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West Sydney man facing 15-year sentences refused bail

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:35:34 GMT

WESTERN SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - A 49-year-old man from Western Sydney has appeared in court charged with possessing child abuse material and animal sexual abuse content, following an investigation by federal authorities.

The man faced Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday, where he was formally refused bail. The case stems from a tip-off received by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) from the

Police investigate fatal crash involving child at recreational track near Oberon

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:43 GMT

OBERON, NSW Central West, Australia - A young girl has lost her life in hospital after a collision between two motorcycles at a recreational park in the New South Wales Central West, prompting an investigation by police.

The girl, aged nine, sustained critical head injuries during the incident, which occurred last Saturday at approximately 12 noon at Lochmaree Moto

Reports: Jaguars acquiring G Daniel Faalele from Giants

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:55:13 GMT

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants in exchange for a late-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.

The reported trade comes on the heels of Jaguars guard Patrick Mekari's recent back surgery.

Faalele, 26, started every game at guard for the Baltimore Ravens the last two season

Graham Staines murder: SC directs Odisha sentence review board to decide on murder convict Dara Singh's premature release plea

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:57:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): In a significant development in the 1999 Graham Staines murder case, the Supreme Court has directed the Odisha State Sentence Review Board to decide on the plea of murder convict Rabindra Kumar Pal alias Dara Singh seeking premature release from his life sentence.

A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Vijay Bishnoi took exception to the delay in deciding Pal's plea, who has under

"India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests": EAC-PM Member Sanjeev Sanyal

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:29:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India should not rush to finalise a trade agreement with the United States and must ensure that the pact protects the country's long-term interests, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Sanjeev Sanyal said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

Sanyal said substantial progress has been made in the India-US trade negotiations, but New Delhi should

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-CHINESE CARS-FCAI-INTERVIEW

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:45:35 GMT

(260819) -- CANBERRA, Aug. 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Tony Weber, chief executive of Australia's Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), receiving an interview with Xinhua in Canberra, Australia, Aug. 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Chinese cars win confidence of Australian consumers: head of top auto industry body" (Xinhua/Zhang Shuhui)

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima knocks out former champion Medvedev

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:29:50 GMT

Cincinnati [US], August 19 (ANI): Brandon Nakashima saved three match points, continuing his fine run at the ongoing Cincinnati Open by shocking 23-time ATP titlist and former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev.

On Tuesday, Nakashima beat the Russian 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the competition, as per ATP's official website.

Trailing by 0/40 at 4-5 while serving in the second set, Nakas

Root not going to "rip up" Bazball template as England eyes winning start against Pakistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:31:19 GMT

Leeds [UK], August 19 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root said that the team would not be 'ripping up' former captain-coach duo Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' brand of cricket as they start a new era against Pakistan with the first Test at Headingley from Thursday onwards, adding thar there is no one way of playing the longer format of the game.

England will start a new era with Root back at the helm af

Brandon Nakashima continues summer giant-killer act in Cincinnati

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:19:11 GMT

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The hottest American on the ATP Tour right now is also the quietest.

But Brandon Nakashima is letting his big serve and forehand do the talking this summer.

After a run to the final in Montreal last week, the No. 27 seed wiped away three match points and rallied to upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4

Messi Keralam visit row: Govt lost over Rs 22 crore, action to follow after probe, says CM Satheesan

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:27 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 19 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Tuesday said the inquiry into the controversy surrounding football icon Lionel Messi's proposed visit to the state has been completed and the state government will take action based on the recommendations, while noting that the alleged irregularities have caused a loss of more than Rs 22 crore to the state exchequer.

David Warner fined A$1,500, handed 12-month interlock order after drink-driving conviction

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:09 GMT

Sydney [Australia], August 18 (ANI): Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been fined A$1,500 and ordered to use an alcohol interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted of mid-range drink driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday, reported Sky Sports.

Warner, 39, pleaded guilty last month after being arrested on Easter Sunday following a random breath test on the outskirts of Sydney. He record

Five things to know about women and sport

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:31:58 GMT

1. Women’s sport is growing

For the first time in Olympic history, women athletes will have as many places in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as male athletes. This achievement shows the extraordinary trajectory of women’s sport since the fi

Roger Goodell: 'No doubt' over NFL team outside USA

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:40:31 GMT

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Given the increasing number of international games, commissioner Roger Goodell said it's a foregone conclusion that the NFL will have a team based outside of the United States.

