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Suspected Hate Attack Rocks ISKCON Temple in Utah; India Demands Swift Justice

According to temple authorities, the gunfire rang out while worshippers were inside, forcing panicked devotees to take cover and interrupting evening prayers.

QUAD: US hails India–Australia defence ties as “consequential pillar” of Indo-Pacific security

"India has every right to defend its people against terrorism": EAM Jaishankar

Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name

The tradition of addressing teachers in a formal manner goes back centuries. For many of us, calling a teacher by their first name would have been unthinkable.

Wong flies to US for QUAD summit amid growing pressure on Australia’s defence spending

Analysts say Wong’s dual mandate highlights Australia’s balancing act: reinforcing security ties with Washington while protecting economic interests.

Extremist group behind bomb guides and hate plots declared terrorist organisation in Australia

“It is this extremist hatred which is not welcome and has no place in Australia.”

NATO’s 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

It has so far batted away suggestions Australia should increase its defence spending from current levels of around 2% of GDP.

Trump announces ‘complete and total ceasefire’, but will Israel and Iran keep the peace?

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to lead discussions aimed at achieving a more comprehensive and lasting resolution to the underlying issues.

Pakistan condemns US bombing of Iran a day after nominating Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif spoke by telephone with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to reiterate Pakistan’s condemnation of the airstrikes and express solidarity with Tehran.

Australia Backs Coalition Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Urges Swift Return to Diplomacy

National Security Committee—comprising the Prime Minister, Wong, Defence Minister and other senior cabinet members—will convene to assess further steps

Fiji prepares last-minute US visit as Trump’s 32% tariff deadline nears, water exports at risk

“The United States is an important trade partner for Fiji, accounting for around 10 per cent of total trade and over 30 per cent of remittance inflows”

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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.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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