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Critical PHP flaws force government websites offline

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:28:42 GMT

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Government websites and online services across parts of Europe were taken offline on October 21 as authorities rushed to protect systems from critical vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP programming language that hackers had begun exploiting.

PHP developers identified two critical vulnerabilities on October 20 and urged users to update their sites once a fix became available. A n

"India places great value on its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia": Rajnath Singh meets counterpart Richard Marles in Cebu

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:04:06 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), with discussions focusing on defence cooperation, military interoperability and regional security challenges.

In a post on X, Singh said the meeting provided an

WPL 2027 Auction: 146 players go under hammer as five teams look to fill 27 slots in Kochi

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:02:20 GMT

Kochi (Keralam) [India], October 28 (ANI): The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction will take place in Kochi on Wednesday, starting at 5:30 PM, as all five franchises look to complete their squads ahead of the tournament's fifth edition.

A total of 146 players will go under the hammer, with 27 slots available across the five teams. Among the players expected to attract interest are Indian cricketers G Kamali

ADMM-Plus: Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Australian counterpart Richard Marles

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:33:56 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus in Cebu. Both leaders discussed ongoing defence engagements, explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues.

Both lea

Photo Flash | Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:10:12 GMT

(261028) -- CANBERRA, Oct. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows two Chinese cultural relics, the head of a military official statue (L) and the head of a civil official statue, both dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), returned from Australia, in Canberra, Australia. The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Herit

Melanie Lynskey bags role in 'Mushroom Murders'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:01:24 GMT

Los Angeles [US], October 28 (ANI): Actress Melanie Lynskey will be seen in a pivotal role in the limited series 'Mushroom Murders', which has been greenlit at Paramount+.

The show is based on the now-infamous case of Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who was convicted on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder after allegedly preparing food for guests containing toxic death cap mushrooms. The show will

"Reviewed progress of India-US Defence Framework": Rajnath Singh on meeting with Pete Hegseth in Philippines

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:53 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met his US counterpart Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu, Philippines on the side-lines of the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) - Plus.

In his post on X, the Defence Minister said, 'Had an excellent meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the side-lines of the 13th AD

Rajnath Singh meets US Secy of War Hegseth on sidelines of ASEAN defence ministers' meeting in Philippines

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:59:51 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines. The Defence Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the United States, Japan, Australia from participating nations.

The US War Secretary said during the meeting,

"A lot of things that haven't felt right": Starc reveals bowling concerns before Cape Town heroics

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:31:53 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 28 (ANI): Australia seamer Mitchell Starc revealed that he 'haven't felt right through' the ongoing South Africa Test series, prompting him to review footage from the Durban Test and compare his bowling action with clips from the Ashes.

After analysing the footage with assistant coach James Franklin, head coach Andrew McDonald and his wife, Starc found no significant techni

Rajnath Singh to address ADMM-Plus on regional security, hold bilateral meetings with US, Japan, Australia

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:57:10 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), where he will address shared regional and international security issues and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the United States, Japan, Australia and other participating nations.

Upon his arrival at Cebu airport,

Being in WTC top four is inspiring: Bangladesh captain Shanto ahead of West Indies Tests

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:04:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team's position in the top four of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings as a source of inspiration rather than pressure ahead of their home Test series against the West Indies, according to Cricinfo.

Bangladesh currently sit fourth in the WTC standings and have an outside chance of finishing in the top two. They

Abhishek Sharma overtakes Virat Kohli for most T20 centuries by an Indian cricketer

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:01:56 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], October 4 (ANI): Abhishek Sharma overtook Virat Kohli to become the Indian batter with the most T20 centuries on Tuesday.

The explosive left-hander achieved this milestone during the third T20I against New Zealand at Wellington, scoring a 38-ball 113, with nine fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 297.37.

Now, Abhishek, with 11 T20 centuries, has overtaken Virat's tally of

ICC Women's Rankings: Harmanpreet, Deepti advance following 2nd ODI centuries against Zimbabwe; Smriti loses top spot

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:03:12 GMT

Dubai [UAE], October 27 (ANI): A host of white-ball stars from India have been the big winners on the latest update to the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings. India have already clinched the three-game ICC Women's Championship series in Vadodara against Zimbabwe following consecutive victories in the opening two matches, with the side receiving strong contributions from a variety of their best players.

