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What to know about Australia’s social media ban
Published on 07/12/2025
» SYDNEY — There are an estimated 440,000 young Australian teens, ages 13 to 15, on Snapchat. On Instagram, 350,000 in that age group are active users, and on TikTok, 200,000. Even Facebook — not exactly squarely in the Gen Alpha zeitgeist — reportedly has 150,000.
Scam centre explosions ‘all for show’
Published on 29/11/2025
» For a compound that hosted one of the largest cyberscam and human-trafficking hubs in Southeast Asia, KK Park operated in plain sight. It was pretty clear that this was no ordinary business — the heavily fortified compound in Myanmar was flanked by armed guards. It was all visible from neighbouring Mae Sot in Thailand.
Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finale
Published on 19/11/2025
» Two judges have announced their resignation from the Miss Universe competition, with one arguing it was rigged, days before the pageant is set to crown its 74th winner in Bangkok.
Blast from seized explosives kills 9 in Indian police station
Published on 15/11/2025
» SRINAGAR, India — At least nine people were killed and 32 injured late Friday in Indian-administered Kashmir in an accidental blast that happened while officials were inspecting bomb-making materials recently seized as part of an investigation into a terror network, police said.
China’s new aircraft carrier signals naval ambitions
Published on 07/11/2025
» TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, officially entered into service this week, the country’s military announced Friday, bringing Beijing another step closer to its goal of rivaling American naval power in the region.
American father and son die from wasp attack in Laos
Published on 05/11/2025
» An American father and his teenage son died after being stung by swarms of venomous wasps on a zip-lining tour through the tropical forests of northern Laos, according to reports that emerged this week.
Indonesia’s free-lunch programme under fire
Published on 18/10/2025
» SAGULING, Indonesia - Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life last month: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill. He started feeling sick while eating the free lunch served on campus, which included fried chicken, rice, lettuce and strawberries.
Why Thai students can’t let their hair down
Published on 09/10/2025
» The teenager was at a new school for the new school year. But as it turned out, he was not ready: His bangs were too long.
Dozens die as Myanmar military bombs Buddhist festival
Published on 08/10/2025
» Myanmar’s military bombed a Buddhist festival this week, killing at least two dozen people and injuring dozens more, according to a witness and the country’s civilian government in exile.
Former Sri Lankan president held on graft charges
Published on 23/08/2025
» A former Sri Lankan president who helped to steer the country through a painful economic crisis but lost to a populist leader in the 2024 election was arrested on Friday on charges that he had used public funds for personal travel during his two-year tenure.