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TRENDS explores future of Middle East crisis with Australian think tanks

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:27:38 GMT

ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) -- TRENDS Global, affiliated with TRENDS Group, organised its 13th Strategic Dialogue titled "The War in the Middle East: How Does Australia View the Crisis?". The event brought together a distinguished group of researchers and experts from leading Australian think tanks alongside TRENDS analysts to examine the latest regional developments, accelerating geopolitical transformations, and

West Asia war, Trump-Xi engagement alter landscape for India-US ties: Former Foreign Secy Nirupama Rao

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:58:26 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary of India and Ambassador to the United States, Nirupama Rao, has provided a comprehensive analysis of the geopolitical shifts shaping the subcontinent as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits New Delhi. In an assessment focusing on strategic friction points and emerging diplomatic balances, the veteran diplomat underscored that the bilate

Report: Tanner Tessmann left off USMNT's final World Cup roster

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:19:04 GMT

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Midfielder Tanner Tessmann is a notable absence from the United States men's national team roster for the 2026 World Cup, per multiple media reports.

Tessmann had been seen by many as a potential starter, having participated in six camps under U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The versatile 24-year-old started five of nine Europa League games and 22 of 29

Natasha Howard's double-double leads Lynx over Sky

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:40:25 GMT

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Natasha Howard scored 22 of her 26 points in the first half and pulled down 14 rebounds as the visiting Minnesota Lynx posted a big second quarter then held off a fourth-quarter Chicago Sky surge to win 85-75 on Saturday.

Less than a week after Chicago won 86-79 at Minnesota, Howard helped make sure the Lynx (4-2) got some payback. She made 10 of 12 shots from

Young Mystics squad aims to get in sync as they take on Storm

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:19:05 GMT

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The Washington Mystics have proven to be a tough team to deal with in the paint this season, averaging around 47 points per contest.

But in Monday's game against Dallas, the Mystics (2-2) struggled with it in a 92-69 loss and look to shake that performance off in Sunday's road matchup with the Seattle Storm (2-4).

'We just didn't have enough recognition of

India hungry to continue winning momentum at T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:01:07 GMT

London [UK], May 23 (ANI): India head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with the memories of their historic ICC Women's Cricket World Cup triumph still fresh, while a recent T20I series victory in Australia has further strengthened belief within the camp.

Star batter Smriti Mandhana said the team is determined to build on that momentum, with the hunger and confidence to chase yet another ICC title on the global

IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh unavailable for LSG's final league game against PBKS

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:04:52 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 23 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have suffered a setback ahead of their final league match as Australian star Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday evening.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Marsh, one of only two batters to score multiple centuries this season, is unavailable for the fixture. Howe

Coach Mike Hesson sees Australia ODI series as key test for Pakistan ahead of 2026 ODI WC

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:04:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson sees the upcoming ODI series against Australia at home as an apt opportunity to test the players' mettle ahead of next year's ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2026.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia is scheduled from May 30 to June 4 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Pakistan announced a 16-member squad on Friday. Set to be led by pacer Shahe

"Reduce VAT on petrol, stop profiting off back-breaking inflation": Ashok Gehlot tells Rajasthan govt

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:01:12 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 23 (ANI): Launching a sharp attack on the BJP government here, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday demanded an immediate reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel and road cess to shield citizens from 'back-breaking inflation'.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister asserted that the CM Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government was capitalising on the misery of ordina

(SP)PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-VOLLEYBALL-WORLD BEACH PRO TOUR CHALLENGE

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:15:49 GMT

(260523) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, May 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kevin Cuzmiciov of Israel makes a save during the men's round of 16 match between Eylon Elazar/Kevin Cuzmiciov of Israel and Bintang Akbar/Sofyan Rachman Efendi of Indonesia at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Laguna Province, the Philippines, May 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

"Private companies looting public": Congress' Pramod Tiwari calls fresh fuel price "daylight robbery"

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Saturday launched a strong criticism of the Central government over the recent rise in petrol and diesel prices, accusing it of worsening inflation and putting additional financial pressure on the public.

Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre, Tiwari claimed that fuel prices have been raised three times within the last 10 days, leading to

"Looting public's earnings in installments": Mallikarjun Kharge slams PM Modi govt over fresh fuel price hike

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led Central government following the latest round of fuel price hikes, accusing the ruling party of allegedly draining the common man's earnings in 'instalments'.

In a post on X, Kharge highlighted that petrol prices have breached the critical Rs 100 per litre mark in several regions. He accu

Team India depart for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:31:41 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23 (ANI): The Indian women's cricket team, on Saturday, departed for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.

The Women in Blue departed from Mumbai, where they received a send-off from fans.

India, led by veteran Harmanpreet Kaur, has been placed in Group 1 at the Women's T20 World Cup, alongside Australia, South Af

China Sports Weekly (5.17-5.23)

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:17:52 GMT

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. China finishes runner-up in AFC U17 Asian Cup

China finished runner-up in the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Japan in the final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on May 22.

China enjoyed an impressive run in the tournament, reaching the final after overcoming Saudi Arabia 3-1

Consistent Tommy Gainey moves atop leaderboard at Trophy Hassan

Fri, 22 May 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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Tommy Gainey posted his second straight 6-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead through two rounds of the Trophy Hassan II on Friday in Rabat, Morocco.

Gainey, who began the day a stroke out of the lead, paired eight birdies with two bogeys to improve to 12-under 134 at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. He's seeking his second PGA T

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rallies to reach Hamburg final

Fri, 22 May 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Sixth-seeded Tommy Paul pulled off a remarkable comeback to advance to the Hamburg Open final with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 defeat of No. 3 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia on Friday in Germany.

Paul trailed 3-0 in the second set before rattling off nine straight games to surge back in the second set and take command of the third. The American reached his 10th tour-level final

Reports: LIV pitching 10-event, international schedule to investors

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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LIV Golf is pitching a reduced 10-event international schedule to potential investors, Sportico and CNBC reported.

The league reportedly is seeking $250 million to $350 million in funding to continue operations beyond this year after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced its financial commitment will end at the conclusion of the season.

According to

Zimbabwe to host Bangladesh for an all-format series in June-July

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:07 GMT

Harare [Zimbabwe], May 22 (ANI): Zimbabwe are set to host Bangladesh in June and July for a multi-format series featuring one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is, according to the ICC website.

The tour will get underway with a one-off Test match at the Harare Sports Club from June 28 to July 2, while the ODI series will also be held in Harare. The teams will then move to the Queens Sports Club for the three-match T

Pakistan announce 16-member squad for three-match ODI series against Australia

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:19 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, scheduled from May 30 to June 4 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

According to the PCB website, Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named the captain, with Salman Ali Agha set to serve as vice-captain.

The squad also sees the return of key players, including Bab

Hockey India announces Indian Women's squad for U18 Asia Cup 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:33:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday announced the 18-member Indian Women's U-18 squad that will represent the country at the upcoming Women's U18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara 2026. The prestigious continental tournament hosted by Japan will take place from May 29 to June 6.

According to a press release, the Indian side heads into the tournament after several weeks of preparation at the national camp

"Standing together": US State Secy Marco Rubio's visit to India highlights cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:32:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The United States Embassy in India on Friday highlighted the upcoming official visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasising the central role of the United States-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership and the Quad in maintaining a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.

Secretary Rubio's visit underscored a shared commitment to addressing pressing g

(SP) PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-VOLLEYBALL WORLD BEACH PRO TOUR CHALLENGE

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:17:53 GMT

(260522) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, May 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Philipp Huster (R) and Sven Winter of Germany embrace after winning the men's pool C match between Joshua Howat/Luke Ryan of Australia and Philipp Huster/Sven Winter of Germany at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on May 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

New Delhi to host Quad Foreign Ministers on May 26 as Indo-Pacific strategy sharpens

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:59:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): In a major diplomatic mobilisation, India will host the foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) nations next week to anchor security and development initiatives across the Indo-Pacific.

