TikTok and Snapchat settle in first of major US lawsuits
In the earliest of the social media addiction trials in the United States, Snapchat and TikTok have opted to settle.
Trump promise to “Make Venezuela Great Again” defies repeated failures of US-led regime change
The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro raises important questions about international law and the history of such interventions.
The TikTok US deal: what we know about the long-anticipated change of ownership
Following multiple executive orders to delay the deadline on a sale of TikTok, it seems a deal is nearing finality.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is the latest act of political violence in a febrile United States
News of Charlie Kirk’s killing ignited a familiar social media firestorm, with opposing political sides blaming each other for the volatile political climate.
AUKUS: Necessary deterrent or costly sellout?
As the US administration embarked on a review of the controversial Australia/UK/US defence agreement, those opposing it, including two former Prime Ministers, called for Australia…
Birthright Citizenship: when “home” becomes a game of border politics
As attempts to end birthright citizenship are stymied in the United States, we examine the legal principle of “jus soli”, and how citizenship laws have…
The ban that was until it wasn’t: What’s going on with TikTok in the United States?
Attempts to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok in the United States have been delayed, but a question mark still hangs over its…
What does Trump’s indictment mean for his political future – and the strength of US democracy?
A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump. This won’t prevent Trump from running for President, but what will the political fallout be?
As the US pushes to make daylight saving permanent, should Australia move in the same direction?
If enacted, the Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving permanent across the US from November 2023.
Trouble looms for Democrats as US voters head to the polls
The US midterm elections are nearing and according to President Joe Biden, the looming contest for control of the House, the Senate and governorships around…