Shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the only sea passage from the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open ocean, has come to a virtual standstill, sparking a global oil price rise of about 10%.
Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.
Some commentators argue that while development cooperation is normal, its political implications should always be examined carefully to ensure national sovereignty is protected.
The Charters’ case coincides with two significant anti-corruption milestones this month: a sixth anniversary event for the Teieniwa Vision in Suva and the release of Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
The declaration commits both countries to deeper defence engagement, including more complex military exercises, improved interoperability between their armed forces, increased information sharing and greater cooperation on emerging security challenges.
India is Australia’s second-largest source of international students, with more than 140,000 Indian students enrolled at Australian institutions last year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed India’s decision to voluntarily and unconditionally repatriate an Australian First Nations ancestor held at the Government Museum in Chennai to their Traditional Custodians.
