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Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women footballers seeking asylum

Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh said in a statement Thursday that Immigration Minister Tony Burke swore them in the day before at a citizenship ceremony in their Australian home city of Brisbane. Friends and supporters from the local Iranian community attended the ceremony. "Yesterday was a truly special and unforgettable day for me. I feel proud and deeply grateful to become an Australian citizen. Australia has given me the opportunity to build my life and my future, and I feel, more than ever, that I belong here," Ramezanisadeh said in the statement. Ramezanisadeh said her Iranian roots and memories would always be part of her. Pasandideh said Wednesday had been "one of the happiest days of my life." "I'm incredibly proud and grateful to officially become an Australian citizen. After everything we've been through and all the challenges we faced, thi

Most Australian teens still on social media 3 months after ban began: Study

Children's continued ​social media use took place even as account ownership declined ​to 42% from 52%, with 'statistically significant' reductions across YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok in particular

Australian PM to raise concerns over new tariffs with US President Trump

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise new US tariffs with President Donald Trump, calling the measures unjustified and seeking their removal

India restarts visa, passport services in Australia after 23-day halt

India has resumed passport, visa and other consular services across Australia through VFS Global, ending a 23-day suspension caused by a legal dispute

Delhi HC voids visa, passport services tender for Australia, Singapore

Delhi High Court has set aside the government's tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services in Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Kuwait, directing authorities to invite fresh bids

Planning to move to Australia? Your visa may now cost up to 25% more

Australia raises student visa fee to AUD 2,500: What it means for Indian students

Australia uranium exports: Why it matters for India's 100 GW nuclear goal

India and Australia have finalised administrative arrangements for uranium exports, giving New Delhi another potential fuel source as it scales nuclear power capacity

India to import uranium from Australia under nuclear deal, deepen ties

Both nations announce 18 outcomes, to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation

India, Australia deepen energy, defence ties during PM Modi visit: Details

Australia and India said they would support the continued flow of energy products and further enhance bilateral energy trade

PM Modi, Australia's Albanese laud deeper bilateral ties ahead of summit

The two leaders are expected to sign agreements on defence and energy as they seek to expand economic and strategic cooperation

PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India, pushes for CECA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched India as a long-term investment destination for Australian businesses and called for the early conclusion of the proposed bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Modi made the remarks at the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event in Melbourne, which he jointly addressed with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese. The events were attended by leading Indian and Australian CEOs and business leaders, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a post on X after addressing the CEOs Forum, Modi said, "Since 2023, this forum has gained remarkable momentum, reflecting the growing confidence in our economic partnership. I thank PM Anthony Albanese for joining the interaction and sharing his vision for taking our economic ties to even greater heights." Modi said he discussed opportunities across sectors such as aviation, transport and logistics, financial services, criti

Australia's largest pension fund invests $346 ‌million in India's NIIF

The fresh commitment takes the pension fund's total investments in India to A$3.3 billion, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's business engagements in Australia

Datanomics: PM Modi's three-nation trip to boost economic engagement

PM Modi begins Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand tour as India seeks stronger trade and investment ties despite weak FY26 trade and FDI numbers

Australia probes threat to PM Modi ahead of Melbourne visit next week

Australian authorities are investigating an online threat against PM Modi ahead of his Melbourne visit, with police examining the source of the post and security agencies reviewing the matter

PM Modi to visit Australia for bilateral summit with Albanese from July 8

The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, technology and regional security under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

EY junior staffers accused of accessing Australian PM's bank account

The employees were reportedly on secondment to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia when the alleged breach occurred and were later dismissed by EY

Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens and cats, warns vet expert

The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, which can spread among birds, mammals and occasionally humans, has been detected in seabirds in two Australian states, prompting warnings for poultry and pet owners

"Set to become third-largest economy": Australian PM hails India’s rise, awaits PM Modi's visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing India's growing economic importance