Australia continues dominance in ICC annual rankings update

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest annual update has reaffirmed Australia's dominance, with the men's Test side and women's ODI team retaining their positions at the top of the world rankings.

The update takes into account all matches played since May 2025 at full weightage, while results from the previous two years are counted at 50 per cent, as per the ICC website.

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-MIXED 3M & 10M TEAM

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:49:04 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Osmar Olvera Ibarra(R)/Aranza Vazquez Montano of Mexico compete during the mixed 3m & 10m team final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

NZ all-rounder Mitchell Santner to be sidelined for atleast a month due to shoulder injury

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:08 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], May 1 (ANI): New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will be sidelined for at least a month following a grade three ACL injury in his left shoulder, as confirmed by the latest scans.

The 34-year-old spin bowling all-rounder, a crucial cog of the NZ Test line-up, suffered the injury while fielding in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians (MI), and the franchise had t

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-TEAM TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-WOMEN'S 10M SYNCHRONISED

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:22 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yuxi (R)/Lu Wei of China compete during the women's 10m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-WOMEN'S 3M SYNCHRONISED

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:16:20 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jia (R)/Chen Yiwen of China compete during the women's 3m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Two milestones within Yashasvi Jaiswal's reach ahead of RR-DC clash

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:35:02 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is just three runs away from overtaking Australian legend Shane Watson to become Rajasthan Royals (RR) fourth-highest run-getter in history.

Jaiswal has a chance to reach a couple of milestones during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture at home against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Friday.

So far in the tournament, Jaiswal has scored 306

Market to track Middle East conflict, earnings and auto sales after flat week; Indian equities closed today for Maharashtra Day

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:28:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Indian stock market will closely monitor developments in the Middle East, the earnings season, and April auto sales data in the coming week, as investors navigate persistent global and domestic headwinds, SBI Securities said in its weekly outlook.

'Any positive breakthrough in the Middle East could improve risk appetite and support equity markets,' the brokerage noted, adding t

Thomas Cup: India to lock horns with Chinese Taipei in quarterfinals

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:13:36 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], May 1 (ANI): The Indian men's badminton team will be in action against Chinese Taipei for the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup, being held in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.

Team India finished as the runners-up of Group A behind China, and their next challenge, Chinese Taipei, is the winner of Group C, as per Olympics.com.

Chinese Taipei kick-started their campaign with a dominating 5-0 wi

Bhuvneshwar Kumar explains rationale behind not using Krunal Pandya in RCB's defeat to GT

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:08:19 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) defeat to Gujarat Titans (GT), pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar defended teammate Josh Hazlewood's expensive spell in the powerplay and explained the team's tactical decision to not utilise spinner Krunal Pandya during the match.

RCB endured a difficult outing with the bat as wickets fell at regular intervals despite a steady start fro

Kimi Antonelli expects Mercedes' rivals to close gap at Miami GP

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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Kimi Antonelli holds the top spot in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings, but the youngster appears to hold no illusions that he and Mercedes will run away from the pack.

Antonelli spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and predicted a close battle when the rubber hits the road this Sunday.

'It's going to be a very interesting weeke

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans score comfortable win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:34 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) scored a comfortable win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler starred with the bat during the 156-run chase, which GT completed in 15.4 overs. Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Jason Holder delivered wit

No international cricket pressure, increased downtime with family: Jonty Rhodes on Klaasen's recent IPL success with SRH

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:48:37 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that time spent with family, away from the high-intensity, hectic international cricket schedule, is driving former Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen's recent success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era, best known for h

IPL 2026: Munaf Patel backs bowlers, confirms Starc availability before RR clash

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:08:20 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 30 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel has underlined the importance of bowlers in T20 cricket, saying that while batters can win individual matches, tournaments are ultimately decided by bowling performances.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash on Friday, Patel pointed to the high-scoring nature of modern T20 games

"Everyone loves underdog": Jonty Rhodes feels success of associate teams in T20WC 2026 will drive ETPL's success

