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Budget cuts threaten US strategy against rising Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

The proposed appropriations bill for the State Department would cut its budget by 11% to about U.S. $52 billion a year from nearly $60 billion this year, and falls short of the White House’s 2025 request for $64 billion.

Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’, What can they actually do?

Imagine you’ve just purchased a new smartphone for your child. When setting up the phone, you’re asked if you would like to turn on child safety features.

Taxi driver Satinder arrested at Melbourne Airport on way to India, charged with sexual assault and theft

He has been charged with 15 counts of sexual assault and one count of theft.

Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push

Washington has given its territories permission to apply for PIF membership, but with the caveat they can't take foreign policy positions.

AFP goes underwater to recover forensic evidence using cutting-edge program

“We owe it to the community to introduce new techniques to solve crimes and protect the Australian community.”

India’s stock exchange BSE Sensex reaches all-time high, crosses 80,000

India's GDP growth for FY24 also beat expectations with the Indian economy growing at a staggering 8.2%.

Defence Ministers of Australia and India Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Two ministers acknowledged the significant progress in defence cooperation under the comprehensive strategic partnership framework.

Groundbreaking book ‘Waves of Change’ released at the historic Pacific Media Conference in Fiji

This conference, the first of its kind in 20 years, serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and core issues faced by Pacific media.

Operation JETENGINE: Crack down on airline crew members involved in illicit drug supply and use

Some crew members were caught smuggling high-value dutiable goods and undeclared currency, violating Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing legislation.

Australia and India Lead Corporate Renewable Energy Surge in Asia-Pacific

This surge represents a 31 per cent year-on-year growth in the region.

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Fast trains, free TAFE, cheaper bills – PM Albanese promises it all for Victoria

The Prime Minister highlighted achievements in health, including the opening of 28 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the nation’s largest lift in bulk-billing rates in 20 years, and major investments in women’s health.

Trump claims he single-handedly saved 35 million lives in India-Pakistan war

Speaking during his over 100-minute State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that around 35 million people would have died if the United States had not stepped in to broker a truce.

Indian court sets aside Australia property ruling, orders $1.04 million repayment to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan

The defendant has been directed to return AUD $812,397.50 received as an interim settlement from the sale of a property in Berwick, Victoria, along with AUD $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North, Victoria.
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