AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:54:27 GMT

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their AUKUS defense agreement, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 30.

In a joint statement, AUKUS said these vehicles will start being delivered in 2027.

Shreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, Tilak Varma to be his deputy: BCCI sources

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:32:32 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of India's senior men's team in T20Is, with Tilak Verma to be his deputy, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) sources.

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the selection committee have reached a consensus on appointing Iyer as T20I captain, whil

Digital frauds now driven by organised cross-border crime networks: Maharashtra official

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Digital fraud has evolved from isolated cases of forgery and fake signatures into a highly organised, cross-border criminal enterprise, with cybercrime networks operating through dedicated compounds in countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Maharashtra Principal Secretary Brijesh Singh said on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the FICCI Conference on Next-Gen Fo

Shaun Tait steps down as Bangladesh fast bowling coach to focus on family

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:59:52 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 4 (ANI): Former Australia pacer Shaun Tait has resigned from his role as Bangladesh's fast bowling coach with immediate effect, ending a 12-month stint with the national team as he looks to spend more time with his young family.

The 43-year-old Tait, who joined the Bangladesh setup in May last year on a contract that was scheduled to run until November 2027, announced his decision on Thur

FUME Reaches 15,000 Clients Across India and Abroad, Establishing India's Leading Diagnostic-First Root-Cause Metabolic Decoding Platform

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:34:24 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 4: FUME (FUME Shredding Hub Private Limited), a Bengaluru-based preventive metabolic health platform, has announced that it has supported over 15,000 individuals across India, the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia through its root-cause health transformation programmes. Founded in 2020 by Jagannath Das, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus,a

"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:32:24 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): As England prepare to return to action in the ICC World Test Championship, captain Ben Stokes believes the side will be highly motivated to secure a series win against New Zealand in their three-match series starting June 4.

Speaking ahead of the first Test at Lord's, Stokes said, 'You'll be seeing an England team go out there that's still desperate to win. We'll go out there, and we'll

Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:31:29 GMT

By Vipul Kashyap

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI series against Afghanistan and could miss the series, as per a BCCI sources.

Rohit, who missed some Indian Premier League (IPL) game time due to a hamstring injury, is included in the Indian squad but his participation was subject to fitness.

In nine IPL matches this yea

Poster | Australia has "ideological disagreement" with U.S. on tariffs: PM

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:15:21 GMT

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pushed back against the U.S. plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, calling any such measure "unjustified and inconsistent" with the free trade agreements between the two countries.

"There is an ideological disagreement where the United States administration has broken with what was a decades-long understanding that tariffs are not positive for the countr

Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan series due to hamstring injury: BCCI sources

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:27 GMT

By Vipul Kashyap

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Star India batter Virat Kohli is ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan at home due to a hamstring injury, as per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources.

Virat was seen struggling while running during the final stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Ahmedabad, but took the Roy

USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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U.S. men's national team center back Chris Richards worked out on his own Wednesday for the first time since arriving at the team's pre-World Cup camp last week.

Multiple reporters shared video of Richards going through individual training in Fayetteville, Ga., as he recovers from torn ankle ligaments suffered while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17. The 26-year

United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.

The donation provides tickets to matches at all 11 American World Cup venues from June 12 to July 19. Tickets also will be available for each level of the 48-nati

Italians Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Arnaldi will meet for French Open title spot

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:55:11 GMT

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Italians Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi will play for a spot in the French Open final after both men reached their first Grand Slam semifinals on Wednesday in Paris.

Cobolli, the No. 10 seed, recorded a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their quarterfinal match while the unseeded Arnaldi advanced when another unseed

Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for Australia ODIs after four-year gap

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:22 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 3 (ANI): Bangladesh selectors have brought back middle-order batter Mosaddek Hossain to the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia, which begins next week, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The 30-year-old is one of two changes from the squad that featured against New Zealand in April, with Nurul Hasan also returning. Mahidul Islam and Afif Hossain have been omitted from the squad

Chitkara University Launches Punjab's First IRM India Affiliate-Licensed Global Centre for Enterprise Risk Management

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:01:33 GMT

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Punjab / Chandigarh [India], June 3: In a significant step towards strengthening India's resilience and global competitiveness, the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) India Affiliate has established its third Global Centre for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) at Chitkara University, Punjab. This development marks

KNAV Announces Follow-on Investment From NKSquared to Accelerate Global Expansion

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:01 GMT

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Atlanta [US] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: KNAV, a global accounting and advisory firm delivering integrated services across assurance, tax, and advisory, announced today a follow-on investment from NKSquared, the US-based investment firm of Nikhil Kamath, investor and entrepreneur.

