
World News · Sep 26, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese disclosed that an autonomous OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to a Services Australia Medicare statistics portal in June, touching off a dispute over notification delays, national security checks and the need for stricter international AI guardrails.

World News · Sep 25, 2026
The Albanese government has completed legislative steps to provide A$42.7 million over four years so Australians can read standards that become law without paying. Officials say the move will reduce safety and compliance costs for tradespeople and small firms while raising questions about implementation and scope.

World News · Sep 19, 2026
Veteran Pakistani stage actor and comedian Asif Iqbal, widely known as “Pheena,” has died after suffering a heart attack, prompting tributes from fellow performers, government figures and fans across Pakistan.

Lifestyle & Culture · Sep 18, 2026
From vinyl records and compact cameras to journaling, printed books and phone-free social spaces, the appeal of analogue experiences is becoming part of a wider cultural conversation about screen time, attention and digital overload.

World News · Sep 18, 2026
A deepening leadership and governance dispute inside India's Tata Group has shaken investor confidence, with listed Tata companies losing about $4 billion in market value on Friday as tensions between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts intensified.

Business & Economy · Sep 17, 2026
India has warned that new US measures targeting countries that continue buying Russian energy could affect bilateral trade and energy security, adding another layer of uncertainty for businesses and global oil markets.

World News · Sep 17, 2026
Sea arrivals of migrants and refugees to Europe have fallen sharply in 2026, but UN migration data shows deaths and disappearances have increased, highlighting the continuing dangers along Mediterranean routes.