At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of Stat

LTM has issued an offer to acquire Randstad's Technology and Consulting Services business in Europe and Australia

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:32:52 GMT

BusinessWire India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 22: LTM has issued an offer to acquire Randstad's Technology and Consulting Services business in Europe and Australia to scale domain-driven solutions and AI services.

The deal would be part of a 360 partnership with Randstad involving:

* Proposed acquisition of USD 500M+ (EUR469M) business, primarily across Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Uti

Scott Hend, vying for statement Champions win, leads in Morocco

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:05:04 GMT

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Australian Scott Hend is off to another strong start on the PGA Tour Champions, shooting a 7-under-par 66 to take the first-round lead at the Trophy Hassan II on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco.

Hend finished the front nine at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam with four straight birdies after holing a birdie at No. 1, then kicked in t

Kiran More backs Rohit, Virat to play ODIs as long as form, fitness supports them

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:59:05 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 22 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer and chief selector Kiran More backed Men in Blue's now ODI-exclusive superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue playing international cricket as long as their form and fitness support them, noting their massive fan following and how both legends are still enjoyable to watch in action.

After the conclu

"We want to make winning a habit": Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:02:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): For Harmanpreet Kaur, India's historic triumph at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 was about far more than lifting a trophy. It represented belief, progress and the growing possibilities for women's cricket in the country.

'Winning that World Cup was a seminal moment for women's cricket in India. It was bigger than one trophy. Most importantly, it brought belief and showed y

Supriya Pathak to make her directorial debut with 'Our Story', daughter Sanah Kapur co-writes

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:01:24 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 21 (ANI): Indian actor Supriya Pathak Kapur will make her directorial debut with 'Our Story,' a loose biographical feature co-written with her daughter, Sanah Kapur, reported Variety. The project was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival 2026.

It is developed as a collaboration between her banner Rabasusah and Australian production company Films and Casting Temple. Australian-Indian filmma

USMNT D Chris Richards tears two ankle ligaments

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:25:07 GMT

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U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards is dealing with a serious ankle injury just three weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Richards, 26, was playing for club team Crystal Palace against Brentford on Sunday when he twisted his left ankle and sustained two torn ligaments, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

'He tore two ligaments in his ankl

Hit film brings overseas Chinese remittance letters back into spotlight

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:16:05 GMT

GUANGZHOU, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Near the end of 2022, while searching for ideas for his third film, director and screenwriter Lan Hongchun wandered into a museum dedicated to qiaopi in south China and stayed for an entire day.

Qiaopi -- letters and remittances sent home by earlier generations of overseas Chinese -- once traveled quietly across oceans, carrying longing and news from distant lives back to families wa

Coco Gauff opens French Open defense vs. fellow American

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:19:05 GMT

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Defending French Open champion and No. 4 seed Coco Gauff will face fellow American Taylor Townsend in the first round at Roland Garros.

The draw was announced on Thursday for the French Open, the clay-court major that begins on Sunday in Paris and runs through June 7.

Gauff, 22, is seeking her third Grand Slam trophy (2023 U.S. Open) and is attempting to beco

"Every match crucial for us": Indian women's hockey captain Salima as team leaves for Australia tour

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:34:37 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 21 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey Team left for their tour of Australia in Perth on Thursday. The team is scheduled to play four matches against the hosts on May 26, 27, 29 and 30 at the Perth Hockey Stadium.

The tour will offer a series of competitive matches, giving the Indian Women's Hockey Team an opportunity to test themselves against one of the best teams in the world. F

10 nations summon Israeli envoys over minister Ben-Gvir's flotilla abuse video

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:32:45 GMT

Ottawa [Canada], May 21 (ANI): Ten countries, including seven European nations, have summoned Israeli ambassadors in protest against a controversial 'abuse' video broadcast by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that allegedly showed Israeli personnel subjecting the Gaza-bound captured international activists to degrading treatment.

