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Forced marriage and trafficking cases surge by 12%, AFP uncovers record 382 reports of modern slavery in Australia

Australia is primarily a destination country for human trafficking, with these crimes occurring quietly across our suburbs, towns, workplaces, schools, and even within family homes.

The Washinton Post acknowledges incorrect reporting on Operation Sindoor, apologises to Indian media outlet TV9 Bharatvarsh

Senior Indian journalist Hemant Sharma posted on social media that The Washington Post had formally apologized to TV9 Bharatvarsh through email, stating: “We regret the error.”

Fiji and India advancing health and cultural cooperation: DPM Prof. Prasad

Fiji's Prime Minister Rabuka’s forthcoming visit to India, scheduled for 25 August 2025, will further cement this enduring partnership and pave the way for new collaborative ventures.

Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common

Tsunami warnings and evacuations have reverberated through Russia, Japan and Hawaii, with advisories issued for the Philippines, Indonesia, and as far away as New Zealand and Peru.

NISAR soars from Sriharikota marking a major milestone in India–US Space collaboration

NISAR, which stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, is designed to observe and measure Earth’s surface changes with extraordinary precision.

Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue arson suspect arrested; AFP officer injured in operation

This is the second arrest in the high-profile case. In July, another individual was charged for allegedly stealing a communal car used in the lead-up to the attack.

Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket lifts off — and crashes in 14 seconds

The three-stage rocket, built to carry small satellites into orbit, lifted off successfully in its maiden test flight, clearing the launch pad and firing all four engines — a milestone that Gilmour Space called a “strong result” despite the early crash.

Nearly 600 foreign criminals vanish in Canada amid deportation orders

Of those, 431 have been found guilty of serious crimes such as sexual assault, with 315 having evaded authorities for more than three years.

Aussie CEO Steve Long to lead Digicel Pacific’s growth drive across key island markets

Long brings with him more than 18 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including eight years in senior executive roles at Telstra, spanning Consumer, Business, and Wholesale divisions.

Victoria just unveiled the toughest bail laws in Australia—Are repeat offenders finally done for?

“These laws protect the community from serious repeat offenders who endanger Victorians, while ensuring vulnerable people aren’t unfairly caught up”

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“Makes no difference”: President Trump doubles down as US–Iran talks end day one with zero deal in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has declared victory over Iran even as marathon peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, drag on without a deal, highlighting the deep divide between political rhetoric and diplomatic reality.

Perth man jailed over assault on police officers, including spitting at airport arrest

Officers stopped and restrained him after he became obstructive. While in custody at the airport, he spat directly into the face and mouth of an AFP officer.

‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists

In fact, the first bubbles of oxygen that filled the atmosphere on early Earth likely came from ancient stromatolites. You could say we owe our very existence to these piles of rocks.
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