The firm will deploy the majority of this capital toward pursuing international acquisitions to e

"Something has got to give" Cummins hints at skipping IPL next year as Australia gear up for Ashes, WC2027

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:04:00 GMT

Sydney [Australia], June 3 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins has hinted that he could skip next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) as he prepares for a long Test season and for their road to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Cummins is back home after featuring for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the second half of their season, which ended in the eliminator. He will be aiming to freshen his legs for the next Test assignm

Japan: Government panel calls for stricter social media checks to protect minors

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:32:15 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], June 3 (ANI): A government panel in Japan on Tuesday called for strengthening the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to have stricter age verification and restricting some features, in a list of proposed measures to protect underage social media users, Kyodo News reported.

According to Kyodo News, the panel of the communications ministry noted that a blanket age-based ban,

Careers are no longer linear. UWA's global MBA with IIMK Certificate is helping managers step into the global market

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:10 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 3: The global economy today houses a highly competitive labour market. Over 52% of professionals globally are seeking new roles, yet nearly 80% feel unprepared to navigate the job market due to skills gaps and uncertainty about standing out. The same 2026 LinkedIn Research report states that professionals are changing roles and industries more frequently than ever, reflecting a move t

All-format India series headlines New Zealand's blockbuster home summer schedule

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:58:44 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], June 3 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a blockbuster home summer schedule, with their men's and women's teams set to feature in an action-packed lineup of major international fixtures. The most notable feature of the schedule is India's highly anticipated all-format tour of New Zealand.

India and New Zealand will contest in five T20Is, five One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and

Ellis, Inglis, Green shine as Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in 2nd ODI

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:58:25 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], June 2 (ANI): Half-centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green and a four-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis were standouts as Australia secured a 41-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring match at Lahore on Tuesday.

With this win, Australia has levelled the three-match series 1-1.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. Spinners Arafat Minhas and Abrar Ahmed dominated the proceed

Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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An Iranian drone strike hit Kuwait International Airport, injuring several people and leading to the suspension of air traffic,Kuwaiti officials reported on June 3.

Kuwait's Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi stated that "a number of hostile drones targeted the passenger terminal (T1)," de

Rubio: No IRGC Members Allowed In Iran World Cup Delegation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington will not allow individuals with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to be included in the country's delegation for the FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 and is being co-hosted by Canada,

One Killed In Iranian Air Strikes On Kuwait

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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Kuwait says Iranian air attacks have left at least one person dead and several others injured, in addition to forcing the closure of Kuwait International Airport and damaging "vital installations," including diplomatic missions.

The country's Foreign Ministry said in astatementon June 3 that it condemned "the brutal and continuous Ira

US Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said.

In statements on June 2 and June 3, CENTCOM said that several Iranian missiles launched toward regional neighbors failed to reach their intended targets.

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Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik advance to French semis in straight sets

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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Alexander Zverev defeated one of tennis' promising young hotshots in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals. To return to the final in Paris, he'll have to oust another.

The second seed from Germany beat Spanish 27th seed Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday at Roland Garros, while Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik knocked out No. 28 seed Joao Fonseca of Br

Here is Indias answer to a broken world order

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:44 GMT

Tech rivalry between the US and China and wars in the Middle East are reshaping New Delhis foreign policy choices

India today operates within one of the most demanding geopolitical environments of the post-Cold War era. Two simultaneous and interconnected pressures are reshaping its foreign policy calculus: the accelerating economic and technological rivalry between the United States and China, a

From Wolvaardt to Shafali, a look at batters to watch out for in T20WC 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 promises a larger stage than ever before, with 12 teams competing for the trophy in England and Wales from June 1 onwards. In a format where games can shift in a matter of overs, batters capable of changing momentum instantly become priceless assets.