'At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA. I have no doubt that this will happen one day,' Goodell told former NFL player Marku

"Our dream girl is here...": Glenn Maxwell, Vini Raman welcome daughter Maia Maxwell

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:33:08 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 18 (ANI): Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and his wife, Vini Raman, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Maia Maxwell, the couple announced on Tuesday.

Maxwell and Raman shared the news through a joint Instagram post, introducing their daughter with the caption: 'our dream girl is here, Maia Maxwell.'

The announcement was followed by congratulatory messages an

Padikkal falls five runs short of Dravid's all-time Sri Lanka record at Galle

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:32:38 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 18 (ANI): Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal fell just five short of breaking Rahul Dravid's long-standing record against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

After scoring a magnificent 167 off 230 balls in the first innings, Padikkal looked in sublime touch in the second innings too. However, a leg-before-wicket from Keshara Nuwantha cut his innings short to 44 in 75 balls, with six fours.

Padikk

Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian to smash 100 sixes in Test cricket

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:18 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 18 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the first Indian batter to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket and the overall third batter to do so.

Pant achieved this record during his side's first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, scoring 66 in 69 balls, with eight fours and two sixes at a strike rate of over 95.

Now, Rishabh has exactly 100 sixes in Test cricket, with New Zeal

World Uyghur Congress condemns Beijing's transnational repression and surveillance of diaspora in Australia

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:13 GMT

Munich [Germany], August 18 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as the interrogation, surveillance and intimidation of Uyghur-Australian citizens and permanent residents by Chinese authorities during their visits to East Turkistan.

In a press release, the WUC cited recent research by Human Rights Watch, which interviewed Uyghurs who hold Australian citizenship or perman

Virat Kohli's 18 years in international cricket: 18 lesser-known records held by batting icon

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:58:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): On this day in 2008, Indian batting icon Virat Kohli made his international debut, starting what would turn out to be one of the finest cricketing stories of all time, filled with centuries, records, plots and fairytale finishes worthy of a masala Bollywood film.

A boy from West Delhi, who grind it out in domestic cricket and brought the U19 World Cup glory home in 2008, made

Pierce Brosnan joins 'Extraction 3'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:32:23 GMT

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has joined actor Chris Hemsworth in Netflix's upcoming action film 'Extraction 3', with the franchise adding four other actors as filming gets underway in Australia.

Brosnan, a two-time Golden Globe nominee, is among five new cast members announced for the latest instalment of the action franchise. Also joining the film are Don Lee, Joe Taslim, Chi Lewis-Parry and

"We are in good place now...": Scotland coach Dawkins confident of team qualifying for 2027 WC

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:58:40 GMT

Edinburgh [Scotland], August 18 (ANI): Scotland head coach Owen Dawkins is confident his side is well placed to break a 12-year drought and qualify for next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

The Scots have only featured in three previous editions of the 50-over World Cup, and you have to go way back to 2015 to find the last time they made it through to the ODI showcase when they went winless across six matches

"If you pick the wrong people...": Ian Chappell slams selectors after Darwin disaster

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:30:59 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 18 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell slammed selectors for their poor calls in the aftermath of the loss to Bangladesh at Darwin, calling for some big changes within the set-up.

While Jake Weatherald has been dropped from the second Test, there are still a lot of questions that the Aussie batting needs to answer during their second Test against Bangladesh at Mackay fro

Oscar and Grammy Winning KPop Demon Hunters Team Heads to TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO 2026, the Asia Pacific Music Platform

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:03:40 GMT

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Taipei [Taiwan], August 18: Under the theme 'Tune in to Taiwan. Sync with Asia,' TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO (TMEX) will be held from 27 to 30 August 2026 at Taipei Music Center, bringing more than 100 industry professionals from 15 markets and over 60 exhibiting brands across the region, including Goldenvoice, Live Nation, Fuji Rock Festival, Summer Sonic, YG PLUS, Zandari Festa, MPMG, Zepp, Beggars Group, and

Kanye West to perform in Russia after European concert cancellations

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:55:33 GMT

The US rapper will play two shows in St. Petersburg after facing bans and cancellations over his remarks about Hitler and Nazism

US rapper Kanye West will perform two shows in Russia after his concerts were cancelled in several European countries over the star's controversial remarks about Israel and Adolf Hitler.

The rapper, also known as Ye, will perform at St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena

Kanye West slated for Russia concerts

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:55:33 GMT

The divisive and hugely popular US rapper will play two shows in St. Petersburg after facing bans and cancellations across Europe over his remarks about Hitler and Nazism

Controversial US rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, will perform two shows in Russia after his concerts were canceled in several European countries over the star's controversial remarks about Israel and Adolf Hitler.

