Commonwealth Games host for 2026 to be decided in May
The CGF said it was keeping the proposals confidential at this stage as it seeks a replacement for the Australian state of Victoria.
Mon Apr 08 2024
PM embarks on back-to-back official visits from Melbourne to Canberra
On arrival in Canberra, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to deliver a public lecture at the Australian National University.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Australia ports operator could be online within days after cyber incident
The Australian govt said cyber incident that forced one of its largest ports operators to suspend operations could be resolved within days.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Malaysia to experience partial solar eclipse on April 20
This phenomenon is in conjunction with the hybrid solar eclipse phenomenon that occurs north of the Australian continent.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Britain to receive rare LNG cargo from Australia, Oman
In addition to the Australian cargo, Attalos picked up the rest of the volumes via ship-to-ship transfer at Linggi, Malaysia.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Tennis - Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic is hoping to be allowed to play at the Australian Open next year despite being kicked out over his vaccination status.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Australian government said travellers will still be required to wear masks on planes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai
Djokovic showed no sign of rust or mental baggage from the Australian Open visa saga that rocked the sports world.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Australia lists koalas as endangered in two eastern states
Australia has lost about 30 pct of its koalas over the past three years, the Australian Koala Foundation said.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Tennis - 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts welcome at Australian Open
Fans are free to wear "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts at the Australian Open but they must not become "disruptive", Tiley said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Tennis - It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal
Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Instead of playing centre court in Australia, Djokovic takes selfies in Dubai
On the first day of the Australian Open, the world's best male tennis player was taking selfies with fans at a Dubai airport arrivals gate.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Tennis - Osaka overcomes Osorio obstacle in Melbourne Park opener
Osaka overcame an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Colombian Camila Osorio to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Quotes: Reaction to Australia court upholding cancellation of Djokovic's visa
Following are reactions to the Australian federal court upholding a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024