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Trump announces to end protected status for Somali migrants, setting March 2026 deadline

According to the Congressional Research Service, about 705 Somali nationals were enrolled in TPS last year, out of nearly 1.3 million people covered by the program across all countries.

Fiji’s Deputy Speaker to attend Commonwealth parliamentary conference in India

The Fijian Parliament highlighted that the Deputy Speaker’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to active engagement within the Commonwealth and expressed gratitude to the Government of India for funding the delegation’s travel.

Kevin Rudd resigns as ambassador after turbulent Washington tenure

His tenure spanned a period of political transition in the United States, including the re-election of US President Donald Trump in 2024.

Albanese bows to pressure, announces royal commission on antisemitism and Bondi terror after national outrage

The commission’s remit will cover the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australian society and institutions, the drivers of hatred and radicalisation, and the adequacy of government and agency responses before and after the attack.

Who’s going to the ballot box this year? Here’s the election state of play

While Labor is still competitive in the polls, Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s ratings are dismal, with a recent Redbridge poll and Newspoll both giving her a net approval below -40.

Sam Groth says he will leave parliament at the 2026 election, citing pressure on family and internal party conflict

"But when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interests first. That is not the standard I came into public life to accept, and it is not the kind of politics Victorians deserve."

India-educated royal Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s youngest prime minister

Lord Fakafanua, educated at O.P. Jindal Global University in India, becomes one of the youngest prime ministers in Tonga’s history and only the second noble to hold the office since the country’s 2010 constitutional reforms.

‘Terror will not divide us’: Albanese after Bondi antisemitic attack

“These antisemitic terrorist attacks will not be successful with their objective, which is to divide us as a nation.”

31-year-old Sydney man charged over alleged death threats to Minister Anika Wells

The emails were immediately flagged and referred to the Australian Federal Police’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team.

Victoria parliament issues historic apology to First Peoples, pledges Treaty for justice and equality

Premier Jacinta Allan, speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, said the apology marks “a place of reckoning” for all Victorians and recognises the profound impact of past decisions on generations of First Peoples.

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Trump’s slipping grip: What Pew’s numbers really say about power, fatigue and the global mood

Voter’s tolerance is declining for the leaders who govern through conflict alone. They want stability with reform, not disruption without direction.

‘Go back to India’: Melbourne family shaken after racist hate notes appear outside home

The incident has left the Indian-origin family feeling unsafe in their own home, particularly with a newborn, a toddler, and elderly relatives living with him.

Indian tourists remain Australia’s fourth-largest international visitor group, projected to reach 1.2 million by 2035

Around 400,000 Indian visitors travelled to Australia in both 2024 and 2025, highlighting the resilience of the market and its growing contribution to the national visitor economy.
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