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Trump announces ‘complete and total ceasefire’, but will Israel and Iran keep the peace?

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to lead discussions aimed at achieving a more comprehensive and lasting resolution to the underlying issues.

Canadian Khalistani ‘Mr X’ who helped build Air India bomb, now dead and will remain unnamed

Mr X had travelled with Khalistani extremist leader Talwinder Singh Parmar and bomb-maker Inderjit Singh Reyat to Duncan, British Columbia, on 4 June 1985 to test an explosive device in a wooded area.

Newcastle Crash Claims the Life of Visiting Indian Woman, another Loses Unborn Child

The Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission have opened independent inquiries into the decision to chase the stolen vehicle

Pacific nations make peacekeeping history as UN’s top police official visits Australia

UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar met 100 recruits in Brisbane, congratulating participants from 11 Pacific nations on completing the first UN peacekeeping course tailored for the region.

Dispute between known men leads to assault at Auckland Sikh gurudwara sports complex

Security removed the attacker from the premises before he fled in a vehicle.

Pakistan condemns US bombing of Iran a day after nominating Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif spoke by telephone with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to reiterate Pakistan’s condemnation of the airstrikes and express solidarity with Tehran.

Australia Backs Coalition Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Urges Swift Return to Diplomacy

National Security Committee—comprising the Prime Minister, Wong, Defence Minister and other senior cabinet members—will convene to assess further steps

Indian-origin taxi driver fined and disqualified after Adelaide incident

The incident occurred on 28 July last year in Plympton Park when Chahal made a right-hand turn into a quiet street and struck the child, who was riding his bike behind his father.

Air India cuts flights to Australia amid aircraft checks and airspace delays

The flight reductions, effective from June 21 to at least July 15, 2025, coincide with the tail end of the Australian winter holiday travel season and are expected to affect a significant number of passengers.

Sydney man charged over alleged international mail drug import scheme

The parcels, allegedly addressed to various individuals, were found to contain cocaine, methamphetamine, and ketamine, with a combined weight of approximately 8kg.

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Labor – Greens partner to end self-managed super holder’s ability to buy residential property, pushing watered-down tax deal

A familiar pattern in Canberra: Labor declares reform, the Greens declare pressure, the Coalition declares opposition, and young Australians remain locked out of the market.

Australia’s construction apprentices hit five-year low as industry warns workforce crisis threatens housing targets

Under the GTO model, apprentices are directly employed by the organisation and placed with host employers, with mentoring and support provided throughout their training.

Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp after Meta’s $900 million CRED bet

The appointment places Shah in charge of one of the world’s largest messaging platforms beyond private messaging into business communication and payments.
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