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Friday, 21 February, 2025

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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...

Firefighters seek 'upper hand' as blaze hits rural Australia

Firefighters were scrambling Tuesday to control a blaze tearing through rural southeastern Australia, as stranded locals were warned it was too late to leave if they had not already fled. The bushfire in a western area of Victoria state has burned through 65,000 hectares -- 160,000 acres, or...

Scintillating Sinner wins back-to-back Australian Open titles

Jannik Sinner underlined why he is the worlds best mens player by securing back-to-back Australian Open titles with a merciless victory over Alexander Zverev. Italian top seed Sinner delivered in the decisive moments to secure a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 win over second seed Zverev. Despitean ongoing...

Madison Keys wins first Grand Slam trophy in Australian Open

US tennis player Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, defeating two-time defending championAryna Sabalenkaof Belarus in the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park. The 29-year-old Americantennisplayer, who was ranked 14th and seeded 19th, won the match in three sets, 6-3,...

Australia to continue support for Bangladesh's reform initiatives

Australia has reiterated its support for the interim government and its reform initiatives. Acting Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Nardia Simpson, made the assurance when she made a farewell call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital...

Dhaka urges Australia to ease visa procedures for Bangladeshis

Dhaka has urged the Australian envoy to advocate for the establishment of an Australian visa processing facility here and to work towards easing visa procedures for Bangladeshi nationals. The call was made when Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson paid a farewell...

Indonesia to set social media age limit, following Australia’s example

Indonesia plans to introduce a regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users, a step intended to safeguard children, according to the countrys communications minister, reports Reuters. This plan comes after Australia decided to ban children under 16 from using social media,...

6 Bangladeshi scouters shine at Australian Scout Jamboree

Six Bangladeshi expatriate Scout Leaders participated in the 26th Australian National Scout Jamboree, held in Brisbane, Australia, from January 6 to 15. The event brought together Scout delegations from 33 countries, showcasing a spirit of unity and global collaboration. The Bangladesh Scouter...

Australia set sights on world domination after taming India

Crickets World Test Championship final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, saying the defence of their title is a huge goal after conqueringIndia. Australia surged into a June showdown against South Africa at Lords with a six-wicket...

Australia beats India to win Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years

Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years, securing a six-wicket victory in the fifth and final test against an India team missing their captain and star bowler at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. The hosts chased down the 162-run target just after lunch...

India all out for 185 in 5th test against Australia

India were dismissed for 185 in their firstinnings on day one of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney onFriday. After opting to bat, they crumbled under a relentless pace onslaught withRishabh Pant top-scoring on 40. Scott Boland was the pick of the bowlers with 4-31 while...

New Year welcomed in Australia, New Zealand with dazzling fireworks, colorful local traditions

As cities across the world gear up for New Year celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions, Australia and New Zealand welcome 2025 with fireworks. New Zealands Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025 with thousands of revellers counting down to the new year and...

Sidhu fumes at Travis Head's celebration

The echoes of Team Indias defeat in the 4th Test against Australia are going to be heard for a long time. The repeated failures of seniors players like Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, and irresponsible batting from young stars like Rishabh Pant resulted in India going 2-1 behind in the 5-match...

Australia beat India by 184 runs, take 2-1 series lead

Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series, reports AFP. India collapsed to 155 all out with just 12.5 overs left in the match. Australia captain Pat Cummins took 3-28,...

India dismiss Australia, chasing 340 to win 4th Test

Australias stubborn final-wicket stand ended early on Monday to be all out for 234, setting India a challenging target of 340 to win the fourth Test, reports BSS. Nathan Lyon was the last man out at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bowled by seamer Jasprit Bumrah for 41 off the 10th ball of the...

Australia back-up keeper Inglis ruled out of fifth Test

Australias back-up wicketkeeper Josh Inglis was on Sunday ruled out of the fifth Test against India with a calf strain, BSS reported, citing AFP. Quoting a Cricket Australia statement, the media reported Inglis suffered the injury while fielding as a substitute during day two of the fourth Test...

Murdoch's News Corp sells Foxtel to DAZN for $2.1 billion

News Corp has finalized a deal to sell its Australian cable-TV unit, Foxtel, to London-based sports streaming platform DAZN for A$3.4 billion ($2.1 billion), including debt. The move reduces the Murdoch-controlled media conglomerates exposure to traditional cable TV, a business struggling to...

Major bushfire in southeast Australia expected to burn for weeks

Thousands of people in six towns near Grampians National Park, located about 230 kilometers west of Melbourne in Victoria, were instructed to evacuate on Friday and Saturday as a bushfire threatened homes and lives. Those who left the towns due to the fire have been warned they may be away from...

Australia sues Binance unit over consumer protection failures

Australias corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), announced on Wednesday that it has taken legal action against the local derivatives business of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The lawsuit alleges that Binances Australian unit failed to provide consumer...

India trails Australia by 203 runs on the 4th day of the 3rd test

India is 242-9 in third session on the fourth day and still trailing Australia by 203 runs in its first innings in the rain-plagued third cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia scored 445 runs in its first innings after only 13 overs were bowled on the first day Saturday and after...

Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims

Australias corporate regulator has filed a lawsuit against the local affiliate of global banking giant HSBC, alleging it failed to properly address approximately 950 reports of customers losing close to, or more than, a million dollars, reports Reuters. The Australian Securities and Investments...