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A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law.
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. But many details were still unclear, such as how it will be enforced and what platforms will be covered.
Higher fuel prices could be in the cards if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his tariff threats on Canada, according to industry experts, who are skeptical on whether the new levies will ever be implemented.
Donald Trump’s electoral victory has been met, at least officially, with indifference in China.
China has made a number of conciliatory overtures to Japan recently, including promises to ease military tensions and remove controversial installations, signalling a strategic pivot by Beijing to counter anticipated pressure from US president-elect Donald Trump’s next administration.
Given the United States is Australia’s most consequential military ally, it is natural to consider what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the future of Australian defense policy – especially the AUKUS agreement.
The group was expected to meet South Korean counterparts “as early as Wednesday” and present a wish list that included anti-air missiles and artillery pieces, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.