- Briton praised for tackling Amsterdam knife attack suspect
- Nat’l Moon Sighting Committee to meet Sunday
- CA leaves Beijing for home
- Operation True Promise III against Israel will be staged: Iran
- UAE to use drones, AI to sight Shawwal crescent
- DMP deploys 667 patrol teams daily to ensure security during Eid: DB
- ‘No threat of conspiracy in empty Dhaka during Eid’
- Eid weather: Will the skies stay clear or bring surprises?
- India approves record $7.3b defense deal for 156 Light Combat Helicopters
- Australia to celebrate Eid-ul-fitr on Monday
- Heatwave offers no relief during Eid
- Can tea or coffee relieve headaches? An expert explains
- Padma Bridge toll: Over Tk4.25cr collected in 24 hours
- All set to hold Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at National Eidgah
- Kazakhstan’s Kaspi acquires Rabobank’s Turkiye operations in strategic move
- Thailand approves tax breaks for large commercial EVs
- Strict security measure taken for Eid: DB chief
- Ramadan may last 30 days, Eid likely Monday in Saudi Arabia
- Dentist shares most effective ways to whiten teeth
- Fire service urges precautions after Myanmar quake

Australia to celebrate Eid-ul-fitr on Monday
The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Monday will be the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr in Australia, based on astronomical data and moon sighting conditions for Shawwal 1446 AH, reports Gulf News. After consulting astronomical observatories and scientific institutions specializing in...

Australia rewrites plan to host 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Australia announced on Monday a major overhaul of its multi-billion-dollar plans to host the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane, following years of chaos and crisis. The new plan, reportedly including a new 60,000-seat stadium, rewrites much of a Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.4 billion) infrastructure...

Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka
Australia has conveyed to Bangladesh that they would now process visas for Bangladeshi citizens from its High Commission in Dhaka. Australian Home Minister Tony Burke called Bangladesh Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury over phone today (March 20) to inform him about the...

Bangladesh, Australia want cooperation to enable mobility of skilled workforce
Bangladesh and Australia on Monday emphasized enhancing collaboration between Bangladeshs Technical Training Centres (TTCs) and Australias Technical and Further Education (TAFE) for ensuring mutual recognition of degrees and upgrading technical education standards of Bangladesh to enable the...

David Warner set for Telugu film debut with cameo in ‘Robinhood’
Australian cricketer David Warner is set to make a special appearance in the Telugu film Robin Hood, and his first look has been officially released. Taking to social media, Warner announced that he will have a cameo role in the upcoming film Robinhood, starring Nithiin and Sreeleela. He also...

Australia call up three uncapped centre-backs for World Cup qualifiers
Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this months crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday. The Socceroos need to beat the Indonesians in Sydney next Thursday and China in Hangzhou five...

Australian man becomes first to walk out with total artificial heart implant
A man in his 40s from New South Wales, Australia, has become the first person to leave a hospital with a total artificial heart implant, after living with the device for over 100 days. Developed by Queensland-based Dr Daniel Timms, the BiVACOR total artificial heart is the worlds first...

Australia, England to play historic 150th anniversary Test at MCG
Australia and England will play historic pink-ball test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2027, marking the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, reports UNB. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the information in its website report. According to a statement from Cricket...

Cyclone Alfred left about 750,000 people without electricity
About 750,000 people were left without electricity due to the rupture of power transmission lines caused by tropical cyclone Alfred, Premier of Australias Queensland David Crisafulli said, reports BSS. Thats the largest ever loss of power from a natural disaster in Queenslands history,...

Tech giants oppose YouTube's exemption in Australia's social media law
Major technology companies, including Meta Platforms (owner of Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, and Snapchat, are urging the Australian government to reconsider its decision to exempt YouTube from forthcoming legislation that bans social media access for children under 16. The law, approved in...

Steve Smith retires from ODIs
Steve Smith announced his retirement from one-day international cricket on Wednesday after captaining Australia to a semi-final exit at the ICC Champions Trophy, bringing down the curtain on a career in the format that included two World Cup wins, Reuters reported. The 35-year-old batter,...