The rapp

Weatherald dropped from 2nd Bangladesh Test squad after Darwin disaster; Renshaw called in

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:31:14 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 18 (ANI): Australia have made one change to their squad for the second and final ICC World Test Championship fixture against Bangladesh in Mackay, dropping opener Jake Weatherald after his struggles continue.

Weatherald, who could score just 23 and 0 despite 'tweakings' he admitted to having made in his technique, has been replaced by left-handed batter Matthew Renshaw. Australia is

Flavio Cobolli rallies from brink to advance in Cincinnati

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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Seventh-seeded Flavio Cobolli was two points from defeat Monday before mounting a comeback to defeat No. 28 seed Alexander Blockx 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 in the third round of the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio.

Blockx appeared poised to repeat his victory over Cobolli from Monte Carlo earlier this season when the Belgian broke for a 5-3 lea

Game Changers Lions beat Aussie Mavericks Jaguars to win their first World Padel League title

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:59:45 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17 (ANI): Game Changers Lions ended Season 4 of the World Padel League as Champions after beating Aussie Mavericks Jaguars 19-10 in the final to win their first World Padel League title.

Earlier in the day, the Lions beat Vedanta Leopards 16-13, while the Jaguars edged VB Realty Cheetahs 15-11 in the Semi-Final, according to a press release from WPL.

The Finals saw Beatr

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Dickwella falls for 80, extends unwanted record of most Test 50s without a century

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:29:46 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 17 (ANI): Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella missed out on a maiden Test century yet again as he was dismissed for 80 by Prasidh Krishna on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle on Monday.

Dickwella, who was looking to help Sri Lanka reduce India's first-innings lead, was caught behind off Krishna after scoring his 23rd Test half-century.

The dismissal extend

India's Top Traders & Investors Will Gather at Money Expo India 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:50 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Returning for its 5th edition, the expo will host 120+ exhibitors and 100+ speakers, alongside traders, investors, fintech professionals, financial institutions, brokers and technology providers, across two days of insights, networking, product discovery and business opportunities.

India's markets are evolving fast, and this edition offers a closer look at the te

McDonald backs Lyon after rough Darwin outing, cautions against hasty changes despite loss to Bangladesh

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:32:01 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 17 (ANI): Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has backed spinner Nathan Lyon after a tough outing in the first Darwin Test against Bangladesh, pointing out that the opposition was really 'patient and disciplined' in their approach against the Aussie attack, including Lyon, when the pitch was not doing its tricks for the veteran spinner.

Australian spin legend Lyon, having clinched

Australia: Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Chinese pressure on Uyghur diaspora

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:49 GMT

Sydney [Australia], August 17 (ANI): The Chinese government is allegedly targeting Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang, questioning them about members of the Uyghur community in Australia and pressuring them to gather information on activists, organisations and Uyghur-language schools, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).

In a report, HRW said such actions amount to transnational repression and are having a ch

Ellyse Perry speaks on inaugural women's Champions Trophy, Indian duo of Smriti-Harmanpreet

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:43 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17 (ANI): Australian cricket icon Ellyse Perry spoke on the upcoming inaugural edition of the ICC Women's Champions Trophy, expressing her excitement for the tournament and how it is a great opportunity for women's cricket.

The ICC Women's Champions Trophy will take place from February next year, with the competition featuring six teams playing a round-robin format, in a T20I

"Ultimately, it is just 31...": Coach McDonald wants big runs from Labuschagne as century drought continues

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:29:08 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 17 (ANI): Following Australia's loss to Bangladesh at Darwin, Aussie head coach Andrew McDonald acknowledged a lack of runs from their number three batter Marnus Labuschagne, saying that the batter is 'lacking runs' and needs some big scores under his belt.

Marnus's search for the first Test ton since Ashes 2023 continued as he could score just 1 and 31 against Bangladesh at Darwin.

Miraz says Bangladesh eyeing series win following historic triumph against Australia at Darwin

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:59:49 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 17 (ANI): Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is eyeing a series win and anticipates an even bigger challenge after defeating Australia by nine wickets in a dominant fashion at Darwin.

On Sunday, Bangladesh Cricket experienced one of its biggest moments, defeating a full-strength side with a nine-wicket haul from Hasan Mahmud, with an all-round show from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and a

"He'll move into scoring bigger knocks for India": KL hails Padikkal after maiden Test ton

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:58:53 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 17 (ANI): Indian batter KL Rahul expressed happiness at state-mate Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test ton, reflecting on their bonding since the left-hander was coming through the ranks in U19 cricket and expressing confidence that he will reach into a zone where he will be more consistent with bigger knocks for Team India.

