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Anita Anand sworn as Canada’s new foreign affairs minister in Mark Carney’s 38-member cabinet

Her appointment not only elevates Canada’s diplomatic corps but also shines a spotlight on the contributions of the Indian diaspora to Canadian public life.

Trump claims trade threats stopped India-Pakistan tensions; Tharoor calls it ‘disappointing’

“India will never negotiate with a terrorist gun pointed at its head”

Police release images of man wanted over robbing a teen on train

Police describe the man as having a slim build and a moustache. He was last seen wearing long blue pants, a black jacket, and a cream or white cap.

Marles, Wong, Chalmers return; Aly and Rowland rise in Albanese’s most diverse ministry ever

Several first-term and mid-career MPs will step into cabinet for the first time, signalling a generational renewal within Labor’s ranks:

Inner Awakening Marks Motherhood at DJJS’s ‘Mother, The Super Hero’ Workshop

Program stressed the importance of “saying no to bitterness and yes to forgiveness” as mothers navigate complex family dynamics

Manhunt underway after armed robbery at Nepali-owned jewellery store in Brisbane

Queensland Police have launched an investigation into the brazen daytime heist and are appealing to the public for dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident.

Tonne of cocaine seized in dramatic sea bust off NSW coast

Officers allegedly discovered 1,110 blocks of cocaine—totalling 1.039 tonnes—hidden aboard.

Pakistan requests ceasefire, India agrees after Trump’s persuasion

"India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so."

Perth woman jailed for drug plot involving 11kg of meth hidden in ‘wall coating’

“On average, 38 people were hospitalised each day in Australia for methamphetamine-related incidents in 2022–23 – it is a very damaging drug.”

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World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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