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:16 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be received with more fanfare following some fine performances from non-Test playing nations in this year's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era best known for his excep

India sees USD 6.1 bn investments in FY 2025-26, to generate over 31,000 jobs across 14 states: DPIIT

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:57:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): India has facilitated investment projects worth over USD 6.1 billion in FY 2025-26, which are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs across 14 states, reflecting growing global confidence in the country as a preferred investment destination, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

The investments were facilitated by Invest India, the

Ravi Shastri hails Pujara's role in historic BGT wins in Australia, says "he was our soldier"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:49:47 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has praised Cheteshwar Pujara's crucial contribution in India's historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia, calling the achievement 'as good as winning the World Cup.'

In the 2018-19 series, Pujara played a defining role with 521 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 74.42. His performance included three centur

Adani Ports Q4FY26 net profit up 9%; Annual revenue grows 25% to Rs 38,736 crore

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:23:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) recorded a 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2026, while its full-year revenue increased by 25 per cent.

According to a media release from APSEZ, the company reported an annual revenue of Rs 38,736 crore, surpassing its initial guidanc

RCB vs GT: A look at Bhuvneshwar-Hazlewood's exciting match-up against Titans' top 3

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:16:30 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will witness an exciting match-up between the defending champions' new-ball pair of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood and the Titans' top-three of skipper Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Englishman Jos Buttler.

The defending champions will be aiming to solidify their already powerful chance

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-ECONOMY-INFLATION

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:12 GMT

(260430) -- CANBERRA, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A petrol station displays fuel prices in Canberra, Australia, on April 30, 2026. Australia's rate of inflation rose to its highest level in over two years in March as a result of record fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said on Wednesday. (Photo by Zhang Na/Xinhua)

TUC 2026: Indian men finish second in Group A after losing to defending champions China

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:23:33 GMT

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 29 (ANI): The Indian men's team finished second in Group A after their spirited effort was not enough to beat defending champions China in their last round robin clash of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Wednesday, according to a release.

Having beaten Canada and Australia in their earlier group clashes, both India and China were assured of a quarterfinal berth, a

POTUS has reclaimed America's mineral independence, says Doug Burgum, as research finds Appalachian lithium reserves sufficient to replace 328 years of US imports

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:09:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium, a volume sufficient to replace 328 years of American imports at last year's levels, according to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Doug Burgum, the 55th Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Chairman of the

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-AUSTRALIAN FM-DIALOGUE (CN)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:15:19 GMT

(260429) -- BEIJING, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds the eighth China-Australia diplomatic and strategic dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-AUSTRALIAN FM-MEETING (CN)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:17:19 GMT

(260429) -- BEIJING, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Trump recalls mom's 'crush' on King Charles

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:46:38 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): Even as US President Donald Trump spoke of his mother's 'crush' on King Charles III, and spoke of the UK-like weather, the simmering tension was quite visible between the leaders, comparable to that between the nations.

The Royal Couple were in the US on a formal visit that began Tuesday (local time) when Trump said he was 'jealous' of the King's excellent speech at the ceremon

Trump recalls his 'jealousy' over mom's 'crush' on King Charles

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:41:29 GMT

The Royal Couple were in the US on a formal visit that began Tuesday (local time) when Trump said he was 'jealous' of the King's excellent speech in the greetin

From Bloem to big stage: How Allan Donald helped shape Gerald Coetzee

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:54 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 29 (ANI): It was just over 40 years ago when a loose-limbed young tearaway from the central region of South Africa - Bloemfontein - had everyone gasping for air in excitement.

Blessed with the most aesthetically pleasing action, then future Proteas legend Allan Donald was charging in on his first-class debut. Donald, aka 'White Lightning', would mature into the trailblazer for S

Two killed as plane crashes into hangar at Australia airport; several hospitalised

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:19:52 GMT

Canberra (Australia), April 29 (ANI): Two people were killed after a plane crashed into a hangar as it was trying to land in Parafield Airport in Adelaide in South Australia, causing a massive fire, local media reported.

