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Do Trump’s tariffs signal an end to business as usual for Pacific

Global stock markets are spooked. U.S markets alone lost nearly US$4 trillion within a day of the tariffs being announced.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?

About one-third of the world also adjust their clocks seasonally, moving forward in spring and back in autumn (remember: spring forward; fall back).

Artificial intelligence, real consequences: human’s moral compass vs machine logic

How deeply should AI be integrated into human affairs? Are we prepared for its long-term consequences?

Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election; Will it do the same in 2025?

According to the latest Newspoll, neither Albanese or Dutton are especially appealing to women voters

China’s Pacific Play: A critical look at its growing influence in the Cook Islands

Beneath attractive terms lies a potential trap: as the Cook Islands become increasingly reliant on Chinese funding, it risks compromising its fiscal sovereignty.

Budgeting for Innovation: How Australia and India are shaping their economic futures

India and Australia aren’t on parallel tracks — but they are facing in the same direction.

High Commission of India launches ‘What’s On!’, an app for Indian international students in Sydney and Canberra

It brings together information from official and community sources, including the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Sydney and The High Commission of India (HCI) in Canberra.

Can Peter Dutton flip Labor voters to rewrite electoral history? It might just work

The Liberal leader is surprisingly well-placed. But remember, he is coming from a long way back.

Dream, desire, or delusion? The muse in literature

If the muse is anything, it is a collection of those stored impressions—a reflection rather than an architect, a spark rather than the fire itself.

USP Journalism and Fiji Media Association collaborate to strengthen industry, address challenges, and enhance education

Besides training and research, the discussions focused on joint projects, organising events such as World Press Freedom Day, joint workshops, conferences, and support for the Fiji National Media Awards.

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Knife rampage ends in fatal police shooting after woman stabbed and officers attacked in NSW

“We have had to use lethal force by firing of a firearm, but that was only after multiple attempts to stop this man using a Taser, and there was a direct threat to the police officer’s life.”

“All of you are putrid f…ing dogs”: Alleged racist slurs and spitting at Uber Eats driver by teenage girls at Sydney supermarket as police...

One of the girls is seen throwing a shopping basket towards the woman, continuing the verbal abuse, making offensive gestures and appearing to spit in the direction of the person filming.

Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.
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