In the second

Steve Smith ruled out of 3rd Test against Proteas with neck injury as Australia make four changes

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:01:14 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 27 (ANI): Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the third and final Test against South Africa, with Steve Smith ruled out of the series decider due to a neck injury.

Smith experienced neck stiffness during Australia's match-eve training session and was scheduled to undergo a fitness test ahead of the crucial encounter. However, the experienced batter was left out of th

Abdullah bin Zayed, Australia's FM discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations by phone

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:23:39 GMT

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Australia, as well as ways to enhance joint cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries, during a phone call with Penny Wong, Australia's Minister for F

China attempts to change the world with global initiatives

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:02:25 GMT

Hong Kong, October 27 (ANI): The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would like the world to think China is a benevolent power for good in the world, and that its only ambition is "win-win" outcomes for everybody. However, only the gullible would actually believe such hype and spin that Beijing puts out.

China's desire to dominate global affairs is evident in four initiatives it has proposed and is implementing,

"Explore new avenues to strengthen strategic partnerships": Rajnath Singh leaves for ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Philippines

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:32:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday left New Delhi for Cebu, Philippines, to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held from October 28 to 29, where he will address regional and international security issues.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, 'The ADMM-Plus remains the premier platform for defence and strategic consultations

ATP roundup: Alex de Minaur survives scare in Vienna

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:05:16 GMT

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No. 5 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia stormed back from down a set and a break to defeat the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in opening-round action at the Erste Bank Open on Monday in Vienna, Austria.

The 10th-ranked player in the world, de Minaur avoided an upset that could have dashed his hopes of qualifying for the eight-man Nitto ATP Finals at season's end. Down

Revamped Wisconsin hopes to gel quickly in opener vs. Denver

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:05:15 GMT

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A revamped Wisconsin roster will look to bounce back from an early NCAA Tournament exit when the Badgers kick off their season against Denver Nov. 2 in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin, 24-11 last season, was upset in its first-round game when 12th-seeded High Point stunned the fifth-seeded Badgers 83-82.

Denver, 15-17 last season, makes the jump this season to the West Coast Confe

CSK thank Mike Hussey, Eric Simons as five-time IPL champions overhaul coaching staff

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:29:12 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 27 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have thanked long-serving batting coach Michael Hussey for his contribution to the franchise, bringing an end to his eight-year stint in the role as the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions continue to revamp their support staff ahead of the 2027 season.

The franchise also confirmed the departure of bowling coach Eric Simons, who

South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee replaces injured Anrich Nortje for third Test against Australia

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:59:47 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 26 (ANI): Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is set to return to Test cricket after almost two years after being named in South Africa's playing XI for the final match of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series against Australia, replacing injured Anrich Nortje.

Coetzee's return to the longest format comes after an absence of nearly two years, as South Africa prepares for

PV Sindhu to lead India's campaign at Hylo Open 2026 after French Open runner-up finish; Lakshya Sen also in action

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:59:06 GMT

Berlin [Germany], October 26 (ANI): Coming off a runner-up finish in France last week, PV Sindhu will aim to go one better as she leads India's campaign at the Hylo Open 2026 badminton tournament in Germany, which begins on Tuesday.

Ranked World No. 11 and seeded second, Sindhu will look to carry her momentum into the tournament after falling to reigning Olympic and world champion An Se-young of South Korea in th

WTA roundup: Anna Bondar ousts top seed in Guangzhou

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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Hungary's Anna Bondar knocked out top-seeded Daria Snigur of Ukraine 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Guangzhou Open on Monday in China.

Bondar served eight aces, converted four of eight break points and posted a 22-12 edge in winners to complete the upset in just 75 minutes. She will face either American Sofia Kenin or Spain's Kaitlin Quevedo in the second round of the

Raina praises Varma, Reddy after India's thrilling chase against Kiwis, lauds Iyer's captaincy

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:28 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Former India cricketer Suresh Raina praised Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy for their performances in India's thrilling chase in the second T20I against New Zealand, highlighting Varma's middle-order batting prowess.

