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Japan to establish first national intelligence agency since WWII
Japan is establishing its first centralized national intelligence agency since World War II.
Did Australian cricketer Ashleigh Gardner cheat on wife with teammate?
Australia's cricket vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner is embroiled in a personal controversy after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, publicly accused her of infidelity.
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Sam Neill, the renowned New Zealand actor known for his roles in Oscar-winning films and blockbusters like The Piano and Jurassic Park, has passed away at the age of 78.
These countries have rejected China's claims in South China Sea
The United States, the United Kingdom, and 12 other countries have reaffirmed their rejection of China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Ex-MP booked for forcing daughter-in-law to drink cow urine
Vinayak Raut, a former Member of Parliament from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT party, has been booked under the anti-superstition law.
Will India ban social media usage for teens?
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
Far-right protester gatecrashed Modi's Melbourne hotel, another issued death threat
A far-right anti-immigrant activist allegedly heckled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Melbourne hotel shortly after he arrived in Australia for his two-day visit on Wednesday.
Congress rejects BJP's claim on uranium deal with Australia
The Congress party has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responsible for Australia's decision to sell uranium to India.
'Mr India': Australia's media hails PM Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia from July 8-10 has been widely covered in the country's media.
Aamir Khan, Kabir Khan join hands for 'Silkyara 41'
In a groundbreaking Indo-Australian collaboration, Aamir Khan Productions, Kabir Khan Films, and Mind Blowing Films have announced their joint venture titled Silkyara 41.
India-Australia seal nuclear and defence deals during Modi's visit
India and Australia have signed a series of agreements to strengthen cooperation in civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals.
Modi bats for deeper India-Australia ties using T20, ODI analogies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has likened the diplomatic relationship between India and Australia to a cricket match.
Why Australian dock workers are seeking a 28-hour work week
Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week without any reduction in pay.
'I follow your career, copied programs': Indonesian president praises Modi
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has openly praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and India's development model.
Australia's social media ban for teens is not working
A recent study has revealed that Australia's new law mandating age checks on social media platforms is failing at the first hurdle.
PM Modi receives ceremonial Guard of Honour in Indonesia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday.
BrahMos deal likely to progress during PM Modi's Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, where he is expected to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit will focus on defense, trade, maritime security, and critical minerals cooperation.
China test-fires missile into Pacific, angering Japan, Australia, New Zealand
China has successfully test-fired a long-range strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean.
Why Australia's PM apologized to popstar Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for his inappropriate comments about pop star Kylie Minogue on a recent podcast.
PM Modi to embark on 6-day trip to 3 nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a six-day trip to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand starting Monday.
Why Australia is worried about doctors using AI scribes
The Australian Federal Health Department has raised alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribes by doctors.
PM Modi receives death threat ahead of Australia visit
Ahead of his three-day visit to Australia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a death threat.
Australia makes it more difficult to get a work visa
Australia has announced a hike in the minimum salary thresholds for several employer-sponsored skilled visas.
EY fires employee for accessing Australian PM's bank account
An employee of Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four accounting firms, has been fired after allegedly accessing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking information.
Why Amazon has been sued in Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Amazon Australia, claiming that the company's Prime subscription contracts had unfair terms.
Ranveer Singh to start shooting 'Pralay' in September: Report
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next project, Pralay. The film, directed by Jay Mehta, is a zombie apocalypse thriller and will be shot extensively in Australia.
GIFT Nifty drops 150+ points amid global AI stock sell-off
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Indian equity market performance, has witnessed a sharp decline of over 150 points.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has little effect: Study
Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
AI models capable of cyberattacks months away, says Five Eyes
A coalition of international intelligence agencies has warned that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of launching major cyberattacks could be just months away.
Why chairman, senior partners of KPMG Australia have resigned
KPMG Australia's Chairman Martin Sheppard and two senior partners, Paul Rogers and Eileen Hoggett, have announced their resignations.
Super El Niño underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures
NASA has confirmed the onset of a Super El Niño. The confirmation comes from satellite observations of sea surface height across the Pacific Ocean.
Canada, Switzerland 'nicest' countries; India at 28th spot: Survey
According to a survey conducted by the Democracy Perception Index 2026, India is lagging near the 28th spot in the list of the world's most and least liked countries.
Australian documentary 'Shared Table' heads to Indian cinemas
Cinepolis India has acquired the Australian documentary Shared Table: Regional Heroes for a limited theatrical release in India, reported Variety.
UAE bans social media platforms for under-15s
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15.
'Married at First Sight': Show under fire over background-check issues
The Australian media watchdog has termed allegations that contestants on Married at First Sight Australia were not informed about their partners' past drug, assault, and violence convictions as "serious and disturbing."
Pakistan police kill Australian girl taken hostage by robbers
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has demanded a transparent investigation into the death of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed in Pakistan.
Australia's richest person invests $1.4B in Elon Musk's SpaceX
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has made a major investment in Elon Musk's SpaceX.
IBM allegedly covered up major data breaches, lawsuit claims
William Barlow, a former vice president of threat intelligence at IBM, has accused the tech giant of covering up three major data breaches in the last decade.
