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April 8, 2026

Greece to ban social media access for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece will ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media starting January 1, 2027.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis
April 8, 2026

Vietnam approves action programme to advance ASEAN economic integration

The initiative prioritises the full and effective implementation of AEC commitments across a wide range of sectors.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung
April 8, 2026

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticising Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the ‌two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat against the population of Iran “unacceptable”.

Pope Leo XIV
April 8, 2026

Experts seek grassroots tax education, improved digital infrastructure

Ex-Chinese ambassador to Gabon, Sun Jiwen, says China’s rapid economic development is the outcome of decades of deliberate reforms, modernisation and opening up to the world.

Tax
April 8, 2026

Netanyahu says Israel backs U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Lebanon not included

“The two-weeks ceasefire does not include Lebanon,” Mr Netanyahu said.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Credit: CNN)
April 8, 2026

Pro-Iranian government supporters in Tehran celebrate U.S. ceasefire

Crowds poured into the streets of the Iranian capital, Tehran, after the ceasefire was announced.

Iranians celebrating ceasefire in Tehran
April 8, 2026

UN appeals to U.S., Israel, Iran to uphold ceasefire

Mr Trump said on Truth Social that Iran’s 10-point plan provided a “workable basis” for negotiations.

Trump, Pezeshkian, Netanyahu
April 8, 2026

Iran-U.S. ceasefire ‘positive news’, says Australian PM

Australia recently halved fuel excise taxes temporarily and released petrol from emergency reserves amid rising energy prices.

Anthony Albanese
April 8, 2026

Iranian media releases details on 10-point peace plan

Iranian officials presented the proposal to Washington as part of a two-week ceasefire, though the government has not formally released the text.

Iranian president
April 8, 2026

White House says Iran’s 10-point plan provides basis for talks

“President Trump’s words speak for themselves: this is a workable basis to negotiate, and those negotiations will continue,” she added.

President Trump and Pezeshkian