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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

US forces struck Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of attacking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while revoking Iran's oil sales license. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions and casting doubt on fragile ceasefire negotiations

The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes has climbed to 3,685, with 16,740 injured and nearly 18,000 left homeless. More than 29,000 rescuers continue search operations as India provides humanitarian assistance through Operation Amistad.

The US launched strikes against Iran after three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported near Iranian ports, while UKMTO confirmed three separate tanker attacks. No casualties were reported, but tensions in the strategically vital waterway have escalated sharply.

Severe floods, storms and landslides killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds across China, while floodwaters released around 900 snakes from a collapsed farm in Guangxi. Rescue teams continued evacuation and search operations amid widespread destruction and extreme weather

India and Indonesia signed 14 agreements, including deals for BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta. The two nations also expanded cooperation in maritime security, critical minerals, space, education and digital payments