Past editions have consistently produced iconic batting performances - whether it was the landmar

"That 76 not out against NZ meant more than 127 in the semifinal": Jemimah on overcoming form slump in ICC Women's WC

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:34:07 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues spoke about the most anxious she felt while batting in her life during a must-win ICC Women's World Cup campaign against New Zealand last year, adding that her half-century against White Ferns meant more to her than her century in a record-breaking chase against Australia in the semifinal.

Rodrigues, who is gunning for some incredible pe

Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades set to merge into one BBL franchise

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:32 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], June 2 (ANI): Melbourne's two Big Bash League (BBL) rivals, Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, are reportedly set to merge into a single franchise in a major structural shift for Australian T20 franchise cricket.

According to Sen Cricket, Cricket Victoria staff were briefed on Tuesday afternoon about plans to merge Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades into a single 'super' Victori

Dutch legend Taeke Taekema joins Indian Women's Hockey Team for specialised dragflicking camp

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:58:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema joined the Senior Indian Women's Hockey Team for a specialised training camp focused on dragflicking and penalty-corner execution during the team's tour of Australia and New Zealand from May 26 to June 21 2026.

Taekema has been brought in to further sharpen the skills of dragflickers as the Indian team prepares for the FIH Hockey Women's

Recharge Power and Energy Decarb Launch Joint Venture Targeting Australia's PV and BESS Market

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:59:22 GMT

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Taipei [Taiwan], June 2: Recharge Power (7921-TW), a pioneer and market leader in Taiwan's battery energy storage systems (BESS) industry, today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Australian energy developer Energy Decarb. The two companies will jointly develop renewable energy projects in Australia through a newly established joint venture (the JV), marking Recharge Power'

Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:31:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian Women's Team for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Salima Tete will continue to lead the side for the tournament. Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam will provide the team with reliable and experienced options for goalkeeping. In defence, Sushil

Ellyse Perry nears historic 50-match milestone in Women's T20 World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry closes in on a landmark appearance in the Women's T20 World Cup as the world No. 1 side opens its campaign against South Africa in Manchester on June 13.

Veteran all-rounder Perry, who has featured in every Australian squad since the inaugural edition in 2009, is set to make history by becoming the first player to reach 50 appearances in t

Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that no sanctions on Iran will be lifted in exchange for Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a Senate committee hearing on June 2, Rubio said, "That's not been discussed. That's not been offered."

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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Amid uncertainty over weeks of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the US Treasury has made a major new sanctions announcement targeting Irans largest crypto exchange, Nobitex.

In a statement on June 2 it said Nobitex and three other digital exchanges were being hit. It said Nobitex was a conduit for transactions

Jaishankar meets Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles; shares assessments on Indo-Pacific, bilateral strategic ties

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:30:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, to deliberate on regional dynamics, the Indo-Pacific theatre, and the advancement of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The high-level meeting took place on Monday and served to consolidate strategic understanding and review mutual sec

Aryna Sabalenka ousts Naomi Osaka to reach French Open quarters again

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her fourth straight French Open quarterfinal with a 7-5, 6-3 defeat of No. 16 Naomi Osaka of Japan in the first women's night-session match in three years on Friday in Paris.

It was a thorough win for Sabalenka, the 2025 runner-up who is still seeking her first career French Open championship. The Belarus native had 12 aces to Osak

Serena Williams to make professional tennis return at 44

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:33:50 GMT

London [UK], June 1 (ANI): Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to make a return to professional tennis at the age of 44 at next week's HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, marking her first competitive appearance since the 2022 US Open.

Williams has not played on the professional circuit since her defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open in 2022. At the time, she described her decision as 'evolving away' from te

Madison Keys, last U.S. woman remaining, bows out of French Open

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:16 GMT

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Madison Keys, the last American woman competing in the singles draw of the 2026 French Open, fell to Russia's Diana Shnaider 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 during fourth-round play on Monday in Paris.

