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IBM allegedly covered up major data breaches, lawsuit claims
William Barlow, a former vice president of threat intelligence at IBM, has accused the tech giant of covering up three major data breaches in the last decade.
Delhi HC refuses to hear plea against 'Cockroach party' protest
The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning law and order issues related to the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6.
Chris Hemsworth-Taron Egerton wrap up 'Kockroach'; 1st look out
The first look of Hollywood actors Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton in the upcoming crime-thriller Kockroach has been unveiled.
Australian professor uses AI to write article decrying tech reliance
Professor Cath Ellis, a prominent academic from Western Sydney University, has come under fire for using artificial intelligence (AI) to write an opinion piece.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia has implemented rules banning children under the age of 16 from using social media accounts.
India-Oman trade pact takes effect tomorrow, granting duty-free export access
India and Oman are set to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) from June 1.
Why AUKUS will deploy unmanned drones in its waters
The AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, the UK, and the US, has announced plans to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs).
Australia sues 3M over 'forever chemicals' contamination in firefighting foam
The Australian government has filed a lawsuit against multinational conglomerate 3M, seeking damages of over $2 billion.
World's largest miner is not worried about climate change anymore
BHP, the world's largest miner and one of Australia's biggest historical emitters, has put its climate action plans on hold.
Andrew McDonald addresses exclusion of 'Big Three' from ODI tours
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has addressed the absence of key pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc from the upcoming ODI tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Why Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong is coming to India
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced her upcoming visit to India.
China wants to extract lithium, germanium from coal waste
China is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.
TikTok, YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids: UK regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has flagged TikTok and YouTube as platforms that are "not safe enough" for children.
Maldives cave dive recovery resumes after diver's death
An international team of cave divers, including experts from the Divers Alert Network (DAN) and local Maldivian authorities, is on a mission to recover the remains of four Italian tourists who died while scuba diving in Vaavu Atoll.
Indian-origin therapist jailed for sexually abusing 61 women in Australia
Sumit Satish Rastogi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin massage therapist, has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in prison for sexually abusing 61 women at an Adelaide massage parlor.
Why Australia's 1st Trump Tower project has been canceled
Plans for Australia's first-ever Trump Tower in Queensland have been scrapped.
This paint can keep your house cool
As global temperatures soar and water scarcity becomes a pressing issue, a team of Australian researchers has come up with an innovative solution: a nanoengineered paint.
Australian musician banned from US; girlfriend apologizes for Trump post
Australian musician Keli Holiday, part of the electronic duo Peking Duk, was recently banned from re-entering the US after traveling to Toronto.
Why Meghan Markle, Prince Harry didn't attend 2026 Met Gala
The much-anticipated 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday (US time), witnessed a star-studded red carpet with celebrities like Manish Malhotra, Gauravi Kumari, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Anne Hathaway.
Author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to possessing child abuse material
Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.
'Embarrassment': Wikipedia founder slams Australia's social media ban
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has slammed Australia's recent ban on social media, calling it an "unmitigated disaster" and an "embarrassment."
US becomes India's top LPG supplier amid Hormuz crisis
The United States has emerged as India's top supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in April, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.
Cars24 co-founder Mehul Agrawal steps down as IPO nears
Mehul Agrawal, the co-founder of Cars24, has stepped down from his operational role in the SoftBank-backed used-car marketplace.
Rebel Wilson denies role behind Charlotte MacInnes's nude photo leak
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has vehemently denied allegations that she was behind a cyber attack on actor Charlotte MacInnes, which resulted in the leak of a nude photo.
India becomes Australia's largest foreign-born group, surpassing England
India has officially become Australia's largest source of overseas-born residents for the first time.
Australian mother who faked son's cancer to live lavishly jailed
An Australian mother has been sentenced to over four years in prison for fabricating her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis so that she can solicit donations and fund her lavish lifestyle.
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill is now cancer free
Hollywood actor Sam Neill has announced that he is now cancer-free after undergoing a new treatment.
Why Australia wants Google, Meta, TikTok to pay for news
Australia has proposed a new levy to make tech giants like Google, Meta, and TikTok pay for news content.
Norway plans social media ban for children under 16
Norway has announced plans to introduce a bill in parliament by the end of this year, banning children under the age of 16 from using social media.
'Ramayana' English version to release in November?
The English version of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, is reportedly set to be released globally on November 8, 2026. This comes after Yash confirmed its India release date to be October last week.
Social media break boosts well-being, Stanford University study finds
A recent study led by Stanford University has shown that taking a break from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can have positive effects on emotional well-being.
Australia busts $10M retail theft ring; 31, including Indian, arrested
Australian authorities have busted a multi-million-dollar retail theft ring, arresting 31 people in the process.
EU unveils age verification app to protect minors online
The European Commission has announced a new age verification app, aimed at providing users with a digital ID card for proving their ages online.
Meghan Markle makes surprise 'MasterChef' appearance
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance on the popular cooking show MasterChef Australia on Wednesday, April 15.
Richest Australian Gina Rinehart ordered to share mining fortunes
Gina Rinehart, Australia's wealthiest person with an estimated net worth of A$38 billion ($27 billion), has been ordered by a court to share some of her riches.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry meet veteran families in Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are currently on a tour of Australia.
BJP leader advocates for closure of Community Notes on X
Nishikant Dubey, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, has called for the discontinuation of "Community Notes" on X.
OpenAI halts Stargate UK project citing high energy costs
OpenAI has temporarily halted its Stargate UK project, an AI infrastructure initiative with NVIDIA.
These Australian destinations must be totally skipped
Australia is famous for its stunning landscapes and unique wildlife, but not all destinations are worth the hype.
Your Air India flights might become costlier soon
Air India has announced a revision in its fuel surcharge structure for both domestic and international flights.
Mercury to brighten pre-dawn sky tomorrow: How to watch
Mercury will reach its greatest western elongation on April 3, 2026, making it one of the most visible planets in the early morning sky.
7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia; tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea region of Indonesia on Thursday morning local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Australian film festival to screen restored 'Manthan,' 'In Which Annie...'
The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) will host the Australian premieres of restored versions of two iconic Indian films, Manthan and In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.
Why Meta, TikTok, and Google are facing probe in Australia
The Australian online safety office has launched an investigation into major tech companies including Meta, TikTok, and Google.