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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Australian leaders, celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The nations unveiled a Sports Collaboration Roadmap, aiming to strengthen cooperation in sports, youth engagement, infrastructure and talent development ahead of major global sporting events
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The European Parliament condemned the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of minority girls in Pakistan, citing Maria Shahbaz’s case. Lawmakers urged stronger legal protections, independent investigations, prosecution of offenders, and nationwide measures to end child marriage and safeguard religious minorities
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NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian descent, will launch to the International Space Station on July 14 aboard Soyuz MS-29 for an eight-month mission. He will conduct medical, semiconductor and artificial intelligence-based research to support future long-duration space exploration
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Iran has accused the United States of endangering maritime security through strikes on ports and coastal infrastructure. The allegations were raised at the IMO meeting in London, while Washington said its operations targeted Iranian military assets linked to threats against shipping.
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Fresh US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian missile attacks targeting Gulf countries have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict, threatening an interim ceasefire and raising concerns over global energy supplies as diplomatic efforts struggle to prevent further escalation.
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Australia's Victoria University received approval to establish a campus in Gurugram, while Flinders University secured a Letter of Intent for a Bengaluru campus. The agreements, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit, aim to deepen education, research and people-to-people ties
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Kerala student Harsha Koorimannil Valiyamannil graduated with First Class Honours in Computing Science from Ulster University. She co-founded the Women in STEM Society, launched the Hack4Health Hackathon, mentored international students and now hopes to build her career in Northern Ireland
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed AustralianSuper's additional AU$500 million investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, calling it a vote of confidence in India's growth. The announcement coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit and broader energy and investment cooperation
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India is emerging as a global hub for AI-ready data centres, attracting billions in investments from Google, Microsoft, Amazon and domestic firms. Strong government support, expanding infrastructure and rising capacity are expected to position India among the world's leading AI powers
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Australia will voluntarily return three Indian antiquities, including Nandi, Bhadrakali's trident and a six-headed Karttikeya idol, while India will repatriate an Australian First Nations ancestor. The move strengthens cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties between the two countries
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India and Australia agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation by enhancing intelligence sharing, tackling online radicalisation and terror financing, and expanding Indo-Pacific security collaboration. The Joint Declaration also reaffirmed commitments to disaster relief, maritime security, nuclear disarmament and a rules-based regional order
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the Free Trade Agreement. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to New Zealand
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More than 30,000 people gathered at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Melbourne Meets Modi" address, marking one of Australia's largest receptions for a world leader. The event showcased strong India-Australia people-to-people ties through cultural performances and enthusiastic diaspora participation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Melbourne after the third Australia-India Annual Summit, highlighting stronger bilateral ties. India and Australia adopted a defence declaration, signed multiple MoUs, and reaffirmed cooperation across trade, security, technology, education and the Indo-Pacific
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China’s leading technology firms have reportedly cut around 1.3 lakh jobs amid AI adoption and restructuring. Companies including Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance are reducing staff while shifting toward automation. A report criticised the Chinese government for not addressing workforce disruption or retraining needs
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Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, alongside Burna Boy and others, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to promote quality education while celebrating football, music and global unity
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged early finalisation of the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), inviting Australian firms to invest in India's high-growth sectors while highlighting expanding trade, innovation, critical minerals, education partnerships and stronger bilateral economic cooperation during his Australia visit
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Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alerts early Thursday after fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks. Kuwait reported intercepting drones and missiles, while explosions were reported across Iranian port cities and Bushehr nuclear facilities.
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump claimed he is Iran’s top assassination target but insisted the threats would not affect his decisions. He stressed that safeguarding America and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed personal risks, dismissing speculation that security concerns influenced his travel plans.
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The US Department of Labour has launched a federal investigation into alleged fraud in H-1B and PERM work visas. The probe, led by the Office of Inspector General under the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, targets several companies, including Indian IT giant Cognizant.
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US President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" following a massive wave of US airstrikes targeting 80 military sites. The strikes retaliated against Iranian attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the critical Strait of Hormuz
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The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India after charging him under federal racketeering laws. US authorities allege Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ran a global criminal network involving murders, extortion, kidnappings and drug trafficking
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected Donald Trump's renewed demand for US control of Greenland, reaffirming the island's right to self-determination. NATO leaders meanwhile focused on defence spending, alliance unity, Ukraine, and escalating tensions following US strikes on Iran
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, inaugurating an India-supported restoration project. The initiative highlights shared cultural heritage and strengthens bilateral ties during Modi's three-nation diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania
