Albanese: Jewish Community “Completely Unbreakable” After Bondi Beach Attack

Albanese: Jewish Community “Completely Unbreakable” After Bondi Beach Attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the country’s Jewish community as “completely unbreakable” following a memorial at a Sydney synagogue for victims of a mass shooting at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration. The attack, Australia’s deadliest in nearly three decades, is being treated as a terrorist act targeting Jews. Authorities have increased security nationwide to […]

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Prime Minister Albanese Unveils Timeline for Teen Social Media Ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a definitive timeline for the national teen social media ban, setting Australia on course to become one of the first countries to impose sweeping age restrictions on digital platforms. At a media briefing, Prime Minister Albanese confirmed that the proposed law would prohibit children under the age of sixteen […]

U.S. and Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Critical Minerals Deal to Counter China

U.S. and Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Critical Minerals Deal to Counter China

Trump and Albanese Finalize Agreement to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chains  In a major move to reduce dependence on China for rare earth materials, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement at their first official summit at the White House. The agreement aims to […]

Australia and Fiji Move Forward with Security Treaty Talks

Australia and Fiji Move Forward with Security Treaty Talks

Albanese, Rabuka agree to kickstart negotiations after Pacific Islands Forum meeting SUVA, Sept. 10, 2025 — Australia and Fiji have agreed to formally begin negotiations on a bilateral security treaty, reinforcing their shared commitment to regional stability and deepening strategic ties across the Pacific. The announcement came after a high-level meeting between Australian Prime Minister […]

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Links to Antisemitic Attacks

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Links to Antisemitic Attacks

Embassy in Tehran Suspended; PM Albanese Cites “Credible Intelligence” from ASIO Canberra, August 26, 2025 — In a major escalation of diplomatic tensions, Australia has expelled the Iranian ambassador and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran, citing “credible intelligence” that the Iranian government directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made […]

Australia Widens Teen Social Media Ban to Include YouTube, Scraps Exemptions

In a significant move aimed at protecting young Australians, the government has announced a major expansion of its social media ban for teenagers, now including YouTube and scrapping previous exemptions. This decision, which takes effect in December, underscores a growing global concern over the impact of social media on the mental health and development of […]

Australian PM Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran, Urges Restraint to Avoid Regional Escalation

Australian PM Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran, Urges Restraint to Avoid Regional Escalation

In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered measured support for the operation while urging all parties to avoid further destabilizing the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Canberra, Albanese emphasized Australia’s commitment to global non-proliferation efforts and regional peace. Prime Minister Albanese acknowledged the […]