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How did Sri Lanka run out of money? 5 graphs that explain its economic crisis

Since the beginning of 2020 Sri Lanka’s demand for foreign currency has increased while its ability to earn foreign currency – through exports, loans and other capital inflows – has declined.
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Why women of colour often excluded from mainstream domestic violence services and policy?

Instead of focusing on systemic problems and broader social inequalities, many blame women’s cultural backgrounds as the reason for them not engaging with mainstream services.
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How to deal with hangry kids and try not to let it happen again – 3 tips from experts

Parent’s role is to provide nutritious foods at regular intervals; it’s the child’s role to decide how much to eat.
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Plastic waste and the need for small digital labs for Linguistics

This is the appropriate time to prepare or train our next generation for correcting our mistakes and solving environment-related issues.  
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Australians reject discrimination that is based on religious belief: new research

Australians reject protections for religious organisations to exclude people from employment and schooling on these bases.
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How do we teach young people about climate change?

Comics are an effective way to put a human face on issues because they allow us to show first-person narratives and experiences.
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The Swayamvara Connect of Ancient Kashmir and Assam

The swayamvara of Meghavahana and Amritaprabha finds description in several historical records including the Rajatarangini by Kalhana.
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Urgent need to build capacity for locally led development research

How can development partners support and strengthen locally led research for development? There are at least six ways.
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Journalism and media freedom under pressure with China’s creeping influence in the Pacific

The restrictions on Pacific media during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent Pacific trip are only the most recent example of a media sector under siege.
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Australian government’s renewable target is much more ambitious than it seems

If renewable electricity production target of 82% is achieved, it really will be a step change.

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Science Prize laureates to lead advisory council of new tech not-for-profit

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Sanatan Sangam 2026: Registrations open 20 February for Bageshwar Dham’s Sydney Opera House spiritual gathering

Organisers have encouraged devotees and community members to register early due to strong expected demand.
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Ishan Kishan’s blazing 77 powers India to emphatic 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

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