The diplomatic reprimand from Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, the N

UST and iHUB-IIT Roorkee Partner to Advance Engineering R&D and Deep-Tech Innovation in India

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:59:44 GMT

BusinessWire India

Roorkee (Uttarakhand) / Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 28: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iHUB DivyaSampark, the technology innovation hub at IIT Roorkee and a joint initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), G

FIFI International Pavilion Shines at AAHAR 2026 with Top Awards and High-Profile Inauguration

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:36 GMT

BusinessWire India

New Delhi [India], March 18: The Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI) international pavilion at AAHAR 2026 was inaugurated recently, highlighting global food and beverage innovations amid strong international participation at India's premier agri food trade show.

The ceremony commenced with a meet-and-greet alongside Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of I

ITC Infotech Establishes Asia-Pacific Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Melbourne, Australia

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:39:54 GMT

BusinessWire India

Melbourne [Australia]/ Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 17: ITC Infotech, a leading global technology services provider, has established its Asia-Pacific headquarters and Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Melbourne, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Australia and the region.

The new facility was officially inaugurated by Mr Paul Hamer MP, State Member for Box Hill and Parli

Australian Catholic University Announces Scholarships for Indian Students: Check Eligibility and How to Apply

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:39:04 GMT

BusinessWire India

New Delhi [India], February 16: Australian Catholic University (ACU) has announced a range of scholarships for Indian students planning to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Australia. The scholarships are aimed at supporting high-achieving Indian nationals across key disciplines, including education, business, law, health sciences, computer science, and data science.

These

University of Melbourne and TIDCO to Collaborate on Emerging Technologies

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:34:04 GMT

BusinessWire India

New Delhi [India], January 30: The University of Melbourne has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) Limited, at The India Global Education Summit organised by the Tamil Nadu Government under the leadership of Honourable Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. The move signals a shared ambition to deepen res

Hockey India announces 18-member Indian men's squad for U18 Asia Cup 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:08 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 21 (ANI): Hockey India has announced the 18-member Indian U-18 Men's squad that will represent the nation at the upcoming Men's U18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara 2026. The prestigious continental tournament hosted by Japan will take place from May 29 to June 6.

The squad, announced on Wednesday, was selected after a rigorous National Coaching Camp at Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai ji) Central

ATP roundup: Aleksander Kovacevic stuns top seed in Hamburg

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:55:10 GMT

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Lucky loser Aleksandar Kovacevic rallied to stun No. 1 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 at the Hamburg Open on Wednesday in Germany.

Kovacevic trailed 4-1 in the deciding set before winning five straight games to beat the fifth-ranked player in the world and become the first American to reach the Hamburg quarterfinals since Andre Agassi and Pete Sa

Switzerland's Rodriguez, Xhaka make fourth World Cup rosters

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:06 GMT

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Defender Ricardo Rodriguez and midfielder Granit Xhaka will each take part in their fourth World Cup after being named to Switzerland manager Murat Yakin's 26-player roster.

The pair have each equaled Xherdan Shaqiri's Swiss record of 12 World Cup finals appearances.

On the other end of the experience spectrum will be 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzamb

India U18 Men end series with a 3-3 draw against Australia

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:01:07 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): The India U18 Men's Hockey Team ended their four-match series against Australia with a 3-3 draw at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday.

The U18 men finished the series with one win, two draws, and one loss, as per a Hockey India press release.

India started the match strongly and scored two early goals, cour

Rani doing stellar job with fast-progressing U-18 group: U-21 Women's coach Tim White

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:59:09 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Head Coach Tim White has praised the growing talent pool in the country's underage national pathway during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series in Bhopal. White, who took charge of the U-21 national setup in Bengaluru nearly six weeks ago, emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between t

India U-18 women register an emphatic 4-1 win over Australia

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:59:33 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): The Indian U-18 Women's Hockey Team produced a dominant display to defeat Australia U-18 Women's Team 4-1 in the fourth and final match of the series at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal on Wednesday.

