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Monday, August 18, 2025
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Global media on Indians working longer than Japanese & Vinesh Phogat’s political bout

It's hard for Indians all around as Australia reduces student intake & regulators warn of 'hyperactive trading'. Defence contractors at Korean expo though are eyeing India.

Bangladesh recalls envoy to India, 4 others as bilateral ties with New Delhi remain tense

The 4 other envoys called back include those to Australia, Belgium, Portugal and the UN. The country’s interim govt had earlier asked its UK envoy to return immediately.

New Australian opera ‘Gilgamesh’ is a visceral retelling of an ancient story

The Epic of Gilgamesh was first written down on clay tablets more than 4,000 years ago. The opera leans into the transformative nature of its heroes’ epic love.

Australian govt announces new housing scheme, aims to deliver over 13k social, affordable homes

In special focus, the Labour government will support 1,267 homes for women and children escaping domestic violence & older women at risk of homelessness.

Australia to introduce minimum age for social media access

The legislation, a commonwealth-led approach, is aimed to address the concerns of parents & caregivers.

Australian Air Force makes first combat aircraft deployment in India for ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti 24’

Royal Australian Air Force Chief, Stephen Chappell said Australia’s participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti demonstrates fostering global cooperation to address security challenges.

Pad up for class! Cricket isn’t an extracurricular at this Australian school, it’s a core subject

Sport is an incredible motivator for students and also it also instils important values for life, principal says. Subject is optional and will count for 20 percent of the grade.

Australia caps foreign student intake, Canada to allow fewer temporary workers amid spiralling migration

Both countries had loosened migration rules following labour shortage post-Covid. But record levels of migration have spiked rental prices & unemployment rates, with elections next year.

Albanese set to visit Tonga for Pacific Islanders Forum

Discussions during the forum will focus on climate resilience, education, and regional security with Pacific leaders.

PM Albanese to save Great Barrier Reef Aquarium by investing $100 million

A new facility will be built with this money to deliver global excellence in tropical reef education and provide visitors an immersive experience.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?