000 teen accounts in Australia amid looming ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the removal of over 750,000 accounts it suspected belonged to Australians under the age of 16.
India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity
India has almost doubled its proposed coal mining capacity from 329 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024 to a whopping 638 mtpa in 2025.
Australia delays world's first work-from-home law
Australia's Victoria state has postponed the implementation of a landmark law that would have given eligible workers a legal right to work from home for two days a week.
Why Australia is probing China-linked rare earth investors
Australia's Economy Minister Jim Chalmers has intensified scrutiny on China-linked investors in a critical minerals project.
AI asked to book gym class hacks the system instead
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent has been involved in a major security breach.
Jetstar and Qatar Airways face near collision at Sydney airport
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into a near-collision between two passenger planes at Sydney Airport.
Natural gas prices facing downward trend: Is recovery possible?
Natural gas prices have been on a downward trend in recent months, despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
WhatsApp begins age checks in India
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows Indian users to add their date of birth.
Are submarine cables carrying global data vulnerable to drone attacks?
Chinese military researchers have warned that the underwater cables, which are critical to the global digital economy, are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost drone attacks.
When will India introduce plastic notes? RBI Governor shares timeline
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is gearing up to introduce plastic currency notes in the country.
Australia increases levy on Big Tech over local news deals
Australia has increased the rate of a planned levy on tech giants, including Meta, Google, and TikTok.
Why WhatsApp is asking Indian users their date of birth
WhatsApp has started asking some Indian users for their date of birth, according to reports.
Getting an Australian student visa is becoming difficult for Indians
Australia has drastically cut down on student visa approvals, with a 75% decline in grants to Indian applicants in June 2026 from the previous year.
HSBC to stop retail banking services in Australia next year
HSBC, the London-based multinational bank and financial services holding company, has announced its exit from the Australian retail banking sector.
Australia's social media ban for teens has failed, says study
Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16 has largely failed, a recent study by the country's internet regulator, eSafety, revealed.
US may charge $100,000 fee for international students' work permit
The Trump administration in the United States is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for international students who wish to work in the country after graduation.
'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty to receive special honor at IFFM
Rishab Shetty, the acclaimed actor-director of Kantara fame, will be honored with the Leadership in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 13.
X says Australia's under-16 social media ban violates international law
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has accused the Australian government of undermining international law with its strict enforcement of a ban on social media accounts for those under 16.
Pankaj Tripathi to receive special award at IFFM 2026
Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honored with the Artiste of Distinction award at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Qantas's new ultra long-range Airbus just flew over 17,000km
Qantas's new ultra-long-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, has successfully landed on Australian soil for the first time.
First in EU: France bans social media for teens
France has become the first European Union (EU) country to ban social media access for children under 15.
'Mad Max' actor Mike Preston dies at 93
Hollywood actor Mike Preston, best known for his role as Pappagallo in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Detective Bob Delaney in Homicide, has passed away at the age of 93.
Software glitch, signal loss: Thrilling moments behind Vikram-1's maiden flight
Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has revealed the behind-the-scenes challenges of India's first successful private orbital mission.
'Members of Problematic Family': Acclaimed Tamil film to open IFFM
The Tamil-language drama, Members of the Problematic Family, will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Catch exclusive 'Dune 3' footage before 'The Odyssey'
Fans of the Dune franchise are in for a treat!