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Mesmerising Persian poet Hafez speaks beautifully about the idea that love is not something that can remain concealed ~ a sweet read Guardian Australia theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

At 29, the Afghan-born rebel Labor senator Fatima launches her own political party in Australia news.com.au/national/polit… Fatima Payman

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Musk & Zuckerberg’s desperation to be cool as they suck up to Trump is so cringe it makes my skin crawl ~ brilliant analysis by Bec Shaw theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

#Musk grew up with the privileges of a stratified racial order in a city that venerated #Hitler ~ fascinating insight by Chris McGreal theguardian.com/technology/202…

Afghanistan’s steady and consistent rise in international cricket has been inspiring! You can’t term their wins as upsets anymore, they’ve made this a habit now. A superb century by Ibrahim Zadran and wonderful five-for by Azmatullah Omarzai, sealed another memorable win for Afghanistan.

verbal sparring between #Trump and #Zelenskyy is a mirror of history, reflecting the ease with which the Trump’s first term allowed the nascent Afghan democracy to be dismantled by the Taliban – all in the name of a rushed exit strategy ~ latest for The Lowy Institute

Gina, the Australian billionaire who is aiming to shake up the power corridors down under, just like #Musk Fabulous new series on the Guardian Australia theguardian.com/news/audio/202…

Alarmed by Donald J. Trump’s anti-DEI agenda, Australia’s top institutions seek to pivot research links toward Europe & Asia to protect global collaboration. #DEI #HigherEd #ResearchPolicy- - Shadi reports universityworldnews.com/post.php?story…

#Highereducation emerges as key battleground for Australia's election, reports - Shadi in Melbourne #auspol #Auspol2025 universityworldnews.com/post.php?story…

Nearly two centuries after Monga Khan roamed this land, Muslim Australians continue to navigate the political implications of our identity #Election2025 theguardian.com/australia-news…

Moving tale of friendship beyond boundaries #IndiaPakistanWar ~ latest for SBS News sbs.com.au/language/urdu/…

With Albanese’s landslide win, Australia’s universities are eyeing a once-in-a-generation moment to reshape funding, equity, and global engagement. #AusPol #HigherEducation #InternationalStudents- - Shadi reports universityworldnews.com/post.php?story…

In the rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges in Australia's southern Victoria state, both humans and non-humans are feeling the pressure of a rapidly changing landscape. My latest for FairPlanet 🔗Read the full story here: fairplanet.org/story/shared-l… Image by 2025 Billabong

How to stay grounded when things don’t go as planned - it’s not about passive acceptance, but about trusting that not everything is in our control, and that’s okay. My latest at the The Guardian Guardian Australia Read full: theguardian.com/commentisfree/… Representational photo by Kiwihug

Another untold story in the backdrop of the #IranIsraelConflict Thomson Reuters Thomson Reuters Foundation