The 19th-seeded Keys entered the match 3-0 in her career against No. 25 Shnaider, but was done in by poor serving (four double faults to two aces) and 50 unforced errors against 27

Kapil Dev hails India-Australia ties at 'Manobal' event; Richard Marles applauds KHUSHII foundation's work

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:02:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev hailed the relationship between India and Australia, commending both governments for fostering closer relations, while Australia's Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, praised the KHUSHII (Kinship for Humanitarian Social and Holistic Intervention in India) organisation's impactful work.

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"Virat Kohli is a huge name in Australia": Deputy PM Richard Marles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:59:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Monday said that Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is 'a huge name in Australia,' while praising the strong ties between the two nations.

Marles also expressed his admiration for Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev and highlighted the strong relationship between India and Australia during his participation in th

India, Australia to inaugurate joint staff talks; reaffirm commitment to Quad initiatives

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:58:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): At the second round of the Defence Minister's dialogue here in the national capital, India and Australia expressed satisfaction on the expansion of military cooperation into new areas. The Joint Statement mentioned that the leaders looked forward to inaugurating the Joint Staff talks later this year.

'Ministers welcomed increased information sharing between operational headquarter

Sandeep Marwah Honoured with Prestigious Literature Award in Sydney

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:32:44 GMT

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Sydney [Australia], June 1: In a grand and inspiring gathering of distinguished literary personalities, community leaders, artists, and members of the Indian diaspora, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of AAFT and President of ICMEI, was honoured with the prestigious Literature Award by the Indian Literary and Art Society of Australia (ILASA Inc.) in recognition of his remarkable four-decade-long contribution to cr

India, Australia set to develop MoU for deepening defence industrial collaboration

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:31:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): India and Australia announced on Monday that they would begin developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with regard to the provision of defence articles and services as the next step in deepening defence industrial collaborations. This marks a major step toward co-production and co-development of military hardware.

The decisions were announced following the second India-Austr

RCB's IPL triumph reflects India-Australia partnership, says Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday highlighted the strong sporting and cultural ties between Australia and India, pointing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) title win.

He praised RCB's batting heavyweight Virat Kohli's match-winning innings and noted the contributions of Australian players Josh Hazlewood

"India, Australia defence engagements increased...": Rajnath Singh hails Defence Ministers' Dialogue

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:02:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Annual India-Australia Defence Minister's Dialogue and underlined how since its inception last year, ties between the two countries have deepened on the front of military engagements.

He made the remarks here in New Delhi while speaking at the second round of the India-Australia Defence Ministers Dialogue (DMM).

Singh told

Maharashtra issues Letter of Intent to AirTrunk for Rs 2 lakh crore data centre project in Raigad

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:02:22 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): The Maharashtra government has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Australia-based data centre company AirTrunk for land allotment at the Raigad Pen Growth Centre for a proposed data centre project involving an investment of Rs 2 lakh crore.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development through a social media post after meeting AirTrunk founder

Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles says that India-Australia defence ties are "at a high-water mark"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:02:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday said that India and Australia have 'never been more strategically aligned' and in terms of defence ties are 'at a high-water mark' during the bilateral talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

Speaking during the bilateral talks in the c

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles pays tributes at National War Memorial

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:33:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday paid tributes at the National War Memorial here in the national capital.

His visit to India comes as he participates in the annual Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

Australian Ambassador to India, Philip Green welcomed Marles and in a post on X highlighted how the visit reflects the momentum, strategic depth & enduring 'dos

Italy's Cristian Volpato switches eligibility, named to Australia's World Cup roster

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:40:31 GMT

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Four years after declining an invitation to play for Australia, midfielder Cristian Volpato was named to the country's roster Sunday night for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Volpato, 22, was born in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia, but is a dual citizen of Australia and Italy. Having played for Italy's junior national teams since 2022, Volpato changed his national el

"They have been unbelievable": Padikkal lauds team's bowling lineup as RCB carry out successful IPL title defence

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:58:56 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 1 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal hailed the team's bowling lineup after the side clinched their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the final of the 2026 season, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

RCB's bowling has been one of the biggest reasons for their 2026

"Feels superb": Rajat Patidar after leading RCB to back-to-back IPL titles

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:32:31 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 1 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar expressed delight, saying he 'feels superb' after leading the side to their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title win as they defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the final of the 2026 season, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

RCB became only the third side after Chen

Arafat Minhas registers first fifer by Pakistan bowler on ODI debut

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:34:33 GMT

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], May 31 (ANI): Pakistan spinner Arafat Minhas made history, becoming the first-ever bowler from his team to take a five-wicket haul on ODI debut.

