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Remakes, reboots, and revenues: Is art dying for profit?

As studios continue to prioritise profit over originality, the future of artistic expression remains uncertain.

Indian-American Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director to loud cheers

"My mission as Director is clear: let good cops be cops—and rebuild trust in the FBI."

USA to take tough stance against elements that threat diplomats’ security and India’s sovereignty

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to combatting terrorism, organised crime, and the influence of destabilising actors in the region.

Trump unveils ‘reciprocal tariffs’ plan as India, Japan begin talks with US

The move signals a departure from the idea of universal tariffs, where all imports would face the same tax.

Australia bans foreign investors from buying established homes

The government says this temporary ban is a “minor but meaningful” step in its $32 billion Homes for Australia plan, which focuses on boosting housing supply and making home ownership more accessible.

Musk’s DOGE scraps $21M ‘voter turnout’ funding for India, calls it a ‘deep state slush fund’

The slashed projects also include: $29 million for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" and $20 million for "fiscal federalism" in Nepal.

India’s PM Modi and US President Trump set to pave path for progress in bilateral relations

These discussions are part of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its relationships with the US across multiple sectors, including technology, energy, and national security.

Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard sworn in as US intelligence chief, meets Modi in Washington

Gabbard took the oath of office in the Oval Office, administered by Attorney General Pam Bondi, with President Trump in attendance.

Trump and Putin discuss ‘common sense’ peace talks as Ukraine weighs in

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine, Middle East tensions, energy, artificial intelligence, and global finance.

Whether we carve out an exemption or not, Trump’s latest tariffs will still hit Australia

Albanese would do well to secure an exemption using similar arguments as then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull did in 2018.

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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.

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health

Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies
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