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Chinese spy over Malabar naval exercise off Australian waters with ‘over 300’ satellites 

New data obtained from commercial space shows China has been using its geostationary and low-orbit satellites to observe the Malabar naval exercise and the Talisman Sabre war games.

Man charged after alleged bomb threat forces Malaysia Airlines plane to return to Sydney

Flight MH122 left Sydney Monday for Malaysia and returned to Sydney about 3 hours later after the passenger 'allegedly became disruptive' during the flight, Australian police said.

India, Japan, US, Australia to hold first Malabar naval exercise off Sydney coast

apanese and Indian navy vessels stopped in Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea on the way to Sydney, to highlight its strategic importance amid US-China tiff.

Australia just got an Islamic bank. Here are some of its challenges

The fundamental distinguishing feature of an Islamic bank is its adherence to Sharia. No interest or investment in businesses that are deemed unlawful by Islam.

Indian frigate, destroyer to take part in first Malabar Exercise in Australian waters next week

Multi-role stealth frigate INS Sahyadri & indigenous destroyer INS Kolkata will be participating in the annual naval exercise. Navies of US, Japan & Australia taking part as well.

UNESCO recommends to take Great Barrier Reef off danger list, still warns of ‘serious threat’

UNESCO in November said the reef should be put on the danger list after frequent coral bleaching events. But recently it ‘noted with appreciation’ commitments by Australian govt.

Stuart Broad gets guard of honour from Australia in final innings, scores six off last ball

In post-third-day announcement Saturday, Broad had announced retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious 17-year international career.

51 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia beach, efforts on to rescue remaining 46

Pilot whales are notorious for their strong social bonds, so when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest usually follow, according to marine experts.

No to lithium mine acquisition — Australia blocks Chinese bid twice in 6 months in critical sector

This was the 2nd time this year that the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board blocked a Chinese company from investing in the country's critical minerals sector.

Are countries like Canada being soft on Sikh extremism? Debates in India about retaliatory measures

In Canada, politics 'appears to be much more mixed up with Khalistan issue'. In India, some are in favour of retaliatory measures, others fear it could backfire on rest of the diaspora.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.