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Papua New Guinea: 4 dead, over 300 people and 1,100 houses buried in massive landslide | VIDEO
World | May 25, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTThe devastating landslide hit Kaokalam village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province at 3 am (local time) and the death count is expected to be higher. The landslide has impeded relief and recovery efforts by blocking access to highways, making helicopters the only way to reach the affected area.
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Over 100 feared dead by landslide in Papua New Guinea, emergency response underway: Report
World | May 24, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTThe devastating landslide hit Kaokalam village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province at 3 am (local time) and the death count is expected to be higher. Neighbouring Australia has pledged all assistance to Papua New Guinea in relief and recovery efforts.
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Australia Police arrests Haryana brothers accused of killing Indian origin student over rent issue
World | May 08, 2024, 09:12 PM ISTVictim Navjeet's uncle said his nephew had moved to Australia on a study visa one-and-a-half years ago and his father, a farmer, had sold one-and-half acres of their land to fund his education.
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US, Philippines' strongest ever message to Xi Jinping: Blow up ship during drills in South China Sea
World | May 08, 2024, 07:24 PM ISTUS F-16 and Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jets dropped air-to-ground missiles while multiple naval and ground assets fired C-Star anti-ship missiles to target the decommissioned tanker located 15.7 km off the coast of Laoag in the northern Ilocos Norte province.
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Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter
World | May 07, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTTensions soared after a Chinese air force jet dropped flares above and ahead of an Australian Navy helicopter over the Yellow Sea during a routine flight. Australia called the situation "unacceptable" and said it made "very strong representations" to China.
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This Australian airline sold tickets for cancelled flights, now paying a hefty fine of $79 million
World | May 06, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTQantas Airlines agreed to settle the suit by paying a $66 million fine to the Australian government and a projected $13 million to more than 86,000 affected customers.
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Haryana farmer sold land to fund his son's education, fellow Indian friends killed him in Australia
World | May 06, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTVictim Navjeet's uncle said his nephew had moved to Australia on a study visa one-and-a-half years ago and his father, a farmer, had sold one-and-half acres of their land to fund his education.
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'Impacted me significantly': Australian MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted during night out
World | May 05, 2024, 06:15 PM ISTThe member for Keppel also wrote that throughout the week she had been contacted by several other women with similar experiences from the town.
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Australia witnesses another stabbing: Police kill teenager after he stabbed a man with kitchen knife
World | May 05, 2024, 05:34 PM ISTThe teen attacked the man and then rushed at police officers before he was shot, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook told reporters on Sunday.
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Australia dethrone India to reclaim top spot in Tests after ICC's annual ranking update
Cricket | May 03, 2024, 03:29 PM ISTIndia have slipped to the second spot in the Men's Test team rankings after ICC's annual ranking update. The reigning World Test champions have reclaimed the top spot with 124 rating points in total.
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MEA rejects reports which claim Indian spies expelled from Australia for trying to 'steal secrets'
World | May 02, 2024, 05:49 PM ISTThe statement from MEA came nearly two days after multiple Australian media reports about the alleged expulsion of two Indian spies in 2020 for allegedly trying to “steal secrets” about sensitive defence projects and airport security.
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'India can speak about its own policy': US on Australian journalist's claims on visa denial
World | Apr 26, 2024, 12:14 PM ISTAvani Dias, a journalist at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, claimed that she had to leave India abruptly after her visa was denied, being told that her reporting "crossed a line". Government sources said her claims were incorrect as her visa was extended despite violating rules.
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Australia: Over 160 pilot whales stranded on coast of Dunsborough, at least 26 of them died I VIDEO
World | Apr 25, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTThe whales are stranded at Toby Inlet in Geographe Bay, the Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said. The area is near the town of Dunsborough, a region popular among tourists, and about 236 km south of the state capital Perth.
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Albanese calls X's argument over removal of Sydney church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'
World | Apr 22, 2024, 12:34 PM ISTAustralia's Prime Minister on the social platform X refusing to take down comments made after the stabbing attack that took place in a Sydney church last Monday.
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'Stay as long as you like': Man, who fought off Sydney mall attacker, to get Australian citizenship
World | Apr 16, 2024, 04:15 PM ISTA video circulated on social media showed a French national holding a shopping centre bollard up to try and stop the knife-wielding Cauchi in his tracks on Saturday afternoon.
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Australia: 6 dead, including attacker, after multiple stabbings spark panic at Sydney shopping mall
World | Apr 13, 2024, 04:11 PM ISTHundreds of people were evacuated after multiple stabbings and a shooting was reported inside the Westfield Mall at Bondi junction. So far, the police have confirmed that one man was shot, while an infant was among those stabbed.
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Cricket Australia announces list of centrally contracted players for 2024-25 season
Cricket | Apr 08, 2024, 02:39 PM ISTSophie Molineux has managed to earn a central contract from Cricket Australia (CA) after making a comeback from a long break from international cricket. CA has awarded contract to a total of 17 players for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
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Australian passenger fined for urinating in cup on Air New Zealand flight | DETAILS
World | Apr 05, 2024, 04:38 PM ISTThe incident only came to public attention on Friday, when a New Zealand news website reported about it. The incident had occurred in December 2023.
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'Worked 17.5 hours, like a slave': Australian court to ex-Indian envoy for paying low wages to staff
World | Mar 21, 2024, 06:59 PM ISTThe Australian court observed that Seema Shergill worked seven days a week for 17.5 hours a day over 13 months between April 2015 and May 2016. It noted that the lady had worked under the circumstances of "slave-like conditions."
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Australia tightens student visa rules months after Canada invokes similar rules I Impact on India
World | Mar 21, 2024, 04:11 PM ISTFrom March 23, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the Australian government will get the power to suspend education providers from recruiting international students if they repeatedly break the rules.