A pilot and their passenger were reportedly killed, while 11 others have been taken to the hospital with injuries, according to 7News, a local Australian media outlet.

'The immediate area h

FIFA allows Afghan women's football team to compete in international competitions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:43:49 GMT

Vancouver [Canada], April 29 (ANI): The FIFA Council on Wednesday permitted the Afghan Women United (AFC), formed by women refugee players from Afghanistan, to represent the country in official competitions, without the approval of the ruling Taliban.

The 'landmark governance decision' paves the way for Afghan female football players to compete as the official Afghanistan national team in FIFA competitions, in co

"If it's in my slot, I go from ball one": Abhishek Sharma on Travis Head's influence

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:42:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener and World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma has spoken about the influence of his teammate Travis Head on his batting approach, revealing how the Australian's aggressive mindset has shaped his own game in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Speaking on JioStar, Abhishek said he had been closely following Head's performances even before the Australian

NCB Zonal Directors' Conference concludes; field formations reaffirm commitment to 'Drug-Free India'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:28:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The first Quarterly Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Directors' Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi, with all field formations of the NCB reaffirming their steadfast commitment to effectively combat drug trafficking and abuse across the country over the next three years.

During the conference organised on Tuesday, the Director General (DG) of the NCB called upon all offic

Britain's King Charles III gifts Trump WW2 submarine bell to signal US-UK unity

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:31:19 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): In a poignant display of transatlantic camaraderie, Britain's King Charles III presented US President Donald Trump with the original bell from the World War II British submarine, HMS Trump, during a prestigious state dinner at the White House.

The formal white-tie gala, hosted by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, represents the first such diplomatic event of its kin

Nick Martinez, Rays' bullpen mow down Guardians in 1-0 win

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:05:08 GMT

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Jonathan Aranda had an RBI single in the fifth inning and Nick Martinez and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Martinez (2-1) worked seven-plus innings, striking out four in lowering his ERA to 1.70. The right-hander walked one and gave up three hits, throwing 13 or fewer pitc

IPL 2026: Fifties from Jaiswal, Ferreira help RR end PBKS' seven-match unbeaten run, beat hosts by six wickets

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:53:18 GMT

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 28 (ANI): Half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Donovan Ferreira and a fiery knocks from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) end Punjab Kings' (PBKS) unbeaten run, beating them by six wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Mullanpur on Tuesday.

PBKS stay at the top despite the loss, with 13 points after six wins, a no result and a loss. RR rise to

Stoinis' late-innings blitz of 22-ball 62* helps PBKS to 222/4 against RR

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:28:28 GMT

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 28 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder put on a clinical display of big-hitting as he helped his team post a formidable total of 222/4 in their 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter on Tuesday at New Chandigarh.

With the help of Stoinis' pinch-hitting, PBKS scored 41 runs in the last two overs to set a challengin

Jake Weatherald returns to two-time defending Sheffield Shield champions South Australia

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:48:38 GMT

Adelaide [Australia], April 28 (ANI): Jake Weatherald has made a surprise return from Tasmania to South Australia, with the reigning two-time Sheffield Shield champions confirming seven new additions to their squad for the upcoming season, according to cricket.com.au.

The left-hander is centrally contracted by Cricket Australia, meaning he sits outside the domestic salary cap and can choose his state. However, be

Academically Global Reports 90%+ Success Rate in OPRA Exam 2026 for Pharmacists Targeting Australia

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:37:17 GMT

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 28: Academically Global, a healthcare career platform, announced that over 90% of its students successfully cleared the OPRA Exam 2026, a key licensing pathway for pharmacists seeking to work in Australia and New Zealand.

