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Gaza’s endless war: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

Humans must never become mere data points or raw material for machines. Instead, AI must become a tool for global good, opening new doors of progress for the Global South.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

In a 6-3 decision on Feb. 20, 2026, the court ruled that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to unilaterally impose tariffs on other countries was unconstitutional.

Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise

DEI programs created the appearance of progress, while leaving deeper inequalities untouched.

Why trusted public broadcasters matter more than ever in the Indo-Pacific

A UK government study in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands found that 85% of online users believe false information on social media is shaping opinions on elections and disaster response.

Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested, and what legal protections do the royal family have?

Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in his association with Epstein and and has previously rejected any suggestion he used his time as trade envoy to further his own interests.

Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

The deeper story, which has now been playing out for several years, is the erosion of Australians’ sense of what a “good” wage is and how we think about wage inequality.

Global leaders converge in New Delhi for India AI Impact Summit 2026 — A Civilisational approach to Technology

Its theme, “Welfare for All, Happiness for All,” rightly signals a civilisational approach to AI.

“No voters, yet votes counted”: Sheikh Hasina slams Bangladesh election legitimacy, claims turnout figures manipulated

By Sheikh Hasina, Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh “There were no voters at the polling stations, yet there were votes on the counting tables!” On...

Labor is set for a big win in the South Australian election. But will One Nation cause ructions?

Current polling indicates they will lose more seats at the March election, and there is even a chance they will be left without a single lower house MP.

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Australia partners with Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev to launch mental health initiative

“About the relationship between Australia and India, the governments are working very hard. For what Australia is doing for the Indian community there, I’d like to say thanks on behalf of them,”

Australia reaches 28 million people as migration drives growth, with one new resident every 75 seconds

The ABS estimates the population rose from 27.59 million in 2025 to 28.09 million in 2026, an increase of 491,743 people.

Victoria Police investigating targeted shooting in Melbourne’s north

The offender is described as a male wearing a black hooded jumper, black face mask or balaclava, black tracksuit pants
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