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Parental consent, age ranges are flaws in India’s data privacy act, say experts
Biometric Update
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July 25, 2025
A common complaint from opponents of age assurance technology is that parents should be the ones to decide what their kids can and can’t see online. For years, parents could dictate which videos kids rented, which TV shows they watched and other...
ICE’s expanding use of ankle monitors ignites surveillance, privacy concerns
Biometric Update
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July 28, 2025
In a quiet but consequential shift in immigration enforcement strategy, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a sweeping expansion of its electronic surveillance program, ordering field agents to place most adult immigrants...
Projecting Air Power And Readiness At Talisman Sabre
The National Tribune
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July 28, 2025
From the roar of fighter jets cutting through the clouds, to the steady hum of surveillance aircraft scanning vast ocean stretches, the Royal Australian Air Force pushed the boundaries of air power during Exercise Talisman Sabre. From July 13 to...
Proton sets up international arm to accelerate overseas sales
The Sun Daily
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July 28, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd has established Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), a wholly owned subsidiary formed to spearhead its overseas expansion efforts, with the objective to provide more flexibility when dealing with...
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
The Independent
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July 25, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Oz Forensics refreshes biometric PAD compliance with high accuracy in BixeLab test
Biometric Update
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July 28, 2025
Oz Forensics has renewed its compliance confirmation for the ISO/IEC 30107-3 Biometric presentation attack detection (PAD) standard, both Levels 1 and 2, in testing by Australia’s BixeLab. The compliance test was performed with Oz Forensics SDK...
Female athletes rock muscles and bruises on the red carpet. A new aesthetic explained
The Drum
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Expert anthropologists Abigail Posner and Tom Maschio have observed a new aesthetic of influence inspired by the growing presence of female athletes in fashion and beauty spaces. Here’s how brands can contribute.My 19-year-old daughter came home...
Why the world is treating the new Syria differently from the new Lebanon, and what Beirut can learn from that
The National News
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The US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are pressing ahead to encourage Syria to become a model for much of the Middle East. That involves co-existence with Israel, the containment of extremist movements and engagement with...
PNG soldiers retrace historic 1975 ‘Exercise Antap Lo Ol’ ahead of 50th independence anniversary
NBC PNG
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19 members of the 2RPIR during the official launch of Exercise 'Antap Long Ol' in Moem Barracks, Wewak, East Sepik. (Image: PNGDF) Soldiers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] are retracing the historic 1975 “Exercise Antap Lo Ol,” a...
Urgent Need For Legislation Against Black Magic: Protecting Society From Exploitation And Harm
Kashmir Reader
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July 20, 2025
In an era of science and rationality, a comprehensive law is essential to criminalise black magic practices and prevent psychological, physical, and financial abuse in Jammu and Kashmir and across India In an age of science, technology, and...
CLRC launches Issues Papers for Review of Laws on Sexual Offences and SOE
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 28, 2025
The Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) has launched two key Issues Papers for the review of laws under its latest Terms of Reference. These two TORs are: TOR 22: Review of Laws Relating to Sexual Offences (Incest) in Papua New Guinea...
Earth first, then let’s strip mine the other planets later
Echonetdaily
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July 24, 2025
Like most modern human endeavours, they originate in pulp science fiction. The idea of deep-sea mining (DSM), for example, dates back to Jules Verne’s 1870 classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It tells the story of Professor Pierre Aronnax and...
Do not abuse privilege of education
The National
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IN the Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, there are five National Goals and Directive Principles. If asked at random to recite all five, many Papua New Guineans would not even know what to say. For the sake of this article,...
PNG secures landmark climate deal
The National
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ENVIRONMENT A win for forests, communities and the planet IN a bold step towards global climate leadership, Papua New Guinea has secured a landmark US$63.4 million (K264 million) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) — a transformative investment that...
PNG’s Western Province Gets First DHERST-Accredited Nursing School
PNG Health News
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July 18, 2025
PNG’s Western Province Gets First DHERST-Accredited Nursing School [Photo supplied] In a historic development for Western Province, Papua New Guinea has opened its first Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology...
Director of PNG's NRL franchise stood down amid corruption allegations
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 18, 2025
A powerful businessman has stood down from the board of Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise amid corruption concerns relating to business dealings with a Chinese state-owned company. The newly established board has been entrusted with overseeing...
Trump’s revival of WWII era alien registration law sparks privacy, legal battles
Biometric Update
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July 28, 2025
The Trump administration’s unexpected reactivation of a forgotten wartime law requiring noncitizens to register with the U.S. government and carry registration documents has launched intense controversy. What began as a little‑known provision from...
WWII Aviator MIA for 82 Years to Be Put at Rest in Arlington
Breitbart
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July 27, 2025
A World War II bomber navigator missing in action for eight decades has been identified and will be coming home to an honored resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. The remains of the Philadelphia aviator have taken a circuitous journey...
From Radio Waves to digital shores: 20 years of PNG Australia Media Development Initiative
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 18, 2025
The Australian Government has marked a significant milestone in its media partnership with Papua New Guinea (PNG) the 20th anniversary of the Media Development Initiative (MDI). The event in Port Moresby brought together media professionals,...
OKY PNG LAUNCHES TOLL- FREE HOTLINE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 18, 2025
A new toll-free hotline, aimed at equipping girls across Papua New Guinea with vital health information, was officially launched today (Friday 18th, 2025) in Port Moresby city. Known as the Oky Toky IVR Service, the initiative is a collaboration...