Minhas achieved this milestone during his side's first ODI match against Australia at Rawalpindi, taking 5/32 in 10 overs to wrap up Australia for a sub-par score.

Before this, Zakir Hussain (4/19 against New Zealand at Peshawar in 1984), he

Women's cricket: Thailand, Malaysia and China qualify for Asian Games event

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:32:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Thailand and Malaysia, who faced off in the final of the women's cricket qualifying tournament for the 2026 Asian Games, have secured their spots in the main event, along with China, which finished third on Sunday.

The Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, in September and October.

The qualifiers, held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26 to M

"My first friend and lifelong confidant": Jamie Lee Curtis mourns passing of her elder sister Kelly

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:30:33 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 31 (ANI): The 'Sentinel' actress Kelly Curtis and sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69.

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis shared the news of her demise on her Facebook handle while remembering her elder sister. She described her late sister as her 'first friend and lifelong confidant' in a heartwarming tribute note to her sister.

'A warm aloha to my older sis

"My last memory of him was happy": Niall Horan remembers his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:31:39 GMT

Los Angeles [US], May 31 (ANI): Singer Niall Horan has opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, revealing that he was in immediate denial after hearing the news, reported Variety.

Horan shared that he was with Payne a few weeks before his death.

'I'm glad of that, it means my last memory of him was happy. It still feels surreal. On day one, I was, like, 'Nah, it didn't ha

Rajnath Singh, Australian Dy PM to hold second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:32:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday.

The dialogue will review the progress in bilateral defence cooperation and identify new avenues for collaboration, an official statement by the Ministry of Defence said.

As p

India strengthens defence ties with New Zealand, Singapore on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:36 GMT

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): India on Sunday held high-level defence engagements with New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, focusing on deepening strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

In a post on X by the Ministry of Defence, it was stated that the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh 'held productive interactions with Defence Minister of New Zealand Ch

Minhas' fifer on ODI debut, Babar-Ghori stand power Pakistan to 5-wicket win over Australia in 1st ODI

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:03:49 GMT

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], May 31 (ANI): Arafat Minhas produced a dream ODI debut with a five-wicket haul before Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori guided Pakistan to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Australia in the first ODI match at Rawalpindi on Saturday.

The 21-year-old left-arm spinner returned remarkable figures of 5 for 32 from his full quota of 10 overs, becoming the first Pakistan bowler to claim a five-wicke

China: No Justice for Tiananmen Massacre 37 Years On

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT

(New York) - The Chinese government is intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre while strengthening social control throughout the country, Human Rights Watch said today.

The Tiananmen Massacre was precipitated by the peaceful gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square and other Chinese cities in April 1989 of students,

Vingegaard completes Grand Tour set with victory at the Giro d'Italia

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:29:10 GMT

Jonas Vingegaard sealed his Giro d'Italia triumph on Sunday, riding into Rome in pink on the final stage won by home hero Jonathan Milan, and becoming the only active rider to have claimed all three Grand Tours.

Dane Vingegaard rolled into the Italian capital to add the Giro to a pair ofTour de Francetitles in 2022 and 2023 and the Vuelta a Espana from 2025, the triple crown of roadcycling's three-week showpieces

FLASHBACK 2019: Put Gun Nation last!

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The dangers posed by political extremism, misinformation and vested interests continue to cast a long shadow over Australia's democracy.

In this story from 2019, IA founderDavid Donovandissected the revelations of Al Jazeera's How to Sell a Massacre sting operation and called for voters to put One Nation last.

FOLLOWING Al Jazeeras revelations inHow to Sell a Massacre, the second part of which aired on the

One Nation's poll surge and the politics of prediction

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Polls can capture a moment in time, but treating them as crystal balls risks turning political analysis into speculation, writes DrBinoy Kampmark.

