Dramatic Ashes Opener in Perth, Albanese-Modi G20 Talks, Rupee Decline Impacts Trade, Dhaka Earthquake Safety Review, COP30 Climate Summit Disruption

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We begin in Perth, where cricket fans are waking up to a dramatic Ashes opener ... Australia’s Mitchell Starc stuns England with a career-best seven wickets ... Nineteen wickets tumble on the first day, putting Perth firmly in the spotlight ... It’s an electric start that’s set the tone for a series packed with rivalry ... Aussie pride on the line ... and a reminder, this Ashes matters for more than just sport: it’s a clash that draws eyes from every corner of the country ...

Moving to Canberra ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returns from Johannesburg after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit ... Leaders discuss tightening defence, trade, and technology ties ... For Australians, that means deeper security partnerships and jobs linked to new tech deals ... Global cooperation is more crucial than ever, and these talks set the stage for stronger growth and safer neighbourhoods back home ...

In Melbourne ... local businesses react to global trade jitters as the rupee slips below 89 against major currencies ... The Reserve Bank of India takes steps with the European Central Bank to link digital payment systems ... Australians with family or business ties to India and Europe watching closely ... it could mean changes to remittance rates and easier international transactions for thousands of Australians ...

Now to Asia, where safety concerns surge after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Dhaka sends tremors across Kolkata ... Regional authorities launch reviews of infrastructure and evacuation protocols ... Australians living or travelling in South Asia urged to monitor updates ... It’s a timely reminder of the vulnerability in our region and why safety planning always matters ...

We move overseas to Europe, where climate policy takes centre stage ... At the COP30 climate summit, a fire disrupts the venue and delays negotiations on fossil fuel phase-outs ... Australia’s own leaders pay close attention ... Decisions in Europe echo in Canberra’s halls ... and impact policy, investment, and Australia’s transition to renewables ...

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