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Trump claims Strait of Hormuz ‘permanently open’, says Iran war ‘close to over’ amid China assurance

“I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – and the world. This situation will never happen again.”

“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.

Record $46.7bn tourism spend in Victoria driven by booming Indian visitor numbers

Melbourne has retained its position as Australia’s top destination for overnight interstate leisure travellers, attracting 3.5 million visitors who stayed 13 million nights and spent $5.9 billion in the city.

Kiwi migration agent’s licence cancelled over $70,000 ‘fake job’ visa scam

The tribunal heard adviser coached a migrant on how to pay $70,000 for a fabricated role that would support a residence visa application, while advising him on how to conceal the arrangement from authorities.

China’s ban on fuel exports is deeply worrying for Australian air travellers

On Friday, the Australian Financial Review reported China had notified oil refiners to halt all exports, casting doubt over at least two cargoes due to be shipped to Australia.

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Nineteen killed as bus plunges 200 metres into river on Nepal mountain highway

The bus was travelling overnight from the lakeside tourist city of Pokhara to the capital, Kathmandu, when it lost control on the Prithvi Highway in Dhading district early on Monday.

Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Indian tourists among thousands losing $6 million levy after New Zealand rejected visa applicantions

Since October 2024 and early February this year, about $5.7 million has been retained from more than 71,000 unsuccessful applicants.

Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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