Padikkal, playing at number three in the absence of an injured Sai

Mondo Duplantis secures fourth successive European title, breaks C'ship record

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:31:46 GMT

Birmingham [UK], August 17 (ANI): World record-holding, multi-time Olympic and world champion pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis broke the championship record to capture the European Championship for the fourth successive time at Birmingham.

On Sunday, Duplantis cleared 6.15 metres. The 27-year-old Swedish star and Emmanouil Karalis were the only athletes to clear 6.00m.

Duplantis eventually equalled the

"Look forward to welcoming you to India": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanks Japanese counterpart for Independence Day wishes

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:57:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday thanked his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, for his wishes on India's 80th Independence Day.

In a post on X, Singh stated that he looks forward to welcoming Koizumi to India.

'Thank you for your greetings on India's 80th Independence Day, Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. I look forward to welcoming you to India to further expand

"Gesture of deep friendship": Doha's Torch Tower lights up in Tricolour

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:03:12 GMT

Doha [Qatar], August 17 (ANI): Doha's iconic Torch Tower lit up in the colours of India's national flag on the occasion of Independence Day, the Embassy of India in Qatar shared on Sunday.

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy termed it a beautiful gesture reflecting mutual respect between New Delhi and Doha.

'Doha's iconic Torch Tower lit up in colours of Indian National Flag on India's Independence Day. A b

Australian hands Katie Ledecky her first-ever international 800m loss

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:40:22 GMT

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Lani Pallister of Australia touched the wall first in the 800-meter freestyle, giving American great Katie Ledecky her first-ever loss at the distance in an international meet late Saturday night at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, Calif.

Ledecky's dominance dated back to the 2012 London Olympics, where she won the 800 as a 15-year-old. In that span, she ha

Xinhua Headlines: How flutters of great little birds weave together Asia-Pacific community

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:45:26 GMT

* Stretching from Alaska and the Russian Far East to Southeast Asia and Australia, the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) is considered one of the world's busiest flyways, with China at its midpoint serving as an irreplaceable rest haven and a core hub for cross-border conservation.

* The Guangdong Neilingding Futian National Nature Reserve near Shenzhen Bay sits amid one of China's mo

PM Tarique Rahman congratulates Bangladesh team after historic Test win over Australia down under

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:32:58 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman congratulated the men's cricket team over a video call after the team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket as the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday.
The historic victory made Bangladesh only the third Asian team, after India and Pakistan, to win a Test in Australia.

"Inevitable they have to make a change": Ponting on Australia losing Test to Bangladesh

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:32:44 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Former Australian captain and batting legend Ricky Ponting has said that 'it is inevitable' that the Aussies make changes to their line-up as the 2023 World Test Champions succumbed to an embarrassing loss to Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday.
Hasan Mahmud's sensational nine-wicket haul, a landmark century from opener Tanzid Hasan and an all-round show from Mehidy Hasan Miraz he

"A blueprint there to follow...": Aussie legends praise Green for fighting ton at Darwin

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:32:01 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Australian legends praised all-rounder Cameron Green for his fighting century in a losing effort against Bangladesh at Darwin on Sunday.
Green's fighting third Test century pulled back Australia into a lead, but the 56-run lead was not sufficient enough against a dominant Bangladesh unit. With the Aussie batting line-up facing several answers, Green's century was a massive po

Australia: New South Wales Premier leads first overseas mission to boost NSW-India ties

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:58:42 GMT

New South Wales [Australia], August 16 (ANI): NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will lead an official delegation to India from August 31 to September 3 to strengthen the state's cultural, education and economic links with one of its most important international partners.
According to an official release, the mission was announced today by the Premier at the 80th Independence Day of India event

'It's a 50/50 call...": Mark Waugh on Labuschagne, Weatherald's inclusion in second Bangladesh Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:58:37 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer and selector Mark Waugh said that it is a '50/50' call on Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne for the second Test against Bangladesh after a painful loss in the first and if they go, 'it would be the end of them at Test level'.
Weatherald (23 and 0) failed to fire yet again, while Marnus (1 and 31) could not capitalise on the start he got in the

"Momentous achievement": Ian Bishop hails Bangladesh after memorable Test win against Australia

