In a surprising move, Canada has banned the Australia Today media outlet just hours after the press conference held by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the timing of this ban appears to be significant, following high-level diplomatic talks between the two countries. The MEA did not comment on the specific reasons behind the ban but noted the development during their regular briefing.
The ban has raised eyebrows in both India and Australia, as it comes at a time when both nations have been working towards strengthening bilateral ties. The press conference, which focused on issues of mutual interest, included discussions on global security and economic cooperation.
While the diplomatic community awaits further clarifications, this move by Canada is seen as part of ongoing tensions in international media policies and relations. Both the Indian and Australian governments have yet to issue a joint statement regarding the Canadian ban on the outlet.
