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Australia will become the first country to implement a nationwide social media ban for children under 16 when new rules take effect on Dec. 10, the government said, aiming to shield young people from the negative effects of online platforms. The Australian government announced the move as part of a wider child-safety push. Officials said the measure is intended to reduce young people’s exposure to harmful material and the mental-health risks associated with heavy social media use. Earlier this year Canberra…

A turning point in foreign policy or a symbolic gesture? Western recognition of a Palestinian state shifts the map of diplomacy When Portugal’s foreign minister stood in New York this week and announced Lisbon would recognise a Palestinian state, he framed the decision as the logical conclusion of a long-held policy. “Recognising the State of Palestine is therefore the fulfilment of a fundamental, consistent, and widely agreed policy,” Paulo Rangel told reporters on the eve of the UN General Assembly. But this is not just…

Sub-Saharan Africa's Struggle Against Child Poverty: A Call to Action In a world that has seen significant strides in reducing extreme child poverty, one region remains starkly excluded from this progress: Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a recent report by the World Bank and UNICEF, this area has not only failed to improve over the past decade, but it has also allowed the specter of poverty to loom larger over its youngest inhabitants. Alarmingly, more than half of the region's children live below the poverty line,…

Israeli strike flattens 14‑storey Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City as residents flee Explosion levels a high‑rise used to shelter displaced families A massive explosion reduced the 14‑storey Mushtaha Tower to rubble on Friday, sending an enormous plume of smoke over Gaza City and deepening daytime terror for thousands who have already been uprooted by months of war. Video shared on social media and by local news outlets showed the residential block in the Al‑Rimal neighbourhood collapsing after a blast at its base. Gaza’s…

Across the African continent, a multitude of national squads are engaged in a thrilling round of qualifying matches, all vying for a coveted spot at the continent's premier soccer showcase, the African Cup of Nations, set to unfold in vibrant Morocco. This Tuesday promises a crucial clash as Nigeria's renowned Super Eagles aim for early qualification from Group D, facing off against the formidable Mediterranean Knights, Libya. Yet, not all’s smooth for the Nigerian team; certain officials have hinted at a potential boycott…

Harris Voices Grave Concerns for Lebanon While Engaging with Herzog The geopolitical spotlight has once again turned to the Middle East, as escalating tensions in Lebanon become increasingly alarming. In a recent conversation, Ireland's Taoiseach, Simon Harris, underscored his "serious concern" regarding the rapidly deteriorating conditions in Lebanon during his phone dialogue with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The ongoing situation not only raises eyebrows globally but also sparks fears of broader instability in the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant move, the Somali Council of Ministers named General Asad Osman Abdullahi as the new police commissioner on Thursday. This appointment sees him stepping into the shoes of Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin.The suggestion for General Abdullahi’s new role came from the Ministry of Internal Security during the council’s regular weekly assembly.General Abdullahi’s resume includes serving as the Commander of the Northeastern State Security Force (PSF), a position he held from 2007 until…

Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reported that airstrikes claimed 492 lives, including 35 children and 58 women, leaving 1,645 injured — a heartbreaking toll for a nation still grappling with last week's deadly communications attack. In a pre-recorded announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advised Lebanese civilians to heed warnings and evacuate. "Please take this alert seriously," Netanyahu said. "Get out of harm’s path now," he urged. "Once our operation concludes, you can safely return to your homes."…

FINLAND - Somalis within the diaspora have continued to form historical past the world over, essentially the most latest having arrived in Finland, the place one in all their very own was elected to parliament, the place he'll serve for the subsequent two years as he'll write historical past and provides hope to these in despair. Suldaan Said Ahmed will formally be a part of the Finnish parliament in the approaching weeks and signify the pursuits of the Left Alliance on this Scandinavian nation, which hosts numerous…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The latest assault which left three humanitarians useless was sparked by a picture of a Finnish journalist pictured with Getachew Rada, an adviser to the Tigray presidency and a robust former minister within the Ethiopian authorities. Sources inside the Ethiopian Nationwide Protection Forces say the army has focused MSF staff following the picture of Liselott Lindstrom, a Finnish journalist, which was photographed with Rada, a critic of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration. Of their thoughts,…