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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

Indira, Manmohan, Modi, all raised income inequality. Until Hindu fears took the driving seat

The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.