The organisation has consistently reported 90%+ success rates in The

by Xinhua writer Gao Wencheng

LONDON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- As Tuesday marks two months since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes

Ryan Vilade, Rays chase series-clinching win over Guardians

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:05:07 GMT

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Vilade is batting .458 (11-for-24) with a .500 on-base percentage over his past 10 games for the surging Rays.

Tampa Bay continues its three-game series in Cleveland on Tuesday w

Mitchell Starc available from May 1, workload under watch: Axar Patel

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:57:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel confirmed that Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has joined the squad and will be available for selection from May 1, subject to workload management.

Speaking after DC's loss to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday night, Axar said Starc has received the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) and is expected to fe

Zero-duty access under India-New Zealand FTA expected to lift gems, jewellery exports to USD 50 mn in three years: GJEPC

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:58:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the pact is expected to significantly boost India's gem and jewellery exports with zero-duty access to the market.

India's current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at around USD 16.61 million, which the industry body expects

Alexander Blockx latest youngster to knock off high seed in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:17 GMT

(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)

Alexander Blockx of Belgium was the latest player to secure his first career top-10 victory when he upset Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, reached the Round of 16 for the second straight ATP Masters 1000 event after first doing so at the Monte Carlo Masters.

His first care

Arvid Lindblad draws parallels with Shah Rukh Khan's "Mannat" story

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:23:05 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]. April 27 (ANI): Rising motorsport star and Racing Bull's F1 driver Arvid Lindblad has drawn a parallel between his own journey and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, recalling the story behind Khan's iconic Mumbai residence 'Mannat'.

Lindblad is Formula 1's newest sensation. His journey holds a special place for India, with his maternal roots linked to Punjab.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:20:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker spoke on Rajasthan Royals (RR) 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise in the world of cricket and a potential fast-tracking into the Indian cricket team, saying that 'age is just a number' and with the right mentorship and people around him, the star batter will only do good.

Sooryavanshi continues to make headlines in world of c

Will KL Rahul continue his fine run against RCB at Delhi?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:22:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): After a record-breaking 152* in the previous clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), the stylish Delhi Capitals (DC) and India opener KL Rahul will be aiming to continue his fine run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) when both teams lock horns at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

During the previous match, KL blasted 152* in just 67 balls, becoming the third member of

Indian Supercross Racing League opens global rider registrations for season three auction

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:03:41 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first franchise-based Supercross league, has officially opened rider registrations for its Season 3 Mega Auction, marking the beginning of the league's next phase of growth.

Season 2 marked a defining shift in scale, impact, and perception for the league. While it grew the competition, it also redefined what motors

TUC 2026: Indian men blank Australia to seal quarterfinal berth

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:28:17 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], April 27 (ANI): Former champions India blanked Australia 5-0 in the men's Group A clash to assure themselves of a quarterfinal berth in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Monday.

India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening group tie and will next face top seeds China to decide the group winners. China had defeated Australia 5-0 and got the better of Canada 4-1 on Monday,

23-member India squad arrives in Suzhou for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:27 GMT

Suzhou [China], April 27 (ANI): The India U17 women's national team, after a brief camp in Gurugram, India, reached Suzhou on Monday ahead of their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026.

India, which qualified for the tournament after 21 years, will begin their campaign with a match against Australia (May 2, 17:00 IST on Pitch 8), followed by Japan (May 5, 17:00 IST on Pitch 4) and Lebanon (May 8, 13:00 IST on Pit

Jannik Sinner, 19-year old Spaniard Rafael Jodar advance in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:19:03 GMT

(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)

Spanish tennis fans got a glimpse of the future on Sunday as 19-year-old wild-card entry Rafael Jodar of Spain defeated Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-1, before a roaring crowd at the Madrid Open.

Two days ago, Jodar recorded first top-10 victory, knocking off Australian Alex de Minaur.

Fonseca, also 19 years old and seeded No. 27 in Madrid, bounc

Africa Climate Talks call for credible implementation on the road to COP32

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:05:30 GMT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 30 April 2026 - African climate leaders, negotiators, policymakers and partners kicked off the 7th Africa Climate Talks with a strong call to move the global climate agenda from commitments to credible implementation.

