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Teen influencer who is 'family's breadwinner' hit by Indonesian social media ban
In a country with 70 million children, some question how the incoming social media ban in Indonesia will be effectively implemented, while others welcome the new restrictions. Source link
Secret crisis talks with a political dynasty as Cuba verges on collapse
Former Cuban president Fidel Castro’s enigmatic lineage could form part of Donald Trump’s shadowy plans to “take” or strike a deal with the Caribbean nation. Source link
Record high set for Chinese EV sales in Australia
As Chinese electric vehicle makers rapidly expand in Australia, interest is growing thanks to rising fuel prices. Source link
Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports over funding impasse
US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy ICE agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not agree to fund airport safety immediately. Source link
Australia facing 'crunch time' as oil shortages begin to hit Asian suppliers
Australia is yet to directly feel the impact of supply shortages caused by the Iran war. But that’s set to change in the coming weeks, with oil supply shortages now hitting the country’s fuel suppliers in Asia. Source link
'I'm glad he's dead': Trump reacts to death of ex-FBI director Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia’s interference in the 2016 US election and its contacts with Donald Trump’s campaign — but opted not to bring criminal charges against a sitting president — dies aged 81. Source link
Does an acid attack in Indonesia signal its democratic unravelling?
An acid attack that seriously burned an Indonesian human rights campaigner reflects a pattern of authoritarian resurgence, in which any form of confrontational activism is viewed as a threat to the state that must be crushed. Source link
Alarm raised over US goverment's 'flat-out white supremacist' social media posts
The White House faces scrutiny over posts experts describe as “flat out white supremacist” amid calls for oversight after ICE agents left “death cards” in immigrants’ cars. Source link
Sailor who planned to retire and start a farm among the missing in Strait of Hormuz
Three people are unaccounted for after a merchant ship, trying to escape the war zone via the Strait of Hormuz, was bombed by Iran. Their loved ones are hoping against hope. Source link
Federal judge sides with media in Pentagon press access fight
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s policy to restrict Pentagon press access, saying it is “more important than ever that the public have access to information … about what its government is doing”. Source link