He drew parallels between Varma's approach and that of former India greats Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, who batted in the middle order, saying t

Australia release Maddinson, Harper ahead of Cape Town Test; Smith faces fitness test

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:07 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 26 (ANI): Australia have released Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper from their Test squad to join their respective teams for the Sheffield Shield, while Steven Smith faces a fitness test ahead of the third and deciding Test against South Africa in Cape Town, reported Cricinfo.

Maddinson will return to Australia to represent New South Wales in their next Shield match, starting Friday,

Indian Olympic Association announces Indian contingent for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:04:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced the Indian contingent that will represent the country at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. India will be represented by 17 athletes across 11 sports.

For the young athletes selected, the Games offer an important opportunity to test themselves on the international stage, learn from competitors from aro

'I just really hope we can win more trophies': Aiden Markram shifts focus from personal records to team success

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:03:45 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 26 (ANI): South Africa opener Aiden Markram has put personal milestones and batting records aside, saying his priority is to contribute to victories as the Proteas target another World Test Championship (WTC) final and the 2027 ODI World Cup.

'There's no better feeling than winning, whether it's a final or just a normal game. That's sort of where I feel like I'm at. I don't have

Saim Ayub released from Pakistan ODI squad for remainder of Tri-Series, Sahibzada Farhan named replacement

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:02:27 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], October 26 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that opening batter Saim Ayub has been released from the Men's ODI squad for the remainder of the ongoing tri-series after requesting a return to domestic cricket to work on his batting form and regain confidence.

Following a discussion with the head coach, Saim expressed his desire to return to domestic cricket. Respecting his de

Australian Open 2027 concludes ballkids programme; Selects four young Indians to represent India at AO27

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:38:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Australian Open successfully concluded the national trials for its AO27 Ballkids Programme at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium in New Delhi.

The trials brought together 60 shortlisted participants from across India, who advanced through city-level trials held in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, culminating in the selection of four young participants who will have the opportunity

Australia expands biometric requirements for visa applicants in India from October 26

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:37:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Australian Government has expanded its biometric collection requirements for visa applicants in India from October 26, introducing the requirement for fingerprints and facial images for certain new visa applications as part of efforts to strengthen the security and integrity of its migration system.

According to a media release issued by the Australian High Commission in I

"Most Tests feel like finals": Aussie keeper-batter Carey ahead of series decider against South Africa

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:34:40 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 26 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey expressed the importance of the upcoming Test matches ahead of the final Test against South Africa, with plenty of important ICC World Test Championship points at stake.

The Aussies head into the fixture sitting on top of the World Test Championship standings and with the number one ranking in Test cricket, but will lose both man

Album: Joyful moments of kangaroos in Canberra, Australia

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:07:42 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Kangaroos, Australia's iconic animals, are spotted foraging and leaping in a Canberra grove. As the Australian capital is nicknamed the "bush capital," wild kangaroos frequently wander into woodland pockets within and around the city, a distinctive sight for locals and visitors alike.

(SP)AUSTRALIA-PHILLIP ISLAND-MOTOGP-AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX-SPRINT SESSION

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:06:08 GMT

(261024) -- PHILLIP ISLAND, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez of Spain prepares before the sprint session of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix 2026 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Phillip Island, Australia, Oct. 24, 2026. (Photo by Shu Zelin/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-PHILLIP ISLAND-MOTOGP-AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX-QUALIFYING SESSION

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:05:50 GMT

(261024) -- PHILLIP ISLAND, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez of Spain competes during the qualifying session of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix 2026 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, Oct. 24, 2026. (Photo by Shu Zelin/Xinhua)

Better logistics, trade pacts, policy support can boost India's rice exports: Industry leaders at BIRC 2026

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:03:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Better port infrastructure, greater utilisation of free trade agreements (FTAs) and supportive government policies can help India strengthen its position in global rice markets, industry leaders said at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 on Saturday.

During a panel discussion on trade policies, export incentives and market opportunities, experts emphasised im

Anrich Nortje ruled out of third Test against Australia with groin injury

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:02:57 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 24 (ANI): South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the third and final Test against Australia due to a mild groin injury, dealing a blow to the hosts ahead of the series decider, with the contest currently level at 1-1.