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:31:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ian Bishop hailed Bangladesh's 'momentous achievement,' a win against Australia in the first Test at Darwin.
Bangladesh pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket as they defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday. The victory made Bangladesh only the third Asian team, after India and Pakistan, to win a Test in Australia.
Pos

"We were fully prepared to grind out for 5 days": Bangladesh pacer Mahmud after historic win over Australia at Darwin

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:59:29 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 15 (ANI): Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud, who secured a historic match-winning nine-wicket haul against Australia, said that the team had their plans mapped out with help of coaches and analysts after studying video footage and bowling first on a grassy pitch required 'immense patience and persistence'.
Mahmud's nine-wicket haul, which included a first-innings six-wicket haul, a century

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman congratulates Tigers on historic test win on Australian soil

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:59:11 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 16 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh national cricket team for their historic success in winning a Test match against Australia on their home soil for the first time.
On Sunday, the Tigers secured this memorable victory by defeating host Australia by 9 wickets in the first Test of the series in Darwin. Bangladesh ach

"Bangladesh outplayed us in all departments": Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:58:54 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.
Reflecting on the loss, Cummins said Australia's performance on the opening day put them on the back foot, while they also failed to build long partnerships with the bat and make breakthroughs with the ball.

"Bangladesh outplayed us in all department": Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:58:42 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.
Reflecting on the loss, Cummins said Australia's performance on the opening day put them on the back foot, while they also failed to build long partnerships with the bat and make breakthroughs with the ball.

"Biggest win for Bangladesh in any format": Skipper Shanto after historic win against Australia in Darwin Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:58:37 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed his team's historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin as the country's biggest win in any format while praising the growing impact of fast bowlers in Test cricket.
Bangladesh registered their first Test win in Australia after bowling the hosts out for 198 and 284 before chasing down a target of 57 with nine wickets in

Bangladesh fastest among Asian teams to win Test in Australia, script history in third match between two sides

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:25 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Bangladesh scripted history on Sunday as they defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin and registered their first Test victory on Australian soil. Bangladesh took only three matches for the feat, becoming the Asian team to get to the milestone in the lowest number of Tests.
Bangladesh have bettered Pakistan, who won their first match in Australia in seven Tests. India's fi

Bangladesh script history as they stun Australia in Darwin Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:58:31 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Bangladesh pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket as they defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday.
The victory made Bangladesh only the third Asian team, after India and Pakistan, to win a Test in Australia.
The visitors needed just 57 runs in their fourth innings to complete the win and comfortably chased the target during the second session

Sports Focus: Snooker "China swing" blends sport with culture and tourism

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:45:44 GMT

The month-long China swing has given Chinese fans more opportunities to watch the world's best players and created new links between professional sport, local culture and tourism, while also offering overseas players more opportunities to explore China away from the competition venues.
TAIYUAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The roar of the crowd echoed through the Binhe Sports Center on Saturday as the sem

"India deeply values its friendship with Israel": PM Modi thanks Israeli President for Independence Day wishes

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked Israeli President Isaac Herzog for his greetings on India's 80th Independence Day.
In a post on X, PM Modi underscored the value of India's 'friendship with Israel' and expressed commitment to bolstering the strategic ties between the two countries.
'Thank you, President Herzog, for your warm wishes. India deeply values its

Indian business owners in Australia demand stronger police action after spree of burglaries hit Blair Athol

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:58:36 GMT

New South Wales [Australia], August 16 (ANI): A spree of early-morning burglaries has rocked Blair Athol in Australia, leaving multiple store owners grappling with thousands of dollars in property damage and financial losses.
According to a report by 'The Australia Today', three separate shops, owned by Indians, were hit in rapid succession, resulting in shattered glass doors, destroyed cash registers, and debris

Thiago Agustin Tirante stuns Novak Djokovic at humid Cincinnati Open

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:19:29 GMT

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Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante notched the biggest win of his career Saturday, dispatching No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open at Mason, Ohio.
Tirante recorded 13 aces and 40 winners against Dkojokic, who wilted under the Midwest heat and humidity. Tirante finished off a wobbly

"Never imagined I would meet President Murmu, PM Modi": Para-cricketer Aamir Hussain Lone on attending 'At Home' reception

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:29:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Para-cricketer Aamir Hussain Lone on Saturday recalled his experience of attending the 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Independence Day, saying he had never imagined he would get an opportunity to meet the President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Describing the reception, he told ANI that it was attended by several prominent pe

Netanyahu greets PM Modi on 80th Independence Day, hails "boundless" bilateral ties

