Australian authorities have intercepted a foreign fishing vessel suspected of operating illegally in waters near Croker Island, as part of a broader crackdown on unlawful fishing activities in northern Australia. Officers from the Australian Border Force boarded the vessel on 18 May and allegedly discovered fishing equipment and around 120 kilograms of salt believed to…
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously approved the nomination of Manoj Sharma as the country’s next Chief Justice. The decision was made during a committee meeting held in Kathmandu on Monday following a formal parliamentary hearing process. Sharma had appeared before the committee earlier for questioning and evaluation regarding his judicial experience,…
BUTWAL, Nepal — Tens of thousands of landless settlers and informal residents gathered in the western Nepal city of Butwal on Saturday, staging one of the country’s largest recent demonstrations over housing insecurity and government eviction drives. The protest, organised by the Nepal Landless Squatters and Informal Settlers Struggle Committee, drew participants from more than…
“Government announces tax relief, fuel security measures and housing reforms while warning Middle East conflict is increasing pressure on inflation and living costs.” The Australian Government has released its 2026–27 Federal Budget, describing it as a “Budget focused on resilience and reform” aimed at protecting households from a global oil shock while reshaping the economy…
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Ms Jacqui Curtis PSM as the new Australian Public Service Commissioner, commencing a five-year term from 9 June 2026. Ms Curtis is a senior executive in the Australian Public Service and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), a position she has…
Melbourne man arrested at airport following counter-terrorism investigation A 25-year-old man from Meadow Heights in Melbourne has been charged following an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation into the alleged access and distribution of ISIS-related violent extremist material online. The man was arrested at Melbourne International Airport on 16 May 2026 after arriving on a flight from Malaysia….
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s national audit process has suffered a significant setback after recent Gen-Z-led protests resulted in the destruction of government records, affecting financial oversight worth approximately NPR 1.47 trillion. According to the Auditor General, Toyam Raya, the unrest on 23–24 Bhadra led to damage or loss of documentation from 179 government offices across…
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