The Indian cricket team paid a courtesy visit to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese before their upcoming pink ball match against the PM’s XI. The PM praised star players Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, who were instrumental in India's dominant victory in the first Test against Australia. With a massive 295-run win, India has taken the lead in the five-Test series and climbed back to the top of the World Test Championship standings. Stand-in captain Rohit Sharma is ready to lead the team in the next Day/Night match in Adelaide.
In a welcome reception hosted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Indian Test cricket team was praised for their performance in the ongoing five-match series against Australia. During the reception, the PM met each squad member individually and shared witty banter with skipper Virat Kohli and star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The team will now play a two-day pink-ball practice match at the Manuka Oval, giving them a good opportunity to prepare for the day-night Test in Adelaide.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the implementation of age restrictions on social media for those under 16 as part of a larger campaign to increase accountability among tech giants. The responsibility to block underage users now falls squarely on social media companies, with non-compliance resulting in fines for the platforms. This move aligns with a global trend of increasing online safety measures for young users, though enforcing age limits remains challenging due to varying regulations and technical barriers.
During his official visit to Australia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Jaishankar also met with other Australian leaders, including the leader of the Liberal Party, as well as representatives from New Zealand and the UAE. There is speculation that if Donald Trump wins re-election, he may eliminate fluoride from public drinking water, despite health experts arguing that it is safe and necessary for preventing tooth decay.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a telephonic conversation on Monday, during which they discussed the progress made in bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. The 10th round of India-Australia CECA Negotiations was recently held in Sydney, focusing on areas such as Goods, Services, Digital Trade, and Agri tech. Both sides made efforts to understand and address each other's proposals in order to reach a balanced outcome.
The 14-year legal battle that has kept WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in high-security facilities has finally come to an end, as he was released on Wednesday in the US's Pacific territory of Saipan. Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has claimed the victory, thanking his counterparts in the US for their cooperation in freeing an Australian citizen. However, the White House denies any involvement in the decision, with the Department of Justice stating that they were the only ones involved in the case. Despite this, Albanese sees the resolution as a win for Australia's efforts in standing up for its citizens abroad.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his approval of Wednesday's US plea deal hearing for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Appearing in court in the US Pacific territory of the Northern Mariana Islands, Assange pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose US national defense information. This agreement will ultimately allow him to return to his home country of Australia within a few hours, according to Albanese's statement to reporters in Canberra. Despite the positive outcome, the Prime Minister also acknowledged the sensitivity of the proceedings and called for respect.
Organizers of a rally protesting violence against women accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of lying about being prevented from speaking at the event. The claim has caused a stir, with the Prime Minister being questioned on live TV this morning. In other news, new technology introduced in the European Union will automatically slow down cars that exceed speed limits. The technology, known as intelligent speed assistance, has raised questions about its potential implementation in Australia. Meanwhile, popular radio duo Kyle and Jackie O have made their highly-anticipated debut in Melbourne, causing controversy with their brash style. Finally, a renter in Townsville has struck lucky, winning $1.6 million in the Saturday Gold Lotto.
Just days after the devastating Bondi Junction stabbing spree, another stabbing incident has occurred in Sydney. A teenager has been detained after attacking a bishop and other leaders during a church service being broadcast online. In the wake of the attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered citizenship to Damien Guerot, the French man hailed as a "hero" for his courageous actions during the Bondi Junction tragedy.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese surprised the nation when he announced his engagement to partner Jodie Haydon on Valentine's Day. This makes him the first prime minister in office to get engaged, according to Australian media reports. Congratulations pour in for the happy couple as they start their journey towards marriage.