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Vietnamese migrants hide amid crocodiles in Oz, and Iran’s warning to the US

The Prime Minister evoking divinity-like devotion in Ethiopians, and Japanese railways offers a dangerous lesson. 

‘Khafz’ is okay, it isn’t female genital mutilation, says Dawoodi Bohra women’s group

The statement comes after an Australian court overturned the conviction of 3 people accused of FGM and ruled 'khafz' doesn't amount to FGM.

In a bid to counter China, US and allies to invest in infrastructure projects in Indo-Pacific

The pact will mobilise investments in energy, transportation, tourism and technology infrastructure to curb China's rising influence with plans like the Belt and Road Initiative.

Hit hard by Netflix, digital surge, Australian legacy media giants team up

Google and Facebook are now soaking up the advertising dollars once spent on printed pages and classifieds.

Swede holds up a plane to stall Afghan’s deportation, and Macron speaks up

Recorded conversation with former lawyer raises uncomfortable questions for Donald Trump, and New Zealand wants its flag back.

Should India, like Japan, consider reducing its voting age?

If a more dynamic definition of adulthood is adopted, then the next question is, at what age is it reasonable to assign social responsibility to young people?

Australian signboard with anti-Sharia elements is actually a road train warning sign

The image, shared by an Australian right-wing page, has received more than 1.4k reactions and 3,000 shares on Facebook New Delhi: An image of an...

Indian students are looking beyond US, drop coincides with Trump entering White House

Canada & Australia have gained most as US falls from grace. UK, despite its new visa rules, remains an option for Indian students.

Battleground for tobacco control is in emerging markets like India

WTO has upheld Australia’s plain-packaging laws. But emerging markets may still deliver a new generation of addicts.

Coke has promised ‘less sugar’, but less is still too much

'Less' sugar in sugary drinks is also too vague and remain a health hazard. The only solution is to stop drinking them.

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India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?