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Australia PM urges opposition lawmaker to apologise for anti-Indian comments

Following nationwide anti-immigrant protests, Jacinta Price, Liberal Party senator, blamed Indians, one of the largest minority groups in the country, for cost-of-living pressures.

Australian woman gets 33 years in jail for killing estranged husband’s kin with poisonous mushrooms

Erin Patterson convicted of murdering 3 relatives of her estranged husband with a meal containing poisonous mushrooms was sentenced to a minimum of 33 years in prison Monday.

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after row over antisemitic arson attacks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week that operations at the Iranian embassy in Tehran were suspended and all Australian diplomats were safe in a third country.

Australia blames Iran for two antisemitic arson attacks, expels envoy

Since October 2023, Australian homes, schools, synagogues, and vehicles have been targeted in antisemitic vandalism and arson, while Islamophobic incidents have also surged.

Widespread pro-Palestine protests in Australia after govt recognises state

The protests come after Israeli PM Netanyahu stepped up his personal attacks on Australian PM Albanese over his govt's decision this month to recognise a Palestinian state.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

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

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.

On Camera

Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?