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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.

An agenda for anti-corruption research in the Pacific

More research on such “islands of integrity” could illuminate strategies that work.

Jess Wilson unveils “winning team” as polling puts new Liberal leader ahead of Premier Allan for 2026 elections

“Our team will provide the genuine alternative that Victorians are crying out for.”

Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity

The immediate trigger issue was the government’s refusal to release a report by former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs into jobs for mates.

Fiji’s Deputy PM Prasad to step down with integrity to protect government stability amid FICAC allegations

PM Rabuka has acknowledged receiving Prof. Prasad’s resignation notice and confirmed Assistant Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel will serve as Acting Finance Minister.

Why has support for One Nation surged since the 2025 federal election?

Not only is this performance well above One Nation’s recent election results, but it is high enough to challenge the Greens as Australia’s third-largest party in polling terms.

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.

Gen Z movement may transform Nepal’s politics

The politics of neglect, elitism, and nepotism can be challenged — and overturned — in no time.

Indo-Fijian voices will be heard in referendum: PM Rabuka counters Chaudhry’s claim

The government called on Chaudhry to move beyond traditional politics and recognise that Fiji could soon hold its first-ever referendum—a historic step that strengthens democracy for all communities.

Labor announces $2.5 million commitment to Krishna Temple’s new Cultural Centre in Marsden Park

"It will be a beacon for Hindu traditions, a hub for cultural and spiritual harmony, and a testament to Australia's multicultural strength".

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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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