Held under the theme "Africa's Road to COP32: From Commitments to Credible Implementation," the meeting comes at a decisive moment for global climate action, as countries prep

Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the 7th Africa Climate Talks

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:01:02 GMT

12^th AFRICAN REGIONAL FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ARFSD-12)

7th Africa Climate Talks

Africa's Road to COP32:

From Commitments to Credible Implementation

Statement

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FIFA: New Rule Recognizes Afghan Women's Team

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:15:53 GMT

(Vancouver) - The FIFA Council's decision to approve amendments to its Governance Regulations provides a landmark opportunity to ensure gender equity and human rights in sport, the Sport & Rights Alliance<

Pauline Hanson's Far-Right takes flight thanks to billionaire backers

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Theres a lot of time and money invested in Australias Far-Right, and a lot of that money comes from backers with deep coffers deep enough to buy Pauline Hanson a sexy new plane, writesTom Tanuki.
Australia Marches organiserScott Challenhoped a post-Anzac Day rally in Canberra would turn out like another successfulConvoy to Canberrasituation, with thousands descending on Parliament to voice their support for net-n

How property managers can prevent pest problems in short stay rentals

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Managing short-stay holiday accommodation can be much more challenging than managing a permanent rental.
It's the nature of the game that guests regularly check in and out, which means those who run them must maintain a consistent level of cleanliness. If they dont, their property might soon face issues with pest infestations.
When it comes to preventing pest problems, there is a lot more at stake for prope

Foreign interference has compromised Australias national sovereignty

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Australia warns of foreign interference from rivals while quietly bending to pressure from allies, raising hard questions about who really shapes the nations decisions, writesAlana Baker.
RESILIENT DEMOCRACIES depend on transparency and the ability to question all actors, regardless of their strategic alignment.
Public discussion of foreign interference in Australia tends to narrowly focus on perceived thre

The failure of Reserve Bank independence

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Central bank independence has entrenched an unaccountable system that prioritises financial sector gains while driving unemployment and eroding real wages, writes DrBronwyn Kelly.
AFTER 30 YEARS of its acceptance by mainstream economists and both progressive and conservative politicians, the validity and utility of central bank independence is now coming under increasing scrutiny.
And rightly so, because wh

Reasons to be cheerful: The rise of the resistance

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

There are many monstrous things happening in the world, but nevertheless there are reasons to be cheerful, IA founderDave Donovansays.
READING INDEPENDENT AUSTRALIA can often be a bleak affair. COVID, the rise of White supremacists, Gaza genocide, the Iran War, fuel prices and the cost of living, attacks on freedom of speech, the Epstein files, Trump and his band of baddies, Hanson and her horrid

Australia didn't vote for this war, but it's fighting it anyway

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Australia is entangled in a war it never voted for, with silence masking how deeply its alliances and infrastructure make it complicit, writesHassan El Biali.
WHILE THE UNITED STATES bombs Iran, Australia says nothing because saying nothing is the plan. A look at howAUKUSandPine Gaphave turned Australian soil into a de facto participant in a war no Australian ever voted for.
I was watching footage from the

Liberal Party migration scare campaign built on the wrong data

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Claims of exploding migration collapse under scrutiny, as the misuse of ABS PLT data fuels a misleading political narrative about Labors policies, writes DrAbul Rizvi.
IN THIS RECENTmedia releasetitled Migration numbers explode under Labor as standards slip, the Liberal Party again argues migration levels are rising because standards are slipping. But is any of that true?
The Liberal Party says:
Sever

Magic Pick 84 and More | S.S. Mailbag

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions about Keionte Scott's draft slot, this year's international games, Lavonte David memories and more
Scott Smith
Last Friday night, on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, General Manager Jason Licht swung a trade with the Green Bay Packers, moving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down from pick number 77 to number 84 in the middle of the third round. It was a drough

