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Citizenship & welfare squeeze: A new Coalition policy is raising fresh fears that migrants from countries that don’t allow dual nationality may be forced to choose between keeping their passport and accessing welfare, with opposition leader Angus Taylor saying benefits like NDIS and JobSeeker would be “reserved for Australians only.” SAFF Women’s Championship kickoff: In Goa, India’s Blue Tigresses open their campaign against Maldives, aiming to reclaim the 2019 title, while Bangladesh chase a hat-trick under coach Peter Butler. Bhutan in the spotlight: Retired architect and cultural activist Techi Gubin is set to receive the Padma Shri in New Delhi. Fuel subsidy pressure: Bhutan’s Royal Audit Authority warns fuel price support is overshooting budgets and urges an immediate fiscal impact assessment, calling for a fairer, more targeted scheme. Local governance debate: National Council MPs push for stronger marketing support for farmers under the Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill, saying production is rising but sales still lag.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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May 20, 2026

Conflicting child marriage laws leave South Asian girls exposed, Equality Now warns

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