The McMahon Line and Arunachal Pradesh: A History of India–China’s Eastern Border Dispute
From the 1914 Simla Convention to the 1962 war and present-day claims, this is the history behind India and China’s dispute over Arunachal Pradesh.
What the Financial Times Reported on Trump Jr.’s Mongolia Trip With Umar Kremlev
The Financial Times reported that Donald Trump Jr. spent time in Mongolia with Umar Kremlev. Here is what the report and representatives said—and what remains unknown.
Umrangso’s Future: Ecotourism, Industry and the Need for an Honest Plan
A Reel raises questions about Umrangso’s future. Before mining or tourism claims harden into fact, residents need public plans, impact assessments and honest consultation.
How Britain’s Flooded Coal Mines Could Heat Homes With Mine-Water Pumps
Flooded coal workings can supply steady low-temperature heat to heat pumps. Here is how mine-water heat works, where it can help, and its limits.
Australia Housing Target at Risk — Construction 27% Below Pace
Australia's target to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 is in serious trouble, with new construction 27 percent below needed pace. Reuters reports builders citing labour shortages, rising costs, stalled
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Australian Students Walk Out to Protest Pauline Hanson, One Nation
Thousands of Australian students walked out of schools on August 13, 2026, to protest Pauline Hanson and One Nation party. Its primary vote hit 26 percent, now ahead of Labor. National Union
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India’s 73% student dropout rate before higher secondary driven by distance and cost barriers
TITLE: India’s Education Gap: When the Next School Is Too Far Away For every ten government primary schools in India, there is only one higher secondary school. This physical distance is central
USS Abraham Lincoln passes 250 days at sea; Navy faces congressional accountability push
TITLE: Navy Faces Accountability Push as Carrier Passes 250 Days on Deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln has passed 250 days on deployment, including 208 continuous days at sea before a brief stop
IRGC Claims GasLog Shanghai Strike in Escalating Hormuz Tensions
Two Qatari LNG tankers struck in a month in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s IRGC escalates pressure on Gulf energy exports, pushing global oil prices above $90 and forcing ships to
Iran Suspends Visa Waiver for Indian Ordinary Passport Holders
Iran suspended visa-free entry for Indian ordinary passport holders effective November 22, 2025, per the MEA advisory of November 17. The rare downgrade reflects deepening geopolitical tensions The s.
India Halts Ethanol Push to Salvage Sugar at Record Prices
Sugar mills abandoned ethanol as 2026 prices hit records, diverting only 10 percent of output to fuel. Export bans and stock limits reversed incentives, prioritising domestic food security over The s.
China Tightens Visas While India Opens Doors to Chinese Professionals
China began rejecting 60 to 80 percent of Indian business visas in August 2026, reversing 90 percent-plus approval, while India eased Chinese professional visas to under four weeks. Restraint The sit.
India’s LPG Imports from U.S. Surge to 67% in Six Months
India's US LPG imports jumped from 10 percent in January to 67 percent by August 2026 after the Iran war cut 85 percent of West Asian supply. Petroleum Minister Puri confirmed the
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India’s Forest Crisis: 215K Hectares Approved, 62% Actually Cleared
India approved diversion of 215,943 hectares of forestland from 2014-15 to 2025-26, yet only 62 percent was actually cleared. Down To Earth's investigation reveals the gap between approval and The si.