Delhi HC refuses to hear plea against 'Cockroach party' protest
The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning law and order issues related to the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6.
Chris Hemsworth-Taron Egerton wrap up 'Kockroach'; 1st look out
The first look of Hollywood actors Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton in the upcoming crime-thriller Kockroach has been unveiled.
Australian professor uses AI to write article decrying tech reliance
Professor Cath Ellis, a prominent academic from Western Sydney University, has come under fire for using artificial intelligence (AI) to write an opinion piece.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia has implemented rules banning children under the age of 16 from using social media accounts.
India-Oman trade pact takes effect tomorrow, granting duty-free export access
India and Oman are set to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) from June 1.
Why AUKUS will deploy unmanned drones in its waters
The AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, the UK, and the US, has announced plans to develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs).
Australia sues 3M over 'forever chemicals' contamination in firefighting foam
The Australian government has filed a lawsuit against multinational conglomerate 3M, seeking damages of over $2 billion.
World's largest miner is not worried about climate change anymore
BHP, the world's largest miner and one of Australia's biggest historical emitters, has put its climate action plans on hold.
Andrew McDonald addresses exclusion of 'Big Three' from ODI tours
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has addressed the absence of key pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc from the upcoming ODI tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Why Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong is coming to India
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced her upcoming visit to India.
China wants to extract lithium, germanium from coal waste
China is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.
TikTok, YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids: UK regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has flagged TikTok and YouTube as platforms that are "not safe enough" for children.
Maldives cave dive recovery resumes after diver's death
An international team of cave divers, including experts from the Divers Alert Network (DAN) and local Maldivian authorities, is on a mission to recover the remains of four Italian tourists who died while scuba diving in Vaavu Atoll.
Indian-origin therapist jailed for sexually abusing 61 women in Australia
Sumit Satish Rastogi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin massage therapist, has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in prison for sexually abusing 61 women at an Adelaide massage parlor.
Why Australia's 1st Trump Tower project has been canceled
Plans for Australia's first-ever Trump Tower in Queensland have been scrapped.
This paint can keep your house cool
As global temperatures soar and water scarcity becomes a pressing issue, a team of Australian researchers has come up with an innovative solution: a nanoengineered paint.
Australian musician banned from US; girlfriend apologizes for Trump post
Australian musician Keli Holiday, part of the electronic duo Peking Duk, was recently banned from re-entering the US after traveling to Toronto.
Why Meghan Markle, Prince Harry didn't attend 2026 Met Gala
The much-anticipated 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday (US time), witnessed a star-studded red carpet with celebrities like Manish Malhotra, Gauravi Kumari, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Anne Hathaway.
Author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to possessing child abuse material
Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.
'Embarrassment': Wikipedia founder slams Australia's social media ban
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has slammed Australia's recent ban on social media, calling it an "unmitigated disaster" and an "embarrassment."
US becomes India's top LPG supplier amid Hormuz crisis
The United States has emerged as India's top supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in April, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.
Cars24 co-founder Mehul Agrawal steps down as IPO nears
Mehul Agrawal, the co-founder of Cars24, has stepped down from his operational role in the SoftBank-backed used-car marketplace.
Rebel Wilson denies role behind Charlotte MacInnes's nude photo leak
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has vehemently denied allegations that she was behind a cyber attack on actor Charlotte MacInnes, which resulted in the leak of a nude photo.
India becomes Australia's largest foreign-born group, surpassing England
India has officially become Australia's largest source of overseas-born residents for the first time.
Australian mother who faked son's cancer to live lavishly jailed
An Australian mother has been sentenced to over four years in prison for fabricating her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis so that she can solicit donations and fund her lavish lifestyle.
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill is now cancer free
Hollywood actor Sam Neill has announced that he is now cancer-free after undergoing a new treatment.
Why Australia wants Google, Meta, TikTok to pay for news
Australia has proposed a new levy to make tech giants like Google, Meta, and TikTok pay for news content.
Norway plans social media ban for children under 16
Norway has announced plans to introduce a bill in parliament by the end of this year, banning children under the age of 16 from using social media.
'Ramayana' English version to release in November?
The English version of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, is reportedly set to be released globally on November 8, 2026. This comes after Yash confirmed its India release date to be October last week.
Social media break boosts well-being, Stanford University study finds
A recent study led by Stanford University has shown that taking a break from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can have positive effects on emotional well-being.
Australia busts $10M retail theft ring; 31, including Indian, arrested
Australian authorities have busted a multi-million-dollar retail theft ring, arresting 31 people in the process.
EU unveils age verification app to protect minors online
The European Commission has announced a new age verification app, aimed at providing users with a digital ID card for proving their ages online.
Meghan Markle makes surprise 'MasterChef' appearance
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance on the popular cooking show MasterChef Australia on Wednesday, April 15.
Richest Australian Gina Rinehart ordered to share mining fortunes
Gina Rinehart, Australia's wealthiest person with an estimated net worth of A$38 billion ($27 billion), has been ordered by a court to share some of her riches.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry meet veteran families in Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are currently on a tour of Australia.