Australia took the lead early in the first quarter through Aurora Kovacevich (8'), putting the visitors ahead. India, however, responded quick

"Impact on India less due to good management, foresight": Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisis

Wed, 20 May 2026 03:04:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla praised the Centre's handling of the ongoing energy crisis triggered by tensions in West Asia, stating that the impact on India has remained comparatively limited due to effective planning and timely intervention by the government.

In an interview with ANI, Shringla said on Wednesday that energy prices across sever

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-FOOTBALL-AFC U17 ASIAN CUP 2026-CHINA VS AUSTRALIA

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:45:17 GMT

(260520) -- JEDDAH, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kutleshi Besian (R) of Australia vies with Zhang Bolin of China during the semifinal match between China and Australia at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

NFL approves increase to 10 international games

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:55:07 GMT

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NFL owners approved on Tuesday a maximum of 10 league-run international regular-season games per season, an increase from eight annually, starting as soon as 2027.

'There's a path to 10 (international games) in 2027,' executive vice president of club business, international and league events Peter O'Reilly said from the NFL's spring league meeting in Orlando, Fla.

"Australia tour will give us good practice, help playing Nations Cup with full confidence": Indian women's hockey skipper Salima Tete

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:04:37 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian women's hockey skipper Salima Tete said that the upcoming tour to Australia will enable the Women in Blue to identify their areas of improvement and performing well will help them represent the country in the upcoming Nations Cup with 'full confidence'.

Hockey India has announced the Indian Women's Hockey Team for the upcoming Tour of Austra

Chamberlain won the Battle of Britain and saved Australia too

Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

In conditions of radical uncertainty, the disciplined leader does not commit prematurely to a terminal strategy, writesVince Hooper.

EVERY TIME A MINISTERin Canberra suggests that Australia's China strategy might include dialogue alongside deterrence or thatAUKUS's timeline deserves scrutiny, or that thePine Gapbargain ought to be examined rather than sanctified the same three words detonate in the letters pages

The real assault on aspiration isnt tax reform: Its inequality

Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

When aspiration pathways are blocked, the political rhetoric of aspiration becomes detached from economic reality, writes ProfessorCarl Rhodes.

SINCE TREASURERJIM CHALMERSreleased his FederalBudgeton 12 May, critics on the political right have attacked it relentlessly.

Some of this is downright comical, from The Daily Telegraph calling the budget a "big taxing communist manifesto" to The Australian accusing

X Rubicon: The hidden casualties of secret wars

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Former U.S. Army Ranger Sean Griobhthas X Rubicon is a powerful and deeply unsettling account of war, trauma and the hidden human cost of covert military operations, writesJim Kable.

JUST DAYS AGO, I sat in a cinema here in southeast Australia watching yet another slick military recruitment advert young men and women jogging along a beach, throwing themselves into the late afternoon surf.

Career. Adventure.

'Melania': A documentary in search of a subject

Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Widely criticised as little more than a propaganda piece, Melania is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Digital editorDan Jensensat through all 104 minutes so you dont have to.

THERE IS A MOMENT inMelaniawhere the First Lady remarks that her inauguration outfit will one day sit in a museum.

It is one of the few moments in the film where anything remotely resembling ambition appears on screen.

Brett Ratner

Feeding the rich, poor fed to wolves. Well done Angus!

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Perhaps its no surprise that Opposition Leader Angus Taylor would seek to jump on the orange bandwagon by cosying up to One Nation, and emulating Trump, since the PHONies recent surge in popularity and the Libs ever-plunging support.

It is surprising, however, given former Liberal Leader Peter Duttons Trumpian ways led to his devastating election loss when the Liberal Party he led at the time was throttled and he

Facts in, garbage out: Why the RBA needs functional finance

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

As cost-of-living pressures mount, critics argue Australias inflation response is worsening the pain rather than solving the problem, writesDavid Higginbottom.

WHEN THE COST OF LIVING rises, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)'s answer is to raise the cost of living further.

In May 2026, RBA governorMichele Bullock's board voted 8-1 to lift the cash rate to4.35 per centthe third rise of the year in response

Before the marches: They were already here

Wed, 20 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Muslim men who stopped to pray five times a day in the red dust of the Australian interior, doing the work that made modern Australia possible, their names are largely lost to us, but their legacy remains, writesWayne Hawkins.

