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Fiji’s iconic restaurant robbed, leaving Australia-based owner in financial distress

Harminder Singh, who has been operating Maya Dhaba since 2007, described the incident as a devastating blow following a bustling holiday season.

Indian man charged over disruptive mid-air outburst on Sydney-bound international flight

The airline reported a 46-year-old man allegedly shouting, spitting on the floor, and refusing to comply with crew instructions during the flight.

Controversial Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Under Trudeau's nine-year tenure as Prime Minister, the Canadian economy has faced slowing growth and high inflation, while diplomatic relations with India have also deteriorated.

Australia’s weak digital competitiveness and workforce skill shortages exposed by new figures

The country’s weakest performance was in internet bandwidth speed, where it ranked 50th, a consistent area of weakness in previous reports.

39-year-old Sydney man to face court over shotgun found in luggage bound for Lebanon

The man, who was preparing to board a flight to Lebanon, was stopped and questioned about the weapon. The firearm, which was seized, was allegedly not registered to him.

Fiji celebrates record tourism numbers, crosses 1 million mark

In 2024, the record number of international tourists came from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States showing significant increases in travel to the islands.

Indian princes at Australian Jamboree, legacy of scouting adventure continues in Queensland at AJ2025

Scouts worldwide eagerly prepare for AJ2025, a grand gathering from 6–15 January at Queensland's Maryborough Showgrounds.

Melbourne fires under investigation as suspicious after major blazes close roads

Social media footage showed flames ravaging the storage facility, engulfing nearby trees and creating a massive plume of black smoke above the city.

Suspect charged in Virgin Airlines crew member alleged sexual assault and theft in Fiji

The case may be referred to the High Court in Lautoka due to its severity and the charged suspect faces severe penalties if convicted.

Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help

Flow batteries can feed energy back to the grid for up to 12 hours – much longer than lithium-ion batteries which only last four to six hours.

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Vandals smash Nepali restaurant in third attack, owner Mandeep Baral offers offenders a job

The latest attack left thousands of dollars in repair costs, adding to the strain on the small business, which opened in 2024 and brings Nepali cuisine to the region.

“Turn the other cheek”: Gunman twists Gandhi-inspired non-violence in manifesto before White House dinner attack

Law enforcement officials said the suspect “charged” the checkpoint, prompting an immediate response from the United States Secret Service.

Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response

Authorities said a man, identified in US media as Cole Thomas Allen, charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives.
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