NSW Police drifting dangerously toward I.C.E.-style tactics

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

By cracking down on protest and edging toward heavy-handed enforcement, NSW risks turning its police into politicised enforcers a dangerous drift toward I.C.E.-style tactics, writesTony Smith.
THE UNITED STATES Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (I.C.E.) has caused at least two deaths while seeking to deport people at the command of the president. The unpopularity of I.C.E. has been fertile ground for son

Late 2026 far from now

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The world continues to toywith normality despite profound changes to the global economy caused by the Iran War. Stepping into the future,George Grundylooks back on this time of strange societal cognitive dissonance.
LOOKING BACK, April 2026 seems like a glimpse of transient illusion, a moment in the before-times when we toyed with normality, as if we didnt know how profoundly things had changed.
Americas ma

Top 10 best crane truck hire companies in Melbourne

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

You need reliable crane truck hire in Melbourne to lift, move, and place heavy loads without delays. Whether you manage a construction site, transport machinery, or coordinate commercial deliveries, choosing the right provider affects safety, timing, and cost.
1) Ultimate Crane Trucks
If you need crane truck hire in Melbourne, you can turn to Ultimate Crane Trucks for rel

ANZAC Day disruption lays bare Australias selective remembrance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The ANZAC story overlooks vital contributions from First Nations peoples and diverse global communities, which deserve greater recognition, writesMainul HaqueAOM.
THE ANZAC LEGACY is central to Australias national identity, but it tells only part of the story.
Australias First Nations peoples, along with soldiers and labourers from the Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan and Banglades

Everyone needs to worry about 62 million men particularly men

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The scale of male complicity in sexual violence is global, confronting and persistently unaccounted for, writes DrVictoria Fielding.
* CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses rape
SIXTY-TWO MILLION. Thats the number of visits in one month to the porn site Motherless.com, which hosts 20,000 sleep videos, made by men who have drugged and raped their girlfriends and wives. No, its not all men.

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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:37:55 GMT

The world is its hottest in modern human history (circa 1500-present). Yet, fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue unabated, effectively creating an artificial blanket that retains heat. Despite decarbonization efforts, emissions continue to rise, driven by increasing energy demand and fossil fuel use. According to NOAA, over the past 60 years,carbon dioxide (CO2)in the atmosphere has increased 100-200timesfaster than it d

Antisemitism and Israel: A challenge to the Australian narrative

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

A provocative Royal Commission submission by DrEvan Jonesargues that Australias antisemitism debate cannot be separated from Israel, Zionism and their political influence.
Submission to theRoyal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
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General
This submission can be reduced to one word Israel.
There you have the answer to

China dominates opening day with five golds at Diving World Cup Super Final

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:17:28 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China swept all five golds on the opening day of the 2026 World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final here on Friday.
Wang Zongyuan and Zheng Jiuyuan claimed the men's 3m synchronized title with 460.68 points, over 40 points ahead of runners-up Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez and Osmar Olvera Ibarra of Mexico, while British pair Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher took bronze.
"We del

Researchers advance safer, scalable indoor solar technology

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:15:08 GMT

SYDNEY, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have developed a safer method to produce high-efficiency indoor solar panels without toxic materials, potentially paving the way for wider use in homes and offices.
Chemical engineers at Australia's University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new fabrication method that eliminates the need for toxic lead and other hazardous solvents in perovskite indoor solar

Paraguay to face Nicaragua before World Cup

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:49:02 GMT

ASUNCION, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Paraguay will finalize its preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a friendly against Nicaragua, the Paraguayan Football Association said on Thursday.
The match will be played on June 5 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion, six days before the start of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Fri, 01 May 2026 01:45:03 GMT

SYDNEY, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Qantas Group said on Friday that the flagship airline and budget carrier Jetstar have extended service cuts for an additional three months due to high fuel costs.
The group said in a statement that a five percent cut in domestic capacity originally slated to affect Qantas and Jetstar services from May to June has been extended for three months until the end of September.
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10 injured in 4-vehicle crash in Australia's Queensland

