Australia’s ruling Labor Party has announced on Monday its intention to raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if re-elected, in a move aimed at managing the lucrative education sector which has significantly contributed to immigration. The proposed increase in visa fees, up from the current A$1,600, is expected to generate A$760 million over the next four years, as outlined in a statement by Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher regarding Labor’s policy costings for the upcoming federal election. “We believe this is a sensible measure that appropriately values the opportunity to study in…
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French authorities announced on Monday that a man has been apprehended in Italy on suspicion of fatally stabbing a young Malian man while the victim was praying inside a mosque in southern France. The public prosecutor of Ales, Abdelkrim Grini, in the Gard region where the attack occurred on Friday, told BFM TV on Monday, “I can confirm that the alleged perpetrator did indeed go to an Italian police station, near Florence, last night at around 11-11:30 pm.” “We knew he had left France … It was only a matter of time before we got our hands on him,” he…
A technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Iran for discussions with nuclear experts, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry announced on Monday. This visit is a follow-up to the UN nuclear watchdog chief’s trip to Tehran earlier this month. “The delegation has arrived in Iran and will hold technical talks with Iranian experts today, which will include discussions on safeguards,” Esmaeil Baghaei stated during a weekly press briefing. Last week, a UN nuclear watchdog team was also in Iran for technical discussions, where negotiations at the technical level took place. Following…
India has signed an agreement with France on Monday to procure 26 Rafale fighter aircraft worth $7.4 billion for its navy, the Indian defence ministry announced in a statement. The ministry specified that India will acquire 22 single-seat and four twin-seat fighters, manufactured by France’s Dassault Aviation (AM.PA), in a deal that is expected to strengthen the Asian nation’s defence ties with its second-largest arms provider. “The delivery of these aircraft is slated for completion by 2030, with the crew undergoing comprehensive training in both France and India,” the ministry stated, adding that the agreement is projected to…
The Kremlin announced on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8th to 10th, coinciding with Moscow’s commemorations of its World War II Victory Day. Moscow stated that it expects Kyiv to issue a similar order and affirmed its readiness to respond to any breaches of the potential cessation of hostilities. Putin had previously issued a similar order to halt combat over Easter – a truce that both sides accused each other of violating numerous times, although it did result in a temporary decrease in fighting. “The Russian…
Heather Graham has recently spoken candidly about her decision to never have children. In a newly published interview with The Guardian, the American actress openly discussed the ramifications of this choice in her life. She began by saying, “I think I’ve had moments where I’ve pondered: what would life have been like if I had a child? I would estimate that 80% of the time I feel content that I don’t have kids, experiencing freedom and genuine satisfaction, and perhaps 20% of the time I wonder about the alternative.” For those unaware, the Screen Actors Guild Award nominee…
U.S. director Alexander Payne has been announced as the president of the main competition jury at this year’s Venice Film Festival, organizers revealed on Monday. Payne’s acclaimed films, including the comedies The Holdovers, Sideways, and The Descendants, have garnered a total of 24 Oscar nominations, including four for Best Picture and three for Best Director. He has twice won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. “It is an immense honor and a joy to serve on the jury at Venice. While I share a filmmaker’s inherent reservations about comparing films against each other, I deeply respect the Venice Film Festival’s…
The highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour is about to commence, and Beyoncé’s devoted fans have flocked to Los Angeles to witness their icon’s performance. The excitement surrounding the tour has reached such a fever pitch that some fans have even formed lines outside the pop superstar’s merchandise truck, which is parked near the SoFi Stadium, the venue where the Grammy winner will be performing. Despite the truck’s official opening scheduled for Monday, fans were eager to get a glimpse of the merchandise inside, USA Today reported. “We just came out here to see the merch truck and soak in the…
Rihanna has revealed a charming method she uses to make her children “focus” on what she is saying. On Sunday, the Grammy-winning artist shared a video clip on her Instagram Stories featuring herself with a banana filter. The video, which superimposed Rihanna’s eyes and lips onto a banana, was captioned, “Since my kids love bananas so much but wanna ignore me.” The lyrics “Can you focus on me? Baby, can you focus on me?” from H.E.R.’s song “Focus” played in the background, making it clear that the singer wanted her children’s attention. Rihanna is a mother to two sons, RZA,…
Joe Jonas’ co-parenting arrangement with his former wife Sophie Turner has recently been revealed. Details have emerged from an inside source who recently spoke candidly with RadarOnline. According to this source, “the image of Joe and Sophie as two separate entities communicating minimally has dissolved, and a new reality has emerged. They have found a peaceful resolution.” The turning point that “changed everything” was her casting in the Amazon series of Lara Croft. “Sophie has a significant work commitment that could occupy up to 75 percent of her year for the next decade, leaving Joe with ample time to take…