Nortje sustained the injury during the fourth morning of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha, leaving the field midway through his

Norwegian Cruise Line OPENS FOR SALE Norwegian Bella - THE NEWEST SHIP TO SAIL FROM EUROPE BEGINNING MAY 2028

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:04:13 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 24: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the industry leader in delivering freedom and choice in experiences with uncompromising hospitality, today opened for sale its next cutting-edge vessel, Norwegia

"You did nothing wrong": Faf du Plessis recalls backing Steve Smith during 2018 ball-tampering row

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:02:13 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 24 (ANI): Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has recalled how he reached out to Australian cricketer Steve Smith during the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering controversy, saying he empathised with his rival after facing a similar situation himself two years earlier, according to Cricinfo.

During Australia's 2018 tour of South Africa, then captain Steve Smith, vice-captain Dav

China Sports Weekly (10.18-10.24)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:59:07 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. 5th Asian Para Games open in Japan's Nagoya

The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya on October 18.

Running from October 18 to 24 under the theme "Imagine One Heart," the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games bring together nearly 3,000 para athletes from 45 countries and regions acros

Interview: China's clean energy achievements accelerate global energy transition, says IEA chief

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:49:30 GMT

BERLIN, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's achievements in clean energy technologies are impressive and have accelerated the global energy transition, Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told Xinhua in a recent interview.

The global energy crisis is reshaping energy markets, prompting the adoption of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) as countries seek to reduce their depe

Travis Head wants Australia to find collective batting effort after recent Test struggles

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:31:49 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 24 (ANI): Australia batter Travis Head has called for a collective batting effort from his team after a series of individual performances failed to prevent two heavy defeats in their last four Tests, highlighting the need to build substantial partnerships and handle pressure better.

Australia have struggled to find consistency with the bat in recent months, with their last four m

(SP)U.S.-AUSTIN-F1-GRAND PRIX-PRACTICE

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:23:15 GMT

(261024) -- AUSTIN, Oct. 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Red Bull's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Darren Clarke takes early lead in Schwab Cup playoff opener

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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A double bogey did not deter Darren Clarke from setting the pace at the Stifel Charity Classic, as the Northern Irishman captured the first-round lead at the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs opener on Friday in St. Louis.

Clarke rattled off nine birdies in his opening round at Norwood Hills Country Club, three of them coming over the last five holes after he doubled the par-4 13th.

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina into Ningbo semifinals

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:19:13 GMT

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World No. 1 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan advanced to the Ningbo Open semifinals with a three-set win Friday against Poland's Katarzyna Kawa in China.

In a match with a combined nine service breaks, the top-seeded Rybakina completed her 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 victory in 1 hour and 45 minutes thanks to a 29-14 advantage in winners. Up next for Rybakina is No. 6 Diana Shnaider of Russia, who

French Open: PV Sindhu beats Chiu Pin-chian to enter semi-finals

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:03:06 GMT

Paris [France], October 23 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu kept India's campaign alive at the French Open 2026 badminton tournament after defeating Chinese Taipei's Chiu Pin-chian in straight games to enter the women's singles semi-finals on Friday.

The world No. 11 Indian shuttler defeated world No. 17 Chiu 21-13, 21-14 at the Arena Grand Paris in a quarter-final encounter that lasted 39 minutes, acc

Haeran Ryu holds 2-shot lead at BMW Ladies Championship

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:55:15 GMT

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Two eagles carried two-time major winner Haeran Ryu to a two-stroke lead on Friday after two rounds of the BMW Ladies Championship in Haenam-gun, South Korea.

Ryu eagled both par-5 holes on the front none and added four birdies on the back to card an 8-under 64, moving her to 13-under for the tournament at the Pine Beach Golf Links.

'Today was an amazing day because I really

Unlocking opportunities through Australia-China economic, trade ties: peak Aussie industry body chief

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:11:00 GMT

by Qi Zijian, Zhang Shuhui, Liu Xiaoyu

SYDNEY, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Australia and China can unlock new opportunities by combining their expertise, technology and investment to develop better products, cultivate new skills and build stronger businesses, said the chair of a peak Australian industry body.