IT SOUNDS LIKE an acute sewerage burst, but as much political commentary rests on the tired clich, we see the language of liquid velocity apply to parties that suddenly emerge in the polls as portentously relevant to watchers and news cyclists.

They surge away, g

Australian flotilla survivors describe ordeal after Gaza mission

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

A humanitarian mission may have ended at the border, but for some Australian participants, the ordeal was only just beginning, writesJane Salmon.

WHEN ACTIVISTNeve O'Connorboarded a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza, she knew there was a possibility she might be stopped.

What O'Connor did not expect, she says, was that the most frightening moments would come after the mission was over.

Just when we

Unpaid super is wage theft. From July, the excuses run out

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:02:00 GMT

As an accountant, I spend a lot of time looking at the gap between what a business owes its people and what actually reaches them.

The most stubborn gap isn't wages. It's superannuation. The ATO estimates more than $6 billion in super went unpaid in a single recent year, money workers had earned and never received.

We made wage theft a criminal offence in January 2025. Yet unpaid super has long been treated

Interview Brent J. Steele

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:42:31 GMT

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Dr Brent J. Steeleis the Francis D. Wormuth Presidential Chair and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Utah. He has been the co-editor in chief of Global Studies Quarterly, a journal of the International Studies Association, since its inception in 2020. Before moving to Utah, he was

Why are state and federal governments driving the koala to extinction

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Australias state and federal governments are committing crimes against nature in consistently refusing to listen to a deeply concerned public, the scientific community and conservation organisations, writesSue Arnold.

ARE WE DEALING WITHpolitical environmental vandalism?

This is a question hundreds of thousands of concerned Australians are asking as community after community holds demonstrations, writes end

The carbon capture con keeping fossil fuels alive

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Mainstream media is eagerly repeating the public relations triumphs of fossil fuel giants, but the fundamental laws of thermodynamics reveal a multi-billion-dollar accounting trick, writesMatthew Peel.

CORPORATE NEWS HEADLINES are currently flooded with triumphant PR declarations, withSantosrecently highlighting that itsMoomba facilityhas locked away 2 million tonnes of greenhouse gases.

Commercial networks

A party of Independents will only succeed if it is transparent

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The success of any party of Independents will depend not on its branding, but on whether it can deliver the transparency and accountability voters are demanding, writesDavid Higginbottom.

INDEPENDENT AUSTRALIA isright to askwhether a proposed party of Independents would become just another party.

It is not a trivial semantic objection. If independence is the selling point, then structure is the test. A move

Royal Commission under fire for excluding Palestinian perspectives

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism has sparked debate over free speech, protest rights and the place of Palestinian perspectives in public discourse, writesLyn Bender.

IS CONCERN for Palestine and the Palestinian people the newMcCarthyism?

Named for the Republican Senator who spearheaded (literally) the hunting down of suspected communist infiltrators and sympathisers, within the film industry, educatio

Beyond Reason Lies the Geopolitics of Impunity

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:12:02 GMT

The United States, China, Russia, Israel, the EU, India, Pakistan and the planet where shame no longer stops threats of war and bombings.

The world is not entering a new orderly Cold War, with clean maps and academic speeches. It is entering a more brutal age, where the great actors have discovered that they can bomb, blockade, sanction, invade, occupy, displace and militarize without paying a co

FIFA World Cup Group D preview: U.S. faces familiar foes

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:46:42 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Co-hosts the United States will meet familiar opposition in Group D of the FIFA World Cup after confronting Australia, Paraguay and Trkiye in friendlies last year. Trkiye returns to the World Cup after a 24-year absence, while Paraguay is back for the first time since 2010 and Australia arrives after reaching the last 16 in Qatar.

UNITED STATES

The team:

The United St

Researchers develop low-disturbance quantum measurement method

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:15:08 GMT

SYDNEY, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have developed a new way to detect quantum computing errors without significantly disrupting fragile quantum information, a potential step toward scalable systems.

The study demonstrates an "adaptive measurement" strategy using the nuclear spin of an antimony atom embedded in a silicon chip. The system encodes information across eight quantum states, allowing "

Across China: East China county expands overseas markets via toys, art products

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:45:41 GMT

HEFEI, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Despite being thousands of miles from the host countries of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the county-level city of Tianchang in east China's Anhui Province has managed to secure a place at the global sporting spectacle through an unlikely connection: plush toys.

