Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlines
SYDNEY/HONG KONG(RAHNUMA): Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice for several Middle Eastern countries, allowing Australians to transit through and travel to the biggest Gulf air hubs with the security of being covered by insurance. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the previous “do not travel” advisory had been lowered for the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, […]
Women’s T20 WC 2026: Litchfield, Wareham shine as Australia crush South Africa by 65 Runs
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield’s explosive half-century laid the foundation before Georgia Wareham led a clinical bowling display with three wickets as six-time champions Australia began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After posting a competitive 172/8 on […]
AUKUS secures new Pillar II advanced capabilities defence deal
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) A Pillar-II signature project was announced by Australia, United Kingdom and the US (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership in Singapore on Saturday, Australia’s Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey made the joint announcement at […]
EAM Jaishankar reviews progress of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australian FM
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reviewed the progress of India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership with Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, in New Delhi. “Co-chaired a productive 17th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with FM Senator Penny Wong of Australia today evening,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on X on Tuesday. […]
AUSTRALIA – INDIA TIES DEEPEN AS AIYD 2026 LAUNCHES IN HYD
Hyderabad, May 15 (RAHNUMA): The 14th edition of Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) was officially launched in Hyderabad on Friday, with Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green describing India as an indispensable partner in shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted at the Taj Deccan in Banjara Hills here, the launch reception brought […]
India, Australia deepen maritime, defence cooperation: Report
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Australia and India have reaffirmed their rapidly expanding strategic and defence partnership, with both countries committing to deeper military cooperation, enhanced maritime security coordination and stronger defence industry engagement, according to a report. The report by ‘The Australia Today’ stated that the two countries reviewed the progress of bilateral defence […]
AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup: India suffer 0-5 loss to Australia
Pathum Thani, April 5 (IANS) The Indian U20 women’s national team suffered a 0-5 defeat to Australia at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in the Pathum Thani Stadium, Thailand, on Sunday. Skye Halmarick’s (38’ p, 39’, 48’) hat-trick gave Australia a strong lead, followed by goals from Danella Brutus (54’) and Daisy Brown […]
India, Australia launch ‘AgriMaitri’ talks to co-design agribusiness solutions: Report
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Western Sydney University recently organised a ‘AgriMaitri’ roundtable initiative to co-develop solutions aimed at strengthening agribusiness ties between India and Australia, with the inaugural meeting held in the national capital, a report has said. According to the report in The Australia Today, the institute hosted the first ‘AgriMaitri India Roundtable’ […]
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up final clash with Australia
Sydney, March 18 (IANS) Japan delivered a commanding display to defeat South Korea 4-1 in the semifinal of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 played at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Wednesday, booking their place in the title clash against hosts Australia. Coached by Nils Nielsen, Japan were in control for most of the contest, […]
Australian troops to be deployed to assist flood-hit Northern Territory
Sydney, March 15 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that military troops will be deployed to help communities hit by days of flooding in the Northern Territory (NT). The government has approved the assistance from Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to communities around Katherine, 270 km southeast of the territory’s capital Darwin, […]