Vaughn Barber, chair of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), told Xinhua in a recent i

Australian clean energy delegation explores commercial partnerships with India at REI Expo 2026

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:05:31 GMT

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Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23: A 32-member Australian clean energy delegation representing 21 Australian companies, led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), is participating at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2026, being held from 22-24 October at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.

The Australian Clean Energy Delegation visit program is delivered by Australia's

LA Olympics cricket qualifiers scheduled for January-February 2028, WTC final from 8 June 2029

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:34:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The men's and women's cricket qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 are scheduled to be held in January and February 2028, while the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2029 will take place in England from June 8 to 12, according to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest global events calendar.

The dates feature in a schedule shared by the ICC with its memb

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-HOSPITALIZATIONS-E-SCOOTER

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:21:01 GMT

(261023) -- CANBERRA, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- E-scooters are parked along a street in Canberra, Australia, Oct. 23, 2026. The number of Australians hospitalized with injuries sustained in incidents involving e-scooters has more than tripled since 2019, according to a government report.

TO GO WITH "Australian hospitalizations following e-scooter falls on rise: report" (Photo by Zhang Na/Xinhua)

"The target is on our back": SA skipper Bavuma on Proteas facing pressure as World Test Champions

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:04:15 GMT

Gqeberha [South Africa], October 23 (ANI): South African skipper Temba Bavuma admitted that as the World Test Champions, the team does feel like being under a microscope and having a target on their back, but also admitted that the win at the second Test against Australia is a 'realisation of what it means coming up against super strong opposition'.

After two days worth of action was vastly eaten by ra

Proteas avoid Travis Head 'century curse' as WTC champions level series against Australia

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:03:14 GMT

Gqeberha [South Africa], October 23: (ANI): Levelling the series with a sensational innings win, the World Test Champions South Africa also ended the streak of international centuries scored by Travis Head, coming in unbeaten causes.

Under scanner for his poor away record, Travis slammed only his second Test ton away from home and second after the World Test Championship final against India, but the brilliance of

"Chasing 400 seems unreal": Azharuddin hails Sri Lanka's fighting spirit, praises Harry Brook

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:34:45 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23 (ANI): Telangana Cabinet Minister and former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Friday praised Sri Lanka for their remarkable run chase against England, saying that chasing a target of 400 runs seemed 'completely unreal' in modern-day cricket.

He also lauded England batter Harry Brook for his outstanding double century and emphasised the need to promote Test cr

Meet the APEC economies: Australia

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT

More than 73% of Australia's trade is with fellow APEC economies.

In 2024-2025, trade in goods and services between Australia and its Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) partners reached 933.2 billion Australian dollars (about $655.48 billion), according to Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

A founding APEC member since 1989, Australia remains closely tied to the region through trad

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Parliament's political circus is alienating the next generation

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Parliament's culture of bullying, hostility and political theatre is driving young Australians away from democracy and discouraging the next generation of political leaders.Ethan Clementswrites.

TWO WEEKS AGO, I watched Question Time from the Parliament's public gallery.

Question Time did not look like a robust political debate; it looked like a hostile workplace disguised as a spectator sport. As a 15-year

Australia's toxic political climate comes from the top

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The horrific attack on Helen Haines has exposed a political culture of division, hostility and disinformation fostered by those in positions of power, writes DrVictoria Fielding.

LAST WEEKS horrificattackon Independent MPHelen Haineshas been referred to by many politicians as shocking yet eerily unsurprising.

Haines was seriously injured and lost both her legs after repeatedly being run over by a constituen

Sleep apnoea and drowsy driving: The road safety connection

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Most drivers know the obvious road risks: speed, alcohol and mobile phones. Fatigue is harder to see. A tired driver does not look different from the outsideand often does not feel as impaired as they really are.

Road safety authorities across Australia recognise fatigue as a contributing factor in serious crashesand one medical condition that can drive it is sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnoea is a condition where

Migration numbers fall as political promises face reality

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Australias migration numbers are falling, but the major parties competing targets reveal a widening gap between political promises and policy reality. DrAbul Rizviwrites.

WITH LABOR, the Coalition and One Nation all now publicly committed to their respective Net Overseas Migration (NOM) targets, how NOM is tracking will be a point of much public debate.

