AMIT SARWAL

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Amit Sarwal is Melbourne-based academic, writer, translator, and former radio broadcaster. He is the Founding Convenor of Australia-India Interdisciplinary Research Network (AIIRN), Co-founder of the Australia Today news network and Founder of Kula Press.

Trump and Putin discuss ‘common sense’ peace talks as Ukraine weighs in

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine, Middle East tensions, energy, artificial intelligence, and global finance.

Albanese steps up to keep regional flights in the air

This comes in addition to an $80 million loan to keep Rex’s regional routes running until mid-2025 and the acquisition of $50 million in debt from the airline’s largest creditor, PAGAC Regulus Holdings Limited, earlier this year.

Albanese delivers on ‘Closing the Gap’ commitments

Over the past year, key initiatives have been rolled out to support economic empowerment, improve housing, and expand access to healthcare in remote communities.

Fiji’s Acting PM Prof. Biman Prasad backs press freedom at Pacific Media Partnership Conference

“Some of that criticism is justified—we are far from a perfect government. Some of it we feel is a bit unfair, but I suppose all governments feel that way sometimes.”

Albanese pushes for tariff exemption as Trump hits steel and aluminium imports

Trump announced overnight that all steel and aluminium imports will face a 25 per cent tariff with “no exemptions,” despite Albanese’s push for Australia to be spared.

Landmark $842.6m funding deal to empower remote First Nations communities in Northern Territory

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the agreement underscores his government’s determination to ensure Indigenous Australians have access to the same opportunities as all Australians.

Fiji’s Defence Minister to join Karnataka Global Investors Meet 2025 in India

"Fiji and India share a long history of collaboration and we hope to further our relationship."

Australian authorities crack down on migrant worker exploitation in food sector

The inspections, spanning the CBD and 11 suburbs—including Clayton, Footscray, and Port Melbourne—focused on industries employing temporary visa holders, particularly in the food sector.

Albanese pumps $1.7B into hospitals ahead of election showdown

This move brings the Commonwealth’s total contribution to state-run hospitals to a record $33.91 billion in 2025-26, marking a 12 per cent increase.

Trump’s Gaza takeover plan: Visionary solution or reckless gamble?

The new plan signals a radical departure from decades of US foreign policy, which has traditionally supported a two-state solution.

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Australian music delegation heads to India as its streaming market rises to second largest

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