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:29:33 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 80th Independence Day, describing the friendship between both nations as 'boundless.'
In a post on X by Israel's Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu said that the two ancient nations seize the future together to bring a better life for their people.
'Congratu

"Win is definitely on our mind": Australia's Hazlewood defiant despite all odds vs Bangladesh at Darwin

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:39 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 15 (ANI) Despite all odds against Bangladesh, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood said that they still have a chance to win the game in case the pitch shows signs of variable bounce.
Australia were 161/ 4 at stumps on day three of the first Test at Darwin, still trailing by 67 runs after conceding a lead of 228 runs in the first innings. Cameron Green was unbeaten on 43 runs, and Alex Carey

IND vs SL, 1st Test: Padikkal, KL power India to 288/2 (Day 1, Stumps)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:33 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): A sensational maiden Test ton from Devdutt Padikkal and a composed 77 from KL Rahul were the highlights as India made Sri Lanka toil and run around the field for a leather hunt, ending the day one of the first Tests against Sri Lanka, just a few short of the 300-run mark on Saturday.
India was 288/2, with Padikkal (131*) and Rishabh Pant (27*) unbeaten.
In the final ses

Independence Day masterclass: Padikkal joins Virat in elite list with stroke-filled maiden Test ton at Galle

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:46 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal joined legendary Virat Kohli in an elite list, becoming the second Indian to score an international century on Independence Day, though the first Test centurion on this massive occasion, as Kohli's was in an ODI.
Playing an extremely crucial match in the context of his career, at Galle against Sri Lanka, with the regular number three Sai Sudharsa

SL vs IND 1st Test: KL Rahul retires hurt with cramps, Gill joins Padikkal in the middle

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:59:46 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): Indian opener KL Rahul retired hurt with cramps before the start of the final session on Day 1 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, with Shubman Gill coming out to bat in his place.
Rahul, who had reached 77 not out, initially walked out towards the middle but appeared to be struggling with his right hand. The cramps then appeared to worsen, with Rahul al

Padikkal, Rahul's power India to 197/1 vs Sri Lanka at Tea on Day 1

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:59:22 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): Half centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul powered India to 197 for the loss of one wicket at Tea against Sri Lanka on day one of the opening Test being played at Galle International Stadium.
Padikkal (84*) and Rahul (77*) added 150 runs for the second wicket after Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 runs in the first session.
The pair added 96 runs in the second s

India's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:58:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's coal import basket is becoming increasingly steel-centric, with imports of metallurgical coal rising sharply in FY2025-26 even as dependence on imported thermal coal declined, according to an MCX report.
India imported around 244.2 million tonnes of non-coking and metallurgical coal in FY2025-26, broadly unchanged from about 245.3 million tonnes in the previous financia

Independence Day 2026: Rekha hoists tricolour in Melbourne, joins Pankaj Tripathi, diaspora in singing national anthem

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 15 (ANI): Veteran actors Rekha and Pankaj Tripathi joined the Indian community in Melbourne to celebrate Independence Day, with the two actors taking part in the flag-hoisting ceremony and singing the national anthem with the crowd.
The veteran actress hoisted the Indian national flag in Melbourne on August 15 as part of the Independence Day celebrations organised during the Indian F

1st Test: Bangladesh tighten grip as Australia trail by 67 runs in Darwin

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:30:20 GMT

Darwin (Australia) [India], August 15 (ANI): Bangladesh strengthened their position in the Test against Australia on Saturday after making crucial inroads into the hosts' top order on Day 3, leaving the match finely poised with Australia trailing by 67 runs with six wickets in hand.
With valuable ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points at stake, Bangladesh will aim to press home their advantage early on Sunday

Bhutan PM extends I-Day greetings to 'elder brother' PM Modi; FMs of Australia, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka also send wishes

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with pomp and grandeur, warm greetings poured in from across the world, with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Ministers of Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal extending heartfelt wishes to the people and Government of India, underscoring the country's growing global partnerships and longstanding ties with New Delhi.