While the Coalition and One Nation can get away with p

An Australia without koalas may be closer than we think

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

As habitat destruction, disease and climate change threaten koalas with extinction, successive Australian governments continue to fail the iconic species, writesSue Arnold.

SUFFERING FROM massive habitat loss, a tsunami of diseases, climate change impacts and government neglect, the dire situation facing the species is becoming more evident every day.

Koalas are foundwandering main streets, on buses, on sub

Hydrants of hatred gush open after attack on Helen Haines

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Australias craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against the Prime Minister, asAlan Austinreports.

MPHELEN HAINEShad barelyarrivedat the Wangaratta hospitals emergency wing last week whenNews24, the Murdoch newspapers andThe Nightlybegan their frenzied attacks against Prime MinisterAnthony Albanese.

Whatever misfortune befalls Australia, it seems always Albos fault. Resi

Capitalist economic crisis spills onto the streets of France

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The streets of France have erupted in chaos, met by tear gas and stun grenades, as French citizens protest their Government's austerity cuts to social services;it would benave to assume that Australia is faring any better, writes DrWilliam Briggs.

THE WORLD HAS BEEN WATCHINGFranceas hundreds of thousands take to the streets and thousands are arrested. The protests are met with water cannons, stun grenades and tea

James Hetfield to light the Al Davis Memorial Torch on Sunday

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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Metallica co-founder James Hetfield will light the Al Davis Memorial Torch prior to kickoff of Sunday's Raiders vs. Rams game.

A lifelong member of Raider Nation, Hetfield's fandom for the Silver and Black spans decades from the franchise's years in Oakland and Los Angeles to its current era in Las Vegas. The Downey, California, native co-founded iconic rock band Metallica, a Bay Area inst

Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:22:21 GMT

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday.

Xinhua News | Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:41:38 GMT

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. #XinhuaNews

3 arrested following Sydney methamphetamine bust

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:37:47 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Sydney police have arrested three men in the city's west following a major methamphetamine bust as part of an investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate.

Police said on Wednesday that detectives from an organized crime strike force on Oct. 15 executed a search warrant at a property in Glendenning, 36 km northwest of central Sydney, where they seized 45.4 liters of liquid meth

Urgent: Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:22:01 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday.

The two relics are the head of a military official statue and the head of a civil official statue, both dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). According to the NGA, both relics are made of

Flash: Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:21:58 GMT

Flash: Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China

Indian national accused of faking injuries following Bondi terror attack

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:06:00 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- An Indian national is facing deportation from Australia after being charged by police for allegedly falsely claiming he was injured in the Bondi terror attack.

The police force in the state of New South Wales said in a statement on Wednesday that the 46-year-old man allegedly made a false statement that he was injured in the December 2025 fatal mass shooting at Bondi Beach and made su

Sydney man arrested over alleged role in transnational money laundering network

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:52:12 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Australian authorities have charged a Sydney man who allegedly laundered millions of dollars for multiple organized criminal syndicates.

The Australian Federal Police said the 40-year-old man is accused of being a member of a transnational network that laundered more than 123 million Australian dollars (86.6 million U.S. dollars).

He was arrested after authorities executed sear

Australian casino giant hit with 183 million USD fine for money laundering breaches

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:52:05 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Australia's largest listed casino operator has been fined 260 million Australian dollars (183 million U.S. dollars) for breaching anti-money laundering laws.

The Federal Court on Wednesday ruled that the Star Entertainment Group systematically failed to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

Legal proceedings were initiated against the group, wh

Parents have one of Australia's most important jobs, so why don't we have policy for them?

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:19:43 GMT

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Australia has no shortage of policies relating to children.

In fact, these policies are often in the h

Australia is cracking down on e-bikes and e-scooters. But is that what the public actually wants?

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:41:47 GMT

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When was the last time you heard of a parliamentary inquiry into the road rules for cars in Australia? They're not common.

But it's a different story when it comes to e-bikes and e-scooters. These devices have become very popular, very quickly. But their rapid uptake has challenged regulators over where they should be r

Beijing Guoan held by Jeonbuk in AFC Champions League Elite

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:56 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Guoan came from behind to lead Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors but had to settle for a 2-2 home draw against the South Korean side in the third round of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage on Tuesday.

