Fate of IPL hangs in balance: Pat Cummins
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India advances to women’s T20 World Cup final
The unbeaten run in the group stage propelled India into their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup final after their last-four clash against England was washed out here today.
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Aus bushfires extinguished, but climate rows rage on
Australia’s ‘black summer’ of devastating bushfires is finally coming to a close, but bitter arguments over how to tackle climate-fuelled disasters are raging on. When firefighters announced this week that all blazes in the hard-hit state of New South Wales were under control for the first time since September, the relief was palpable. Continue Reading
Steyn sets sights on World Cup
Dale Steyn is determined to be part of South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia in October and November after switching his focus from Test cricket to the shortest form of the game. Continue Reading
Australia, Indonesia announces 100-day plan
Australia and Indonesia announced a 100-day plan on Monday to implement a long-awaited trade deal, as the two countries hailed a ”new beginning” for their sometimes troubled relationship. The two G20 economies hope to deepen trade currently worth a modest US$12 billion a year, in a region increasingly dominated by China’s economic and military might. Continue Reading
Coronavirus becoming global epidemic?
The deadly Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in China and abroad as the death toll due to it in this Far East country rose to 41 with 1,287 confirmed cases, China’s National Health Commission announced today. Continue Reading
Tourists flee as heatwave kindles blazes in Australia
Tourists and firefighters were forced to flee vast fires burning in southeastern Australia, as a heatwave rekindled devastating bush blazes across the country. Continue Reading
New Zealand volcano victims identified
All victims of the White Island volcanic eruption have now been identified, New Zealand police said Tuesday, as they formally named two Australians and an American among the deceased. Continue Reading
Biotech major Mylan launches insulin biosimilar
Biotechnology major Biocon and pharmaceutical company Mylan N V announced the launch of their insulin biosimilar Semglee, indicated for the treatment of diabetes, in Australia. Continue Reading
Australia rule out bouncer battle despite blow
Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England. Continue Reading