PICTURE A DESERT TRACKin central Australia, 1872. TheOverland Telegraphline the wire that would connect a continent to the world is being threaded through country that has broken European e

Hong Kongs Future Beyond China: A UK-Based Charter City Vision

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:27:14 GMT

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In March 2026, a group of Australian authors publishedSecession by Western Australia, a provocative work that does not merely speculate on independence, but lays out a detailed constitutional, legal, and economic blueprint for a new sovereign state. Grounded in historical grievances and contemporary political tensions within the Australia

Federal Budget reveals Australias mounting digital technical debt

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Last week's FederalBudgetresembles a large-scale repair-and-maintenance program for an increasingly complex digital society, writesPaul Budde.

THE 202627 FEDERAL BUDGET reveals something important about Australias digital future. Despite billions in ICT spending, this is not a budget driven by bold technological transformation. It is a budget focused on maintaining increasingly complex digital systems, managing c

Cape Town Marathon sees fastest race on African soil as Kipchoge begins world tour

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:47:49 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The Cape Town Marathon produced the fastest marathon ever run on African soil on Sunday, while Kenyan great Eliud Kipchoge launched his seven-continent world tour with a 16th-place finish in his first marathon in Africa.

Ethiopian runners dominated the elite races, sweeping the men's and women's podiums as course records fell in ideal conditions in South Africa's legislative capital

3 dead after 2-car crash in Sydney's south

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:15:15 GMT

SYDNEY, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Three people have died following a two-car crash in Sydney's south early Saturday, police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said.

About 12:25 a.m. Saturday, police attended a home in Gymea Bay, some 30 km southwest of Sydney's central business district, following reports of a concern for welfare, NSW police said in a statement.

Officers attempted to speak to a 42-

China finishes runner-up in AFC U17 Asian Cup

Fri, 22 May 2026 19:15:19 GMT

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Xinhua) -- China finished runner-up in the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup after losing to Japan 3-2 in the final on Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Australian study uncovers why some brain regions are prone to tumors

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:45:04 GMT

MELBOURNE, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have identified biological factors that make certain regions of the brain more prone to tumor growth, offering new insights into how brain cancers arise.

Using fruit fly models, the researchers examined why cancer-causing mutations trigger tumors in some brain areas but not others, said a statement released Thursday by Australia's Peter MacCallum Cancer Cent

Scientists find coral refuge in Western Australia showing rare heat resilience

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:15:17 GMT

SYDNEY, May 22 (Xinhua) -- A group of coral reefs off the Australian state of Western Australia (WA) has shown remarkable resistance to extreme marine heat, offering rare hope for reef survival under climate change, new research reveals.

Researchers from Australia's James Cook University (JCU) and partner institutions found minimal coral bleaching at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands (HAI) despite massive and deadly

Why Australia's cuts to news services in the Indo-Pacific are a failure of soft diplomacy

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:39:14 GMT

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Australia seems intent on missing a vital opportunity to win the hearts and minds of our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific, particularly Southeast Asia, through its continued refusal to guarantee ongoing funding for transnational news services in the region.

Since the second world war, Australia has provided news services a

Australia has had 7 prime ministers this century. For incumbents it's been like riding a tiger

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:41:11 GMT

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How do we sum up the performance of the seven individuals who have led Australia this century? At least two preliminary observations are relevant.

That the nation has had a lean run with prime ministers during the recent past is not really that unexpected. History indicates there are peaks and troughs in prime-ministeri

Bulgaria to certify quality of its rose oil: minister

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:15:17 GMT

SOFIA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Bulgaria's new minister of agriculture and food announced Thursday that the country is to establish a certification system to guarantee the quality of its rose oil.