Jeonbuk made a flying start, taking the lead in the second minute when Bruno Mota headed home a cross.

Both sides then created chances following defensive errors,

The phantom lighthouse: new research explains one of Australia's strangest illusions

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:41:43 GMT

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There are two lighthouses on Lady Elliot Island, at the southernmost tip of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The first was built in 1873, but was decommissioned in 1995 when the second took over the job of warning ships off the reef.

Visitors to the island, however, regularly report seeing signs of a third lighth

What disability housing support could look like - beyond Australia's outdated group home model

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:40:14 GMT

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Group homes have long been the default for Australians with disability who need a lot of support. This has typically meant four or more people with disability living under one roof, with a 24-hour roster of support workers.

Policymakers assumed this model was the most cost-effective way of delivering safe and good quali

1 in 4 Australians physically abused by parents: study

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:39:57 GMT

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New research shows one in four young people have experienced physical abuse in childhood at the hands of their parents - and most commonly before the age of ten.

Our study used data from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, foc

Failure to ratify the EU trade deal would cost Australia far more than beef

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:39:17 GMT

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Australia and the European Union agreed on a comprehensive free-trade agreement (FTA) in March, after nearly eight years negotiating and

Researchers at Australia's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) found that removing a protein called SMCHD1 lifted the genetic "brake," allowing healthy but dormant

Researchers in Australia develop simpler design for quantum sensors

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:58:17 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Quantum engineers in Australia have developed a simpler design for highly sensitive electromagnetic sensors, potentially advancing brain imaging, medical diagnostics and communications technology.

The research solves a long-standing problem that has limited the performance of superconducting quantum interference devices, known as SQUIDs, which are among the most sensitive magnetic f

Australian PM flags improved security for politicians following attack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:58:14 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the government is reviewing new safety measures for politicians after an attack on Member of Parliament (MP) Helen Haines.

Albanese told a meeting of his governing Labor Party in Canberra that he has asked for a review of MPs' security arrangements to be fast-tracked after Haines was critically injured in the attack ear

Over 3,000 Australians died by suicide in 2025: statistics bureau

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:52:09 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Over 3,000 Australians died by suicide in 2025, according to official data published on Tuesday, with males accounting for a significant majority.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said that 3,283 of the 188,421 deaths registered nationally in 2025 were classified as being due to suicide, making it the 15th most common cause of death.

The figure was a slight decrease

Scientists uncover how living cells in human milk use nutrients

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:52:06 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Advanced nanoscale imaging has revealed the diversity of living cells in human milk, how these cells are structured, what they contain, and how they use nutrients, according to an Australian study.

The study provides a new view of the cellular and metabolic complexity of human milk by combining correlative imaging, stable isotope tracing and single-cell analysis to examine major cell

Former New Zealand PM Ardern joins University of Sydney

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:56:41 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will join Australia's University of Sydney as a Professor of Practice from October 2026, focusing on leadership, social cohesion, civic trust and global health challenges.

Based in the university's School of Public Health, Ardern will work with students and researchers through guest lectures, masterclasses and mentoring. She will also c

Australian cyber incident responses up 21 pct year-on-year: report

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:30:01 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Australian authorities responded to almost 300 more cybersecurity incidents in 2025-26 than the preceding year, a report has revealed.

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) on Tuesday released its annual cyber threat report for 2025-26, warning that Australia continues to be targeted by adversaries that seek to compromise government agencies, businesses and individuals to steal m

Dementia accounts for over 10 pct of deaths in Australia for 1st time

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:29:58 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, accounted for more than 10 percent of all deaths in Australia in 2025 for the first time, remaining the country's leading cause of death, according to official data released on Tuesday.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said 19,019 people died from dementia in 2025, accounting for 10.1 percent of all registered deaths, up from 18,291 in

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits near South Australian coast

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:29:56 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of South Australia (SA) in the Southern Ocean on Tuesday morning.

Geoscience Australia said that the earthquake struck at 7:48 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 km.