India looks to press ‘advantage’ against Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal
A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. And it comes with controversy. While Pakistan is hosting the tournament, India has not gone near Pakistan, refusing to go there. Instead, India has...

Australian police charge seven for Nazi salutes
Australian police on Wednesday charged seven men who allegedly performed Nazi salutes during a gathering at a club for Croatian expats. Police in the state of Victoria said the men had been photographed making the prohibited gesture on February 8 at the Croatian Club of Geelong. The charges...

Australia fines Telegram $640,000 for delay in answering child abuse, terrorism questions
Australias eSafety Commission has fined Telegram nearly $640,000 for delaying its response to inquiries regarding its efforts to combat child abuse material and extremist content on its platform. The penalty, announced on Monday, follows Telegrams failure to meet the deadline set by the Australian...

Turo plans to dominate Australian market taking down Airbnb
US car-sharing platform Turo claims to be Australias largest marketplace in the sector, despite setbacksincluding a scrapped IPO and links to fatal incidents in the US. CEO Andre Haddad is confident the company can avoid the pitfalls that have plagued other sharing economy giants. Founded in...

China dismisses Australia's allegation over naval drills on international waters
Chinaon Sunday dismissedAustraliasallegations that it did not give adequate notice before conducting naval drills in international waters. Chinas Defense Ministry said that Canberra had made unreasonable accusations and deliberately hyped up the situation after three flights were diverted...

Inglis leads Australia to record chase against England
Australia made the record of the highest successful chase in ICC tournament history, chasing down Englands 351 with 15 balls to spare in a thrilling Champions Trophy encounter in Lahore on Saturday, reports UNB. Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis starred with an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls, leading...

England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
England made their highest Champions Trophy total scoring 351 runs thanks to epic 165 runs from opener Ben Duckett in the match held at Pakistans Gaddafi National Stadium on Saturday. Englands record-breaking batting Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to field first....

Australia stands firm on climate justice and women’s rights in Bangladesh
The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladeshs overall development, including advancing climate justice, addressing crises, and ensuring womens rights. Australias Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley assured continued cooperation during a bilateral...

Australia elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match
Australia has won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game on Saturday in the Champions Trophy, reports UNB. Australia is being led by Steven Smith after its World Cup-winning pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc were ruled out of...

Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia
Kristin Tilley, Australias Ambassador for Climate Change has recognized Bangladeshs efforts and investments in adaptation and mitigation, which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB. She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md...

Australia to impose two-year ban on foreigners buying property
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign entities purchasing existing residential properties, a move aimed at addressing the countrys housing affordability crisis, reports ABC. Today, the government is announcing that we are going to ban foreign ownership of existing...

Australia clinch test series win against Sri Lanka
Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle on Sunday, reports UNB Top order batter Marnus Labuschagne flicked a delivery from retiring Sri Lankan player Dimuth Karunaratne to mid-wicket to complete...

Australia's Marcus Stoinis retires from ODI cricket, focuses on T20s
Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from ODI cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Stoinis, 35, will now focus on T20 cricket and remains available for Australia in that format. He scored 1495 runs in 71 ODIs at an average of 26.69...

Australia enacts strict anti-hate crime laws amid surge in anti-semitism
Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws on Thursday, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offences and displaying hate symbols, in a bid to tackle a recent surge in anti-Semitism, reports Reuters. The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate...

Australia faces double injury blow before Champions Trophy
Australias ICC Champions Trophy plans have been thrown into further dismay with news that skipper Pat Cummins and key seamer Josh Hazlewood are unlikely to travel to feature at the tournament. The Aussies have already been dealt a blow with the loss of experienced all-rounder Mitch Marsh due to...

Australia bans Deepseek from government devices over security risks
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks, the government said on Tuesday, reports Reuters. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued a mandatory direction for all government entities...

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities say waters will continue to rise and have warned of a dangerous and life-threatening situation, with parts of the region recording almost...