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Indian Americans emerge as powerhouse benefactors of US higher education with $3 billion in donations

Nearly 270,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in U.S. universities, contributing close to $10 billion annually to the American economy and supporting around 93,000 jobs.

Fiji deputy PM rejects claims government driving people to Australian and New Zealand

Speaking in Parliament, Prof. Prasad cited official statistics to counter what he described as “myth and misinformation” promoted by the Opposition.

28 illegal Indian immigrant truck drivers from Punjab arrested in US interstate crackdown

Most undocumented immigrants came from over 18 countries and entered the U.S. through the southern border.

Fiji ambassador defends Rabuka’s Trump meeting amid ‘fake photo’ claims by opposition

Critics have noted that in many official photos, US President Trump and First Lady Melania appear in nearly identical poses, including during a UN leaders’ reception with Prime Minister Albanese.

US report criticises Australia for failing to protect migrant workers and international students

The report commended Canberra’s “serious and sustained efforts,” highlighting that in 2024 authorities initiated 200 investigations, prosecuted 66 alleged traffickers, and secured 60 convictions – a dramatic increase from the previous year.

Case registered against Khalistani Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over alleged AUD 2m reward to stop PM Modi’s flag hoisting

NIA stated that Pannun’s actions were aimed at disrupting India’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security while spreading disaffection among Sikhs.

Australia and India join Israel and Muslim nations in Trump’s daring plan for Palestinian statehood

Warning Hamas against rejection, US President Donald Trump pledged that “Israel would have my full backing to do what you would have to do.”

Indian-origin scientist Mansi Kasliwal becomes first woman to lead America’s Palomar Observatory

Born in Indore, India, Kasliwal moved to the United States at age 15 and completed her undergraduate studies in applied and engineering physics at Cornell University.

From hateful graffiti to AI memes, Indian diaspora faces rising tide of prejudice and racism

The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

You’re likely not as immune to scams as you think – here’s why

Most of these scams were enabled by technology, with scammers contacting their victims either online or on the phone.

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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.

Afghanistan-born Fatima Payman tells One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to ‘pack her bags and go to the US’

In a pointed swipe at Hanson’s long-held position that migrants dissatisfied with Australia should leave, Payman said the same logic could apply to the veteran Queensland senator.
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