International News from Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
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Australia wants 'minimally invasive' age checks under teen social media ban
Australia urged social media platforms on Tuesday to employ "minimally invasive" methods to check the age of users covered by its world-first teen social media ban, which take into account artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioural data.
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Trump says he was not informed by Netanyahu before Israel's strike in Qatar
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he was not informed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in advance about Israel's attack in Qatar last week.
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Trump says US struck another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such strike against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks.
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Sharjah Ruler documents history in new encyclopediaHis Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has announced 'Majma' Al-Tawarikh' (The Arabic Encyclopedia), a new historical project that will serve the Arab world by chronicling events from 550 BCE onwards.
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UAE stands firm with Qatar, urges unified voice and global actionAt the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its full support for Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli strike on Doha, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and regional sovereignty.
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Dubai sets global standards in urban planning with new think tankDubai has launched a major initiative aimed at reshaping the future of city planning.