It said that the epicenter was located at 36.46 degrees south latitude and 138.61 degrees east longitude, about 100 km off the coast of the SA mainland and 170 km sou

4 hospitalized following suspicious Sydney house fire

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:38:45 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Four people have been hospitalized following a Sydney house fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning that police have deemed suspicious.

Police said that emergency services were called to the fire in Sydney's inner-western suburbs around 4 a.m. on Tuesday and arrived to find the home well alight.

Officers and a civilian used a ladder to rescue an elderly woman who was trapped

5.1-magnitude quake hits Near Coast of South Australia -- GFZ

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:33:34 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Near Coast of South Australia at 2118 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 36.48 degrees south latitude and 138.53 degrees east longitude.

Australia has to pay millions to fly an astronaut to space. What do we stand to gain?

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:52:16 GMT

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In recent days, the Australian government made an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send Australia's first astronaut on a mission to the International Space Station.

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Should Australians be preparing for disaster? Some are - but don't call them 'preppers'

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:33:41 GMT

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Around the world, governments are calling on their citizens to be prepared for turbulent times. In the United Kingdom, a new campaign asks households to "take a few simple steps to stay prepared if

Australia reports strong results in environmental law enforcement

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:49:38 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Australia's National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA) said on Monday that targeted compliance and enforcement activities over the past 12 months had delivered significant results in tackling environmental violations, including illegal wildlife trade and unlawful land clearing.

In a report reviewing progress against the government's environmental compliance and enforcemen

AI-powered system detects over 300 road defects in Australian trial

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:49:32 GMT

MELBOURNE, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered road monitoring system has detected more than 300 defects across 1,000 km of roads in the Australian state of Victoria during a two-month trial, researchers said.

Researchers at Australia's RMIT University have partnered with the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, a motoring organization, to trial an innovative technology that could transform

Man found dead in floodwaters in Australia's Queensland

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:48 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- A man has been found dead in floodwaters in the southern region of the Australian state of Queensland following widespread intense rainfall over several days.

The Queensland Police Service said that emergency services were called to reports that a man was located unresponsive in floodwaters near the small town of Boompa, 225 km north of Brisbane, shortly after 11 a.m. local time on Mo

Zebrafish study offers new clues to mental health conditions

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:44 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- New findings about zebrafish by researchers in Australia have challenged assumptions about the biological complexity required for mental-health-related behaviors.

Researchers from Griffith University's Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics have created the first complete collection of zebrafish models lacking members of the neurexin gene family, one of the strongest groups of genes

Australia to expand pharmacy medicine trial for women

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:31 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government announced on Monday that it will expand a pharmacy-based healthcare trial to all women, potentially benefiting about 900,000 Australians by making access to certain medicines cheaper and more convenient.

Under the 12-month trial, scheduled to begin in early 2027, women will be able to obtain treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and ac

Major Australian road project referred for investigation over motorcycle gang infiltration fears

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:15 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Premier of the state of South Australia on Monday said he has asked the state's anti-corruption watchdog to investigate allegations that a major road project has been infiltrated by outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Peter Malinauskas said in a statement that he wrote to Emma Townsend, head of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), asking the agency to examine the integrity

Climate change threatens ecological balance of South Australia's coastal lagoon: study

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:07 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Climate change could reshape phytoplankton communities and increase the risk of harmful algal blooms in the Coorong, a shallow coastal lagoon in the state of South Australia, a new study finds.

Led by Flinders University researchers and funded by the Goyder Institute for Water Research in Australia, the study examined phytoplankton across the Coorong, combining field samples from fr

One-third of Australian households experienced food insecurity in past 12 months: report

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:31 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- One-third of Australian households have experienced food insecurity over the past 12 months, with those that have children among the hardest hit, according to a new report.

The report released by NGO Foodbank Australia on Monday revealed that 33 percent of households experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months, up from 32.8 percent in 2025 and 32.5 percent in 2024.

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1st int'l flight lands at new western Sydney airport

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:29 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Australia's first new major airport in over 50 years has officially opened to passengers, with the first international flight landing at Western Sydney International Airport on Monday morning.

Air New Zealand flight ANZ165 from Auckland landed at the airport at about 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, one day after the airport opened for domestic services on Sunday.

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