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Pesutto and Mansfield visit marks new chapter in Victoria–Fiji twin-parliament ties

Victorian Members of Parliament are in Suva this week as part of a seminar with Fijian MPs aimed at strengthening the legislative process in Fiji through improved scrutiny of bills.

‘No experience, no responsibility’: NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters tears into Greens’ Chlöe Swarbrick over Gaza activism

“No one wants to be lectured about ‘morals’ from someone who knows nothing about what’s going on around the world apart from her own arrogantly manufactured ideologically driven political soundbites.”

Fiji ambassador defends Rabuka’s Trump meeting amid ‘fake photo’ claims by opposition

Critics have noted that in many official photos, US President Trump and First Lady Melania appear in nearly identical poses, including during a UN leaders’ reception with Prime Minister Albanese.

Popular Indian film star-turned-politician Vijay faces charges as rally stampede leaves 41 dead

Authorities say the actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar held an unauthorised roadshow, violated conditions, and fuelled “unnecessary expectations” among supporters.

The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive?

Despite all the existential talk about the Liberal Party, there remain significant institutional ballasts and supports.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams blasts Zohran Mamdani as ‘divisive, dangerous, and anti-Hindu’

Zohran Mamdani has faced mounting criticism from sections of the Indian-American community for what they describe as “open bigotry” towards Hindus.

Africa’s “most Australian country” heads to the polls

As Guineans head to the polls, Australian stakeholders must act responsibly to avoid the risks of exacerbating local tensions, empowering authoritarian actors or fueling instability.

Australia welcomes appointment of Nepal’s first female prime minister Sushila Karki

Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female chief justice in 2016, is backed by youth leaders and Kathmandu’s popular mayor Balendra Shah.

“What is wrong with them?” Labor takes dig at Liberals over Price’s Indian comments drama

Labor’s Julian Hill says Senator Price was sacked for not supporting Ley, not for her Indian migrant remarks.

Ley removes Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from Coalition frontbench after days of internal turmoil

She described the episode as disappointing for the Liberal Party, adding that she will learn from it and believes the party will emerge stronger.

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“Cinema, not propaganda”: How one leftist icon just silenced the critics of India’s blockbuster Dhurandhar

Piyush Mishra — actor, lyricist, playwright, and for much of his career a prominent voice associated with progressive cultural politics — has said plainly that Dhurandhar is cinema, not propaganda.

Who Will Own the Moon? Inside the Artemis Accords

The Accords aim to prevent conflict as space becomes more crowded and strategically important.

Migrant worker exploited for seven years in domestic servitude as wage theft investigation uncovers millions

Across Australia, the $13.5 million program, run by the Department of Home Affairs, has uncovered millions in unpaid wages, threats of visa cancellation, and cases of modern slavery.
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