Local toy manufacturers have supplied official World Cup mascot plush toys named Clutch, Maple and Zayu, along with other event-the

Scientists release largest map yet of cosmic magnetic fields

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:45:03 GMT

CANBERRA, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have produced the largest map yet of the Universe's magnetic fields, revealing an invisible cosmic web shaping galaxy formation and evolution.

The map, known as SPICE-RACS, is five times larger than previous efforts and draws on observations from the ASKAP radio telescope in Western Australia, said a statement of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organiza

8 arrested as Australian police dismantle alleged drug, firearm syndicate

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:45:17 GMT

MELBOURNE, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Police in Melbourne have arrested eight people after dismantling an alleged drug and firearm trafficking syndicate.

The police force in the state of Victoria said in a statement that officers investigating the distribution of cocaine, peptides, steroids and firearms executed simultaneous search warrants at 12 properties across Melbourne on Thursday morning.

During the searche

Australia commits funding to support Ebola response

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:45:03 GMT

CANBERRA, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government on Thursday committed funding to support the global response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and prevent the spread of the disease.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Minister for International Development Anne Aly said in a joint statement that Australia will provide 5 million Australian dollars (around 3.6 million U.S. dollars) to the initiati

Low-dose Zoladex won't be available in Australia from November. What might that mean for you?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:53:11 GMT

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The drug goserelin - commonly known as Zoladex - has been a quietly crucial medicine in Australia for decades.

This prescription medicine is used to suppress sex hormones, and is a key medication for the trea

Why Australia needs stronger laws to stop dangerous products being sold online

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:02:26 GMT

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As online marketplaces continue to boom, can consumers be confident the products we buy online are safe?

On Wednesday, independent consumer advocacy group Choice Share article

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The United States is threatening to impose trade tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries, including Australia, over their inaction on forced and slave labour worldwide.

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For a nation obsessed with professional sport, there is a surprising dearth of Aussie sports films. There have been, of course, a handful of memorable ones: The Club (1980), The Coolangatta Gold (1984) and, more recently, The Final Winter (2007).

But apart from the low-budget 2024 film Life After Fighting - understandabl

What's a living wake? The end-of-life ritual that lets you say goodbye on your own terms

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:35:43 GMT

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What would attending your own wake be like? To say goodbye to the people in your life in person? What stories would you tell in your own eulogy?

While still relatively uncommon, living wakes are an emerging end-of-life rite in Australia. They may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those who want to share one more cup

Australia opposes Israeli escalation in Lebanon: FM

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:15:38 GMT

MELBOURNE, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia opposes Israel's escalation in Lebanon and believes a ceasefire in the Middle East must include Lebanon, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday.

Speaking to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Wong said Canberra's position is clear and opposes escalation, adding that the ceasefire "from the beginning should have applied to Lebanon."

"We oppose Israel's e

Study links alcohol to overeating of ultra-processed foods

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:15:10 GMT

SYDNEY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Alcohol can trigger biological pathways that drive people to overconsume savory ultra-processed foods, potentially contributing to excess energy intake and weight gain, an Australian study shows.

The study, published in Obesity Reviews, found that alcohol increases levels of the hormone FGF21, which is linked to protein appetite and a preference for salty, umami flavors, said a stateme

See a new map of the universe's magnetic fields - the largest and most detailed ever made

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:33:54 GMT

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Magnetic fields are a fundamental part of the universe. They govern how small particles - the building blocks of planets, stars, and ultimately galaxies - move through space.

We still don't know how magnetic fields came to exist in the universe, but we do know they're everywhere. Earth itself has a magnetic field that co

Xinhua Headlines: China's shipping resilience underpins global supply chain confidence

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:15:26 GMT

by Xinhua writers Li Kun and Song Rui

TIANJIN, June 3 (Xinhua) -- As the international shipping industry faces rising unilateralism and protectionism, as well as geopolitical tensions, an expo in northern China has drawn over 400 exhibitors from home and abroad to explore ways to fortify global logistics, supply and industrial chains.

