US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New ZealandThe U.S. has approved a $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move supporting the nation's plan to nearly double ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Pacific allies of America's commitment to the region. Speaking at a defense conference in Singa...
30 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhoodChina has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situatio...
27 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Shark attack kills 39-year-old man while fishing off Queensland coast near Hull Heads, just a week after another fatal incident in Western AustraliaHull Heads shark attack: A 39-year-old man has died after a shark attack near Hull Heads in Far North Queensland. Emergency services respon...
24 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares end flat on US-Iran peace talk uncertainty; Rio Tinto gainsAustralian shares saw little movement as investors awaited U.S.-Iran peace talk developments. Mining giant Rio Tinto bucked the trend, risi...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Passenger jumps overboard Sydney-bound Carnival Cruise Line ship, search underwayA passenger has reportedly jumped from the Carnival Splendor cruise ship. The incident occurred north-east of Moreton Island on Friday nigh...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Who is Susan Coyle? First woman set to lead the Australian Army - All about her education, career and personal lifeSusan Coyle will take over as Australia's first female army commander in July 2026. This historic appointment marks a significant moment fo...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leaderFifteen years after a pivot to Asia was declared, the U.S. remains entangled in Middle East conflicts, diverting military assets and attent...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Australian travellers on high alert as twin cyclone threat looms over holiday hotspots; check updatesAustralian travellers face a high alert as two powerful cyclones approach. One storm is intensifying off Fiji's coast, threatening widespre...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Planning a business trip to New Zealand? Here are the visa rulesNew Zealand has clear rules for short business trips. Visitors staying less than three months for approved activities like trade missions o...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
95% overweight, 50% diabetic: Inside the world's most fattest nation facing the worst health crisesNauru, the world's least visited country, faces a severe health crisis with 95% of its population overweight and over 40% having diabetes. ...
04 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Indonesia earthquake today: 7.4 magnitude quake near Ternate triggers tsunami warnings in Southeast AsiaIndonesia earthquake today: A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Maluku Sea off Ternate, triggering tsunami warnings for...
02 Apr, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
'We are scratching our heads': Trump imposes 29% tariff on tiny, remote Australian island with barely any exportsUS President Donald Trump did not even spare tiny, remote Australian island from his sweeping tariff. Trump has imposed a 29 percent tariff...
04 Apr, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
US military eyes Australia's Indian Ocean toe hold to deter ChinaThe U.S. is considering Australia's remote Cocos Islands for military construction as part of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter ...
05 Aug, 2024, 01.31 PM IST
- Ocean warming melting one of largest Antarctica glaciers
One of the largest glaciers on the planet, Totten, is melting due to ocean warming, a phenomenon that demonstrates the vulnerability of Eas...
27 Jan, 2015, 03.30 PM IST
- 18,000 apply for 'best job in world' on Australian island
More than 18,000 people from nearly 200 countries have applied for the "best job in the world," hoping to earn good money for lazing around...
17 Feb, 2009, 10.21 AM IST