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:24 GMT

SYDNEY, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Ten people have been hospitalized, including two in critical condition, after a teenage driver caused a four-vehicle collision north of Brisbane in the Australian state of Queensland on Thursday night.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) said on Friday that a white Mitsubishi that was being illegally driven by a 14-year-old lost control on a road about 230 km north of Brisbane and colli

Economic Watch: Australia looks to tap new opportunities at China's supply chain expo

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:20 GMT

SYDNEY, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Australian businesses expressed their readiness to explore supply chain cooperation opportunities at the upcoming fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), as Australia is taking on the role of the guest country of honor.
Representatives from Australian enterprises, organizations, and industry bodies gathered at a CISCE roadshow held in Sydney on Thursday, a day after both t

Murder of Aboriginal girl prompts riot in Australian Outback

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A police vehicle was set on fire, and tear gas was deployed as a riot broke out in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Thursday night following the arrest of a man accused of murdering a five-year-old Aboriginal girl.
The body of the girl was found by police on Thursday, following a major search after she went missing from a home in an Aboriginal community on the outskirts of the O

Cricket Australia's Big Bash cash grab is rejected - but there are better options on the table

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:08:01 GMT

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After a year-long push to raise money via private capital, Cricket Australia (CA) has announced it will not sell

Australia's AirTrunk to invest 3.02 bln USD in new Malaysian data centers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:28 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Australia's data center operator AirTrunk said Thursday it plans to invest 12 billion ringgit (3.02 billion U.S. dollars) to develop two new hyperscale data centers in Johor state, expanding its footprint in Malaysia's rapidly growing digital economy.
The facilities, known as JHB3 and JHB4, will be located in Iskandar Puteri and deliver a combined capacity of over 280 megawatts

Marty Supreme, Watergate, and menopausal punk-rock rage: what to stream in May

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:42:28 GMT

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Along with a drop in temperatures, May brings plenty of new streaming options, whether you're after some classic American political drama, or some local family TV you can enjoy with the kids.
We've also got Timothee Chalamet's Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme coming to Stan, as well as a new series from Richard Gadd (o

Brain surgery effects extend beyond operation site: study

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:45:19 GMT

MELBOURNE, April 30 (Xinhua) -- New research has found that the effects of brain surgery extend beyond the immediate site of operation, leading to changes in distant brain regions.
The findings show that the structural effects of surgery can extend further than previously thought, challenging the traditional view on how surgery affects the human brain, said a statement from Australia's Florey Institute of Neuros

Study shows organic fertilizer lifts yields amid Mideast supply strains

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:45:17 GMT

SYDNEY, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Replacing part of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with small amounts of organic inputs can improve soil quality, crop yields and nutrient efficiency, a study has found, as Middle East tensions disrupt global supplies.
The study, led by the University of Western Australia (UWA), comes as around 60 percent of global urea-based nitrogen fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormu

2 men in Australia accused of using drone to deliver drugs

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:45:12 GMT

SYDNEY, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have charged two men over an alleged attempt to use a drone to deliver methamphetamine.
The NSW police force said in a statement on Thursday that officers were deployed to reports of two men acting suspiciously at a residential complex in the city of Wollongong, 68 km south of Sydney, on Tuesday night.
Police arrived at t

Bondi terror attack inquiry calls for nationally consistent approach to Australian gun laws

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:15:13 GMT

CANBERRA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A landmark antisemitism inquiry established in the wake of the fatal terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has called for all levels of government in Australia to prioritize a consistent national approach to gun laws.
In an interim report released on Thursday, the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion made 14 recommendations, five of which were not released publicly

Ice, cocaine, heroin use in Australia hits record-high: report

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:45:05 GMT

CANBERRA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Methamphetamine, or Ice, cocaine and heroin use in Australia rose to record-high levels in 2024-25, according to national wastewater monitoring.
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) on Thursday published the 25th report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, revealing that Australians consumed an estimated 15,791 kg of methamphetamine in the 12 mont

