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• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed geopolitical developments and bilateral relations during an exclusive interview while visiting India for the BRICS summit. • Pezeshkian emphasized expanding cooperation on the Chabahar Port to strengthen regional trade networks.

• BRICS member countries reached a consensus on the New Delhi Declaration during India's chairship of the grouping. • The joint statement condemns international aggression without naming specific countries and emphasizes dialogue and diplomacy as the primary tools for resolving disputes.

• BRICS member nations adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday to address global issues including tariffs, unilateral acts of war, and nuclear conflict. • The agreement specifically emphasizes the need for the full, equal, and safe participation of women in peace and security decision-making processes.

• BRICS member countries approved the New Delhi Declaration during the 2026 summit to establish a consensus on global governance and security. • The agreement follows intense negotiations and covers specific issues including terrorism, conflict resolution, trade challenges, and reforms to the United Nations.

• Prime Minister Modi announced that all BRICS members reached a full consensus to adopt the New Delhi Declaration in 2026. • The agreement specifically emphasizes the need for women to have equal and meaningful participation in peace and security processes, including conflict resolution and humanitarian relief.

The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australian police have said a man had been shot at a residence on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, around 4.35am this morning.In a statement, police and St John WA responded and provided emergency first aid to the victim.The man has been conveyed by St John WA to hospital with serious injuries. Police believe two males, dressed in all black clothing, were involved in the shooting.Significant police resources have been deployed and are conducting a thorough search of the area.The situation is getting worse in the Middle East. The dispute involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis and the ongoing war in Iran is doing nothing to improve the fuel supply around the world and is pushing up prices of oil.We’re seeing that in the markets even overnight, and that will inevitably also flow through to Australia. However, the Australian government will remain firmly focused on ensuring our fuel security, just as we have for the last more than six months since this crisis began. Continue reading...

Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable condition from an ancient Pacific mastodon, a large mammal that once inhabited North America, was recently discovered by a California scientist.Brigid Lynch, a geomorphologist, was working at a preserve in San Mateo county, when she stumbled across a peculiar rock. Continue reading...

Exclusive: strategic rethink urges progressive activists to respectfully steer one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters towards economic concernsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe message from strategists was blunt: do not, however tempting, personally attack Pauline Hanson or call her a racist.The request has been made to progressive campaigners and unionists who have been asked to start one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters before the Victorian election in November. Continue reading...

Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carrol’s made them the focus of his campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt a press conference to celebrate the sold-out NFL match played at Melbourne’s MCG on Friday, the Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, was heckled on one issue.“Fix the potholes,” a punter called out as they walked past the Victorian premier’s press conference. Continue reading...

Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga WaggaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government paid for a homeless man in Wagga Wagga to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering him temporary accommodation, in an attempt to move on residents living in an encampment by a river.The local council and state government have been attempting to clear out the encampment for several months after a newborn baby died in May when its mother gave birth to twins in a tent. Continue reading...

Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the boardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFalling property prices have come at the worst possible time for Alex Hogan and his partner. They are now weighing up whether they can afford to have another child.Locked out of the established housing market, the Queensland couple resorted to buying a block of land to build a family home. Continue reading...