India's 12 Inspiring Icons of 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:58:08 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 15: India's journey of growth and progress is shaped by people who create change through their work, ideas, dedication and service. From sports and healthcare to technology, entrepreneurship, education, immigration, spirituality, hospitality and social development, individuals across diverse fields continue to contribute to a stronger and more progressive India.
This Independen

India reach 101/1 at lunch on Day 1 of first Test against Sri Lanka

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:48 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): India reached 101/1 at lunch on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday, with KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal steadying the innings after Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 following a mix-up with Rahul.
Batting first, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the scoring with a boundary in the first over, playing a fine flick off Asitha Fernando. India reached six runs afte

From Nepal to Latvia, global wishes pour in as India celebrates 80th Independence Day, hailing friendship, progress, shared future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended their greetings to India as it celebrates its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting the deep-rooted ties, people-to-people bonds and growing cooperation between India and the international community.
The Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, in a statement attributed t

Hazlewood becomes 9th Australian to claim 300 Test wickets

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:07 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 15 (ANI): Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood on Saturday became the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, according to Cricinfo.
Hazlewood reached the milestone as he continued to trouble the Bangladesh batting lineup, joining teammates Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc i

1st Test: Shubman Gill-led India elect to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:29:47 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): Team India won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Led by Shubman Gill, India will become the first Asian side and only the third team after England and Australia to feature in 600 Tests.
Sri Lanka have handed international debuts to off-spinner Keshara Nuwant

Team India celebrates Independence Day with Tricolour hoisting in Galle ahead of opening Test against Sri Lanka

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:03:28 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): Team India celebrated the nation's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle on Saturday, ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video where head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Shubman Gill of the Indian team, along with other team members, participated in the flag-hoisting ceremony.
'On the

Team India and Sri Lanka arrive at Galle International Stadium ahead of opening Test

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:31:26 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 15 (ANI): Team India and Team Sri Lanka arrived at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday ahead of the opening Test of the two-match series.
Both teams reached the venue as they geared up for the first Test, which will mark the beginning of the two-match series.
India will become the first Asian team and only the third side after England and Australia to play 600 Tests when th

Sporting KC seeks breakthrough against playoff-chasing Rapids

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:40:32 GMT

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The Colorado Rapids are chasing a playoff berth as they carry a home winning streak into Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City in Commerce City, Colo.
Colorado (7-10-1, 22 points) sits two points out of a Western Conference postseason spot, while Kansas City (4-12-2, 14 points) seeks a turnaround.
SKC are 1-3-0 since the World Cup break and coming o

Rory Sabbatini rides bogey-free 65 to Boeing Classic lead

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:05:04 GMT

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Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia fired a bogey-free, 7-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead at the Boeing Classic on Friday in Snoqualmie, Wash.
Sabbatini turned 50 on April 2 and made his PGA Tour Champions debut two weeks later. Now he enters the weekend in fine position for his first win on the senior circuit.
He leads Jerry Kelly and

'Spinners play a huge role in both countries': Gill highlights similarities between India, Sri Lanka conditions ahead of first Test in Galle

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:57:47 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 14 (ANI): India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the prominent role of spin in both India and Sri Lanka, while pointing to the extra bounce and influence of wind as key differences ahead of the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.
With the series beginning on Saturday, Gill interacted with the media on the eve of the first Test and said the condi

"Very big honour and privilege": Shubman Gill on leading India in 600th Test match on Independence Day

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:57:34 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 14 (ANI): India Test captain Shubman Gill on Friday described leading the country in its landmark 600th Test match as a 'big honour and privilege', with the historic fixture against Sri Lanka set to begin at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
India will become the first Asian team and only the third side after England and Australia to play 600 Tests when the first

As social media bans falter, Iowa mom wants Meta subpoena

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:10:24 GMT

An Iowa mom has asked Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, to subpoena algorithm information from Meta, the owner of Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms among teenagers.
Katie Townsend made the request following the suicide of her 16-year-old daughter, who often spent time on apps that allegedly damaged the daughter’s mental health. Townsend said her daughter recorded a video on her phone claimin

Australia: Chinese Government Menaces Uyghur Diaspora

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:31:00 GMT

(Sydney) - The Chinese government is interrogating Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang, pressing them to collect information on Uyghurs in Australia, Human Rights Watch said today as its executive director, Philippe Bolopion, visited Australia.