Australia isn't getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:52:14 GMT

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised no new taxes on Australia's gas exports in next month's federal budget, saying the government "will not undermine existing contracts". Questioned further, Share article
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Few things matter more to us than our eyesight. We fear losing it even more than some life-threatening conditions.
Yet for many New Zealanders, access to
The team, led by Australia's University of New England (UNE), developed a new multi-criteria framework to identify the most effective method to extract six common plastic types from different soil textures, said

2 dead, 10 injured in S. Australian light plane crash

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:15:17 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Two people have died and 10 others have been hospitalized after a light plane crashed into a hangar at a training airport in South Australia (SA) on Wednesday afternoon.
The SA police force said that emergency services were called to reports that a small plane had collided with a hangar while trying to land at Parafield training airport, 15 km north of central Adelaide, around 2:10

Scientists use sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean fuels

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:06 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Scientists are developing solar-powered technologies to convert plastic waste into clean fuels, offering a potential solution to both pollution and energy challenges, an Australian study revealed Wednesday.
The research explores how sunlight-driven processes can transform discarded plastics into hydrogen, syngas and other industrial chemicals, offering a pathway toward a more susta

Proportion of Australians born overseas rises to 134-year high

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:45:10 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The proportion of Australia's population who were born overseas rose to the highest level in over 130 years in 2025, according to official data released on Wednesday.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said that Australia's population of 27.6 million as of June 2025 included a record-high 8.83 million born overseas.
It said that the overseas-born population increased

Australian inflation spikes to 4.6 pct in March

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:05 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Australia's rate of inflation rose to its highest level in over two years in March as a result of record fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said on Wednesday.
According to official data from the ABS, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.6 percent in the year to March, up from 3.7 percent in February and the highest a

Over 40 pct of Australians say U.S., Israel most responsible for fuel crisis

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:45:15 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Over 40 percent of Australians blame the United States and Israel for the ongoing fuel crisis and a majority expect the national economy to get worse in the next six months, according to a poll published on Wednesday.
The latest edition of the Essential Report, a monthly poll on social and political issues conducted by independent firm Essential Research, asked respondents who they

Australia's inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:27 GMT

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Australia's inflation rate surged 1.1% in March, driven by a record jump in fuel prices, making an interest rate hike next Tuesday more likely.
The consumer price index (CPI), released today, rose to 4.

Australia marks 30 years since most deadly mass shooting

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:15:07 GMT

MELBOURNE, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Australia on Tuesday marked 30 years since 35 people were killed in the country's most deadly mass shooting in the island state of Tasmania.
Thirty-five people were killed and 23 more were injured when lone gunman Martin Bryant, who was armed with two semi-automatic rifles and a shotgun, opened fire on crowds in the tourist town of Port Arthur in southeast Tasmania on April 28, 19

Australian minister urges enhanced protection for Great Barrier Reef

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Humankind must be "at its best" to protect the iconic Great Barrier Reef from the threats posed by climate change, invasive species and fishing activities, urged Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water on Tuesday.
In a speech to a Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) event, Murray Watt said that it would be "gross negligence" for Australia to fail to protect the reef, de

Historic whaling, sea ice shape bowhead whale recovery: study

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Bowhead whale populations are recovering only in stocks where large areas of hazardous sea ice conditions limited devastating hunting centuries ago, a study finds.
Researchers led by Australia's Adelaide University analyzed historical logbooks from more than 700 whaling voyages, reconstructing their daily positions and hunting successes across the Arctic, said a university statemen

China overcomes late-night challenge at Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:47:16 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China's men's and women's teams both recorded hard-fought wins at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals Monday, overcoming a demanding schedule and late setbacks.
In the second round of Group A at the Thomas Cup, China defeated Canada 4-1 despite the late withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi due to illness.
Shi, who was listed as China's top singles player, suffered gastroi

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