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Conspiracy theories on the Trump assassination attempt are spreading like wildfire – on both sides of politics

Despite the shooter’s identity being released, one major conspiracy adopted by both the political left and right is that the assassination attempt was staged and/or planned.

“Concerning and confronting”: Albanese and Modi condemn Trump assassination attempt

"I am relieved to hear reports that former President Trump is now safe."

Indian Government Extends Ban on Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) for Five More Years

"SFJ has been actively supporting violent extremism and militancy, particularly in the Indian state of Punjab, and has maintained close ties with various militant outfits."

Sky News host criticises Queers for Palestine activists dressed as Indian women

“Wouldn’t you love to see him belly dance his way onto the Gaza strip, shimmying his way through the enclave.”

Budget cuts threaten US strategy against rising Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

The proposed appropriations bill for the State Department would cut its budget by 11% to about U.S. $52 billion a year from nearly $60 billion this year, and falls short of the White House’s 2025 request for $64 billion.

Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push

Washington has given its territories permission to apply for PIF membership, but with the caveat they can't take foreign policy positions.

Democrats must allow Joe Biden a graceful exit as the presidential nominee

Biden's inability to clearly communicate during the 90-minute debate earned harsh criticism from across the US political spectrum, most notably among Democrats.

Joe Biden’s debate disaster – who could replace him on the Democrat ticket in November?

The US press carried reports that “panicked” Democrats were examining ways that the president might be replaced in time to mount a credible challenge

Why has Julian Assange been a significant public figure for the last two decades?

WikiLeaks became famous around the globe in April 2010 when it released hundreds of thousands of documents in tranches known as the Afghan war logs, the Iraq war logs and Cablegate.

Vladimir Putin’s Asia-Pacific trip was intended to send a message. Australia should be taking notice

Beijing will be keenly aware that Moscow is dealing itself back into two of China’s own key relationships. South Korea and Japan will have taken notice, as well.

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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