Friday, June 19, 2026

Australia

June 16, 2026

U.S. Deal: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, West warns

“Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the U.S., Iran and the IAEA to this end,” the E4 leaders said.

UK, France, Germany, and Italy leaders
June 14, 2026

World Cup: Australia stun Turkey 2-0 in  Group D clash

The result also serves as a major confidence boost ahead of their next group match.

Australia vs Turkey
June 11, 2026

UK, Australia, Canada launch fund for peace in Israel, Palestine

Britain, Australia and Canada will launch a $4 million fund on Thursday to help support peace in Israel and Palestine.

Starmer, Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney
June 8, 2026

AI helps detect smuggled seahorses, shark fins in airport scans

Researchers in Australia have developed an AI system to detect smuggled marine wildlife products, including shark fins, dried seahorses and sea cucumbers, in airport luggage scans.

June 5, 2026

Indonesia set to regulate cigarette packaging to tackle youth addiction

The ministry confirmed that graphic health warnings would remain mandatory under the new regulations.

Packs of cigarettes
June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
June 3, 2026

Four teams lead Asia’s hopes at expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation is one of the regions that benefited from FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams.

Socceroos
May 22, 2026

EU, UK, other nations call for abolition of death penalty over human rights concerns

They argued that the death penalty was degrading and served no deterrence to executed persons.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
April 23, 2026

Study links alcohol to higher cancer burden in Australia

Australian researchers on Thursday revealed that alcohol consumption causes a higher proportion of cancers in Australia than previous estimates.

Alcoholic beverages
April 4, 2026

Nigeria emerges largest global market for USDT, USDC

 At least 59 per cent of Nigerian cryptocurrency users hold USDT, while 48 per cent own USDC, according to the 2026 Stablecoin Utility Report by BVNK. 

Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC)