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Fiji hit with Trump’s 32% tariff, DPM Prasad confident of resolving issue

Prof. Prasad highlighted that 72% of US imports into Fiji were duty-free last year, while 25% faced a 5% tariff and less than 4% were taxed at 15% or 32%.

Trump slaps 10% tariff on all Australian goods, Albanese considering WTO action

The US president, standing beside a board listing countries and their supposed tariff rates, claimed Australia imposed a 10% tariff on US goods and accused it of “currency manipulation and other trade barriers.”

Trump deports 17 dangerous gang members, including alleged child rapists, to El Salvador

Salvadoran officials confirmed that their country had agreed to accept the deportees in exchange for $6 million in financial assistance

Dream, desire, or delusion? The muse in literature

If the muse is anything, it is a collection of those stored impressions—a reflection rather than an architect, a spark rather than the fire itself.

Criminals targetting international students with fake ‘side-hustle’ jobs to launder money

“Imagine moving to another country to build your career and future, only to have it all taken away because you were scammed by criminals to help them move their dirty money around.”

What makes a good search engine? These 4 models can help you use search in the age of AI

AI-enhanced search is marketed as convenient. But, together with other changes in the nature of search over the last decades, it raises the question: what is a good search engine?

Trump defends Signal slip-up after journalist accidentally added to Yemen Houthi war chat

Senator Mark Warner warned that such incidents erode trust with US allies, particularly within the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, which includes Australia, the UK, Canada, and New Zealand.

Australia slips, India rises but trails behind war-torn countries in World Happiness Rankings

The report considers social support, freedom, generosity, income, and perceptions of corruption as key factors influencing happiness.

The next round in the US trade war has the potential to be more damaging for Australia

The Trump reference to non-tariff barriers raises two main concerns for Australian products: meat and pharmaceuticals.

Dutton pledges strong foreign policy in his speech, Watts criticises omission of Australia’s key partner, India

Opposition ledaer Peter Dutton reaffirmed the need for a robust national security strategy, one that prioritises Australia’s self-reliance and resilience.

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Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response

Authorities said a man, identified in US media as Cole Thomas Allen, charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives.

Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households

The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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