Plamen Abrovsky told a press conference in Sofia that the price of Bulgarian rose oil is under pressure from unregulated imports and synthetic production, and therefore his ministry wants to give every rose oil producer in t

China Focus: Hit film brings overseas Chinese remittance letters back into spotlight

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:46:07 GMT

Qiaopi -- letters and remittances sent home by earlier generations of overseas Chinese -- once traveled quietly across oceans, carrying longing and news from distant lives back to families w

Researchers in Australia unveil fast-charging battery breakthrough

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:15:03 GMT

CANBERRA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have developed a new battery technology that could significantly cut electric vehicle (EV) charging times, a study has revealed.

Researchers at Australia's Adelaide University created lithium-ion pouch battery cells to record a charge of more than 85 percent after six minutes, while maintaining an energy density of about 240 watt-hours per kilogram, said a un

Cambodia, Australia launch climate resilience program

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:15:17 GMT

PHNOM PENH, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Australia on Thursday launched a partnership for climate resilience.

Climate change is increasingly affecting Cambodia's water systems, agriculture, livelihoods and communities, said a joint press release at the launching event, adding that strengthened water governance is critical to improving resilience to floods, droughts and changing climate conditions.

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Australian FM condemns Israel's "shocking" treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:45:07 GMT

CANBERRA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday condemned Israel's taunting of detained activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, saying the treatment is "shocking and unacceptable."

Wong made the remarks on social media platform X in response to a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showing his taunting of bound detained activists on thei

Why diphtheria, whooping cough and measles have come back in Australia

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:52:09 GMT

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Diphtheria was once one of Australia's most feared childhood infections, killing thousands of children before vaccines were available. Then for decades, it became so rare most doctors never saw a case.

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Yang Shung-z, winner of the International Booker Prize, reveals a Taiwan many Australians have never seen

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:32:17 GMT

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Yang Shung-z and her English translator Lin King have received the 2026 International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue. The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award in its ten-year history, and Yang is the first Taiwanese writer

Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:18:24 GMT

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Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states.

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by the toxin-producing bacteria, Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It spreads through conta

If CSIRO cuts climate science jobs, this is what's at stake for Australia

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:48:59 GMT

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CSIRO is today expected to announce up to 350 people will lose their jobs - just days after the Australian government boosted funding to the national science agency by A$387 million.

Our scientific colleagues have told us roughly a third of CSIRO's climate modellers are expected to lose their jobs - five out of 15 scient

CSIRO is cutting climate science jobs. This is what's at stake for Australia

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:48:59 GMT

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CSIRO has told staff it will cut 92 positions in its environment unit - just days after the Australian government boosted funding to the national science agency by A$387 million.

Our scientific colleagues have told us roughly a third of CSIRO's climate modellers will lose their jobs - between four and six roles out of ab

Study confirms rare 14,000-km humpback whale migration across ocean

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:45:30 GMT

SYDNEY, May 20 (Xinhua) -- An international team of scientists has documented, for the first time, humpback whales traveling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, a journey spanning more than 14,000 kilometers across open ocean.

The findings, published Wednesday in Royal Society Open Science, set new records for the greatest distances ever confirmed between sightings of individual humpback wh

Australia prepares emergency support as diphtheria outbreak worsens

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:15:16 GMT

CANBERRA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Australia is preparing an emergency health support package after more than 220 diphtheria cases were recorded nationwide this year, marking the country's largest outbreak in decades, health officials said on Wednesday.

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the surge as "very concerning" at a press conference, noting case numbers are "about 30 times the average number of di

China advances to AFC U17 Asian Cup final with win over Australia

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:15:30 GMT

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup here on Tuesday, reaching the final for the first time in 22 years.

China posed an early threat through several attacking moves in the opening stage and continued to dominate during the first half, but the Australian defense managed to keep the score level until halftime.

China broke the d

Man dies, four others in serious condition following alleged shooting in southwest Sydney

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:45:04 GMT

SYDNEY, May 20 (Xinhua) -- A man has died in hospital and four other men are in serious condition following an alleged shooting in southwest Sydney, police said on early Wednesday.

