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What to know about Australia’s social media ban
The New York TImes, 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.
Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban
AFP, Published on 24/11/2025
» SYDNEY - Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media.
UN Security Council backs Trump’s bid for Gaza stabilisation force
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2025
» NEW YORK -- The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution backing President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, in a move the US said would help bolster the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas.
Global prayer for peace echoes across Bhutan
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 11/11/2025
» Buddhist devotees from near and far have gathered in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, from Nov 4-19.
Two killed as violence flares in Morocco protests
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» RABAT - Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to “storm” a police station in Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as protests — sometimes violent — roil the north African nation.
Prince Harry says has 'clear conscience' over explosive memoir
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» LONDON - Prince Harry has defended his tell-all autobiography "Spare", insisting he had no regrets after its publication more than two years ago sowed discord within the British royal family.
New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'
AFP, Published on 14/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime minister, after "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.
Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge
AFP, Published on 13/09/2025
» KATHMANDU — Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.
Charlie Kirk's killing: what we know
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» OREM — Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event in the western US state of Utah. More than 30 hours later Thursday, authorities had failed to locate the gunman.
Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead political transition
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepal’s former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the “Gen Z” protesters said on Thursday, after deadly demonstrations toppled the prime minister.