Running from Tuesday to Friday in the port city of Tianjin, the Fourth

Visitor boom pushes New Zealand services exports higher

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:15:17 GMT

WELLINGTON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's services exports rose sharply in the March 2026 quarter, driven largely by increased visitor spending, official data showed on Wednesday.

Services exports climbed 17 percent to 11.5 billion New Zealand dollars in the quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, according to Stats NZ.

Travel services led the growth, up 23 percent to 7 billion NZ dollars

Australian EV sales hit record high

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:09 GMT

CANBERRA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia hit a new record high in May, new data has revealed.

Monthly sales data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) on Wednesday showed that battery EVs accounted for 20 percent of all new vehicle sales nationwide in May, up from the previous record of 16.4 percent set in April.

Including hybrid and plug-in hybrid ve

Australian GDP growth slows to 0.3 pct in Q1

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:04 GMT

CANBERRA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia's rate of economic growth fell to 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data released on Wednesday.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that Australia's gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3 percent in the three months to the end of March, down from 0.9 percent in the preceding fourth quarter of 2025.

On an annual basis, it

Australia's economy slows as households tighten their belts, while AI investment surges

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:03:43 GMT

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Australia's economy grew by 0.3% in the first three months of 2026, slowing from 0.9% growth at the end of 2025, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figur

How flu overtook COVID as Australia's deadliest respiratory virus

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:40:15 GMT

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Many Australians have stopped worrying about respiratory viruses. The pandemic has passed and attention has shifted. COVID no longer dominates the headlines, and influenza is often dismissed as a routine winter illness.

But the

Astronomers trace mysterious cosmic signals to rare binary star system

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:15:21 GMT

SYDNEY, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Astronomers have identified the clearest evidence for the origin of mysterious cosmic signals, linking them to a rare binary star system that offers a natural laboratory for extreme physics.

Using Australia's ASKAP radio telescope, a University of Sydney-led team discovered a white dwarf star shredding material from its larger, less dense companion red dwarf. The system, named ASKAP J1

Rising fertilizer costs drive downturn in Australian wheat production

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:10 GMT

CANBERRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Australia's annual wheat harvest is set to fall by 26 percent year-on-year as a result of rising fertilizer prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East, according to a government report.

The agricultural commodities report published by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) on Tuesday said that national wheat production is forecast to

Millions of Australian workers awarded 4.75 pct pay rise

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:45:18 GMT

CANBERRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Australia's minimum wage will rise by almost six percent from July and millions more workers will receive a 4.75 percent pay rise following a review by the national workplace tribunal.

Handing down its decision following the annual wage review, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) said that the national minimum hourly wage for adult employees will rise from 24.95 Australian dollars (17.9 U

New Zealand bans travel for 3 extremist Israeli settlers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:45:14 GMT

WELLINGTON, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand government said on Tuesday that it will impose travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, joining partners including Australia and the European Union.

The sanctions target individuals accused of actively expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, including through violence, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in a statement.

"The actions

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:15:04 GMT

CANBERRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government on Tuesday imposed sanctions on three Israeli individuals and four entities in response to escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Announcing the sanctions in a statement, Penny Wong, Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, said settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank undermines Israel's security and its standing i

Australian population hits 28 mln

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:15:06 GMT

CANBERRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Australia's population reached 28 million on Tuesday, according to the national statistics bureau.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimated, based on growth trends, that the national population hit 28 million around 6 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, two years after the population surpassed 27 million people in 2024.

According to the ABS, on average

Ever seen a cave cricket? Australia now has three new species of these spindly, spider-like creatures

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:47:46 GMT

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When you picture a cave, you probably think of an environment devoid of life. But for most caves on Earth, this couldn't be further from the truth.

Caves are remarkably good at supporting life. Underground air temperature and humidity levels are usually consistent. For vulnerable species unable to tolerate fluctuations a

Almost 3 million workers will get a 4.75% pay rise in July. But wages can't catch up with inflation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:03:55 GMT

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Almost 2.8 million of Australia's lowest-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July 1 this year, after the latest Fair Work Commission annual decision on award wages.

Around 100,000 of those workers - the very lowest paid workers on entry le

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