For an audience in India, the prime minister is linking his diplomatic reception abroad, and himself, to the country’s growing importance on the world stage.
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The new prime minister is seeking support for an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament, even enlisting the backing of Shaquille O’Neal. Here’s what it would entail, and why it faces an uncertain path.