Police were called to Liverpool Hospital at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, following reports two men -- both believed to be aged in their 20s -- had presented with multiple wounds, police in the Australian state of New South Wales said i

Urgent: China reaches AFC U17 Asian Cup final

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:46:12 GMT

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup here on Tuesday, reaching the final for the first time in 22 years.

Namibian experts say China zero-tariff access to boost export diversification, investment

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:16:19 GMT

WINDHOEK, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff market access arrangement for Namibia presents a significant opportunity for the southern African country to diversify exports, expand agricultural trade, and stimulate investment in export-oriented sectors, Namibian economic analysts said Tuesday.

In a joint analysis released on the Brief Namibia online publication Tuesday, Namibian experts Robeth Simon and Hasek

129,000 years of crocodiles: what we know about Australasia's ancient apex predators

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:05 GMT

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The sight of a saltwater crocodile basking on a mudbank is one of the most iconic and intimidating images of northern Australia. Yet the crocodiles that inhabit the region today are just the survivors of a much richer and stranger lost world.

Until recently, Australasia was home not just to the familiar crocodiles found

Flock could have led to quicker arrests in shooting spree, Austin officials say

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:08:32 GMT

Flock could have led to quicker arrests in shooting spree, Austin officials say

PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment management

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:08:24 GMT

PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment management

2 suspects in shooting at Islamic Center in San Diego are dead

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:07:53 GMT

2 suspects in shooting at Islamic Center in San Diego are dead

NYPD launches anti-drone defense unit for use at World Cup

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:46 GMT

NYPD launches anti-drone defense unit for use at World Cup

Video- Kern County deputies run BearCat over man who fired shots at them, killed another officer

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:40 GMT

Video- Kern County deputies run BearCat over man who fired shots at them, killed another officer

ICE officer charged with assault, false reporting by Minnesota prosecutors in nonfatal shooting

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:33 GMT

ICE officer charged with assault, false reporting by Minnesota prosecutors in nonfatal shooting

Joe Rogan, Marc Andreessen debate Flock Safety after Austin shooting spree

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:32 GMT

Joe Rogan, Marc Andreessen debate Flock Safety after Austin shooting spree

Retired cop agrees to $850K settlement with sheriff who arrested him over Charlie Kirk posts

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:24 GMT

Retired cop agrees to $850K settlement with sheriff who arrested him over Charlie Kirk posts

Bowie Police officer convicted of attempted murder for shooting at unarmed man on roadside

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:04 GMT

Bowie Police officer convicted of attempted murder for shooting at unarmed man on roadside

New Hampshire trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driver, crashing head-on

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:52 GMT

New Hampshire trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driver, crashing head-on

Massachusetts State Police academy closes while implementing reforms following recruit's death

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:38 GMT

Massachusetts State Police academy closes while implementing reforms following recruit's death

What police are seeing as protests target religious institutions

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:05:26 GMT

What police are seeing as protests target religious institutions

New Mexico cops from across counties flock to this city for a place to call home

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:52 GMT

New Mexico cops from across counties flock to this city for a place to call home

Genesee County paramedic deputies begin whole blood transfusions for trauma patients in the field

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:47 GMT

Genesee County paramedic deputies begin whole blood transfusions for trauma patients in the field

Bodycam man whose kidnapping attempt was thwarted by 85-year-old bystander arrested

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:42 GMT

Bodycam man whose kidnapping attempt was thwarted by 85-year-old bystander arrested

Dashcam- Minnesota officer arrests another officer in accused DUI crash

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:22 GMT

Dashcam- Minnesota officer arrests another officer in accused DUI crash

$15B city budget aims to help LAPD hire 510 police officers

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:04:03 GMT

$15B city budget aims to help LAPD hire 510 police officers

Shooting near White House- Secret Service kills suspect after gunfire erupts at checkpoint

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:03:35 GMT

Shooting near White House- Secret Service kills suspect after gunfire erupts at checkpoint

FINAL TEAMS- Cowboys vs Rabbitohs - Round 12, 2026

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:44:18 GMT

FINAL TEAMS- Cowboys vs Rabbitohs - Round 12, 2026