Chinese authorities have long engaged in

A New Dawn in Darwin: Bangladesh Secures Historic First Test Victory on Australian Soil

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:15:08 GMT

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau)
Player of the Match: Hasan Mahmud (9 wickets in the match)
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Bangladesh on the Verge of Historic Victory Against Australia in Darwin Test

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:26:26 GMT

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Bangladesh Dominates in Darwin Test: Tanjid's Historic Century Leaves Australia on the Back Foot

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:40:06 GMT

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Gold Rush Attempt to Break World Record in Melbourne

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:19 GMT

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In addition to making history on the football field in Melbourne, the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleaders will attempt to make history of their own in the heart of the city.
The 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will play the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026. But five days before kickoff, the 49ers Gold Rush will take part

Rams announce 2026 TV and broadcast teams

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams will kick off the 2026preseason with a broadcast crew that features familiarpersonalitieswho will bring the game to fans across Southern California.This season,Rams preseason games will be broadcast locally onCBS LA.In addition, ESPNLA 710 AM andLaPrimera 1330 AMwill once again bring Rams fans the full season (preseason and regular season) of games.
J.B. Long will be joined in the booth by fo

Australia's Kyrgios suspended from tennis after positive cocaine test

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:16:25 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended under anti-doping rules after testing positive for cocaine.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said in a statement on Wednesday that testing confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in a sample provided by the 31-year-old Kyrgios during a tournament on the Spanish island of

Hadjar to miss F1 Dutch GP with wrist injury

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:45:59 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Red Bull's Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend's Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix because of a wrist injury, with Liam Lawson stepping up from Racing Bulls to replace him.
"Isack Hadjar has sustained a wrist injury during the summer shutdown that will prevent him from racing at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix," read a Red Bull statement.
"We will be welcoming back Liam Lawson who will rep

Aid workers under fire as drones reshape warfare

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The UN is warning that aid workers face a deadly and evolving threat, with armed drones reshaping battlefields worldwide putting humanitarian teams increasingly in the line of fire.
Russias ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine has left civilians vulnerable to repeated deadly attacks and humanitarian workers and key facilities being targeted and destroyed.
Drone strikes are posing deadly risks to civilians

China, Australia expand currency swap agreement

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:21:09 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have renewed their bilateral local-currency swap agreement for another five years and raised its maximum size to 220 billion yuan or 46 billion Australian dollars, the PBOC said on Wednesday.
Under the renewed arrangement, the ceiling has been raised from 200 billion yuan or 41 billion Australian dollars. The a

2 charged after drugs, firearms seized from South Australian property

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:45:05 GMT

CANBERRA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Two people have been charged after police seized drugs and firearms from a South Australian home where four young children were also living.
The South Australia Police said in a statement on Wednesday that detectives executed a search warrant at a home in the town of Angle Vale, 32 km north of Adelaide, on Tuesday evening and located 9.2 kg of methamphetamine, 3.3 kg of cocaine and

New Australian study to target ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:15:19 GMT

CANBERRA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A new research program will examine policies aimed at reducing Australians' consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as obesity and diet-related chronic disease place growing pressure on the health system.
The five-year program, funded by a National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grant, will generate evidence to inform policy decisions relating to wid

Australian government to strengthen consumer protection for retirement funds

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:15:05 GMT

CANBERRA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government said on Wednesday that it will improve access to safe financial advice and strengthen consumer protections across the investment fund ecosystem following the collapse of two large retirement funds.
Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer, Daniel Mulino, said in a speech to the National Press Club that the government will introduce a package

Australia, Thailand agree to crack down on transnational crime

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australia and Thailand have pledged to crack down on scam centers and criminal networks following a meeting between the two countries' prime ministers in Canberra on Wednesday.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is on an official visit to Australia, said in a joint statement that the two countries have agreed to deepen coopera

Interview: Chinese cars win confidence of Australian consumers: head of top auto industry body

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:45:12 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese carmakers, particularly those focused on new energy vehicles, are making rapid gains in Australia's highly competitive market as they have won the confidence of the country's consumers, the head of Australia's top auto industry body has said.
The shift toward low-emission electric vehicles is an inevitable trend, and the rapid growth of Chinese automotive brands in Australia r

Increased spring bushfire risk looms across Australian states, authorities warn

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:15:07 GMT

MELBOURNE, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Every Australian state is facing an increased risk of bushfires in parts during the upcoming spring as a result of dry conditions and large fuel loads, the peak body for fire services has warned.
The Australian and New Zealand National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) on Wednesday released its seasonal bushfire outlook for spring, forecasting an increased risk of fire

These 5 Australian novels will get your book club talking - and enjoying a good disagreement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:27 GMT

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On any given week across Australia, thousands of people - mostly, but not always, women - gather in homes, bookshops, libraries and elsewhere, to talk about books. They go along, having read a chosen book, to share their impressions, opinions and views with their group. Usually, they won't agree with each other.
In fact

Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel: new research

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:16 GMT

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Before booking a holiday, it pays to check the weather.
Rain can turn a joyful trip into a glum stretch of days. Soaring temperatures are making sunny summers less appealing. And destructive