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US and Australia hold first-ever joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea

The joint military exercise Talisman Sabre spanned 500 km of Papua New Guinea's northern coast this week. The Talisman Sabre closing ceremony will be held on Monday in the PNG city of Lae.

Trump keeps 10% tariffs for Australia, trade minister expects boost in exports

Trade minister Don Farrell added that Trump's higher import duties on other countries going up to 41% has made Australian products more competitive in the American Market.

30 July, 2025: Netanyahu, Starmer clash over Palestine & other world news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of major news events from around the world.

UN urges Australia, Turkey to end COP31 host dispute, calls delay ‘unhelpful’

The annual UN climate talks rotate among 5 regional groups. COP31’s host needs unanimous backing from the 28-member WEOG, with a June deadline set by the UN.

Indian-origin man attacked with machete by teenagers in Melbourne, second such assault in a week

Saurabh Anand was ambushed by five teens around 7:30 pm on July 19 while walking home after buying medicines from Central Square Shopping Centre, Australia Today reported.

Former Australia fast bowler Gordon Rorke dies at 87

The cricketer played 36 first-class matches, including 4 Test matches for Australia, claiming 88 wickets with three five-wicket hauls and a best of 6-52.

Australian police charge man after Melbourne Synagogue set on fire

There were no injuries to the 20 people who fled from the fire. This is the latest in the string of antisemitic incidents in Australia since the start of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023.

Shein to Temu, Trump’s tariff war is supercharging fast fashion industry

When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect...

PM Modi meets Australia’s Deputy PM Marles, holds talks to deepen 5-yr Strategic Partnership

PM Modi meets Australia's Deputy PM Marles, holds talks to deepen 5-yr Strategic Partnership

‘Felt like was letting team down’—Maxwell bids goodbye to ODI cricket

The 36-year-old Australian batter wishes to focus on the upcoming T20 world cup scheduled for next year in India & Sri Lanka.

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Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?