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Australian govt urges citizens to leave Lebanon
Canberra: The Australian government has urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the Middle East country as soon as possible over “volatile security situation”. In a statement on social media on Sunday…
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Australian tax system not fit for aging population: Experts
Canberra: Australia’s tax system is inadequate to properly fund government responsibilities, experts warned on Friday. In a speech to Canberra-based think tank the Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit at Parliament House on Friday,…
- Sports
Laxman likely to be in-charge for Australia T20I series post World Cup
New Delhi: National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman could be in-charge of the Indian team for the five-match T20 International series against Australia, which will start within a week after the conclusion…
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Did Cong team visit Bengaluru cricket stadium to cheer for Pak, asks Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday flayed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar and cabinet ministers for watching a match between Australia and Pakistan at the Chinnaswamy…
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ICC World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs Australia
Lucknow: Australia’s batter Glenn Maxwell plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Australia, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium,…
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Famed Australian fighting spirit seems to be missing this time around
Hyderabad: Australia’s performance in the 2023 ICC World Cup has been surprisingly sub-standard. In the past the Australian teams led by Alan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting were unbeatable. There was a fire…
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Eye on Pakistan game, Gill back in nets for hour-long session
Ahmedabad: The Indian camp had reasons to smile on Thursday as Shubman Gill, recovering from dengue, was back in the nets, raising hopes of a return for Saturday’s World Cup game against…
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ICC World Cup 2023: Rahul, Kohli carry India to six-wicket win over Australia
Chennai: A stunning 165-run partnership off 215 balls between KL Rahul (97 not out) and Virat Kohli (85) carried India to a memorable six-wicket win over Australia to start their 2023 Men’s…
- Middle East
2034 FIFA World Cup: Aus faces deadline as Saudi announces bid to host competition
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has set a deadline of October 31 for Australia and other potential Asian countries, to decide whether to bid for the 2034 men’s World Cup.…
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Australia facing worst skills shortage in 60 yrs, govt body warns
Canberra: Australia is facing its most significant skills shortage in 60 years, the head of the government’s skills agency warned on Wednesday. In an address to the National Press Club (NPC) in…
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Lightning storm causes widespread blackouts in Australian state
Adelaide: Tens of thousands of South Australians have been left without electricity after a damaging storm swept across the state. Lightning storm ⚡️ in Western Australia pic.twitter.com/uKXai2W5k9 via @EvaFoxU— Julián F. González…
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Australia to crack down on student visa exploitation
Canberra: The Australian government on Monday announced a crackdown on international student visa scams. Education Minister Jason Clare, Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor and Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil flagged immediate action to…
- Business
Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch steps down, son Lachlan takes over
New Delhi: Controversial media mogul Rupert Murdoch has resigned as chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp marking the end of an over 70-year career during which he built a business empire…
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Ashwin isn’t on trial, no threat to Surya’s place in side: Dravid
Mohali: A bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin’s calibre can’t be put on “trial”, while someone possessing Suryakumar Yadav’s ability need not worry about his place in the World Cup squad, an unusually aggressive…
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Indian-origin man tries to sue Australian hospital after watching wife’s C-section
Melbourne: An Indian-origin man tried to sue a hospital in Australia for $643 million (over Rs 5,000 crore) after watching his wife deliver a baby via cesarean-section birth in 2018, which was…