Australia has announced a fresh package of migration reforms that will tighten rules for international students, visitors and working holidaymakers as the government seeks to reduce visa misuse and bring net overseas migration down to more sustainable levels. The changes will be progressively
The White House has launched a round-the-clock digital streaming service called “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station”, providing continuous coverage of President Donald Trump’s speeches, announcements and previous public appearances amid an escalating dispute with major US news organisations. Trump TV Offers 24/7 White House Coverage The service went live on September 21 and
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from France, Ecuador, Slovakia and Hungary in New York, focusing on regional conflicts, economic cooperation and reform of global institutions on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar, France Discuss Ukraine and Gulf Crises Jaishankar met
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, 2026, after both countries completed their ratification procedures. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the agreement will provide duty-free access to 100% of Indian exports entering New Zealand from the first day. Indian Exports Get 100% Duty-Free Access New Zealand will […]
Major US television networks have suspended pooled video coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from its grounds. The move represents an unusual collective protest by broadcasters over restrictions on presidential press access. US Networks Suspend Trump Pool Coverage ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and Fox […]
At least four people were injured after a series of powerful explosions struck a military ammunition depot near Al-Eis in Syria’s southern Aleppo countryside early Monday. Authorities closed major roads, evacuated nearby residents and placed emergency teams on high alert as secondary explosions continued at the site. Aleppo Ammunition Depot Hit by Explosions The initial
The United States has issued a fresh security alert urging American citizens in Iran to leave immediately and warning against travel to the country as tensions across West Asia continue to escalate. The advisory cautioned that flight cancellations, airspace closures and sudden travel disruptions could make departure increasingly difficult. US Issues Highest-Level Iran
Iran has shut a French language centre linked to the French embassy in Tehran, accusing it of operating without the required licence and conducting activities that threatened national security. France has condemned the closure and said Iran’s ambassador will be summoned over the move. Iran Closes French Language Centre in Tehran Iranian authorities sealed the […]
The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution, marking a significant escalation of Washington’s campaign against the Hague-based tribunal. The proposed measures could severely restrict the ICC’s access to US-linked financial and commercial services. US Plans Sanctions Against Entire ICC The planned sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office and continue his reform agenda after his Christian Democratic Union suffered major defeats in two state elections, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Die Linke emerged first in Berlin. CDU Falls Below 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania In








