Melbourne, April 17 (IANS) Police in Australia’s Melbourne on Friday warned the public to be alert for suspicious activity following a string of arson attacks and a drive-by shooting targeting hospitality venues. The police force in the state of Victoria said in a statement that detectives from the arson and explosives squad are investigating potential links between and the motivation behind five arson attacks and a shooting at hospitality venues in metropolitan Melbourne since Tuesday.Two of th…
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Sydney, April 17 (IANS) Police are investigating after a man was hospitalised following a late-night stabbing attack in southwest Sydney, with a teenage boy charged over a separate stabbing that occurred on Tuesday. The police force in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Friday that emergency services were called to a report of concern for welfare in Kingsgrove, 13 km southwest of central Sydney, at 11:50 pm on Thursday and arrived to find a man with stab wounds to his shoulder.Police off…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The future of David Warner as captain of Sydney Thunder has reportedly come under scrutiny after the veteran opener was charged with a drink-driving offence in Sydney. Warner, one of Australia’s most accomplished batters, was stopped in the city’s eastern suburbs on Easter Sunday, where he is alleged to have recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.104, more than twice the legal limit. The 39-year-old batter, who stepped away from Test cricket in 2024, was subsequently …
Sydney, April 8 (IANS) Fresh details have emerged in the drink-driving case involving former Australia opener David Warner, with reports revealing that the veteran cricketer told police he had consumed alcohol shortly before being stopped in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Warner allegedly informed officers that he had been drinking with a friend prior to getting behind the wheel on Easter Sunday, stating he had consumed three glasses of wine before attempting to drive back to his residence in Marou…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India continues to reinforce its position as the most cost-competitive office fit-out market in Asia Pacific, offering global occupiers a compelling combination of cost efficiency, scale and quality, a new report showed on Thursday.Across India’s major office markets, fi-out costs ranged between $65–73 per square feet, significantly lower than key regional markets such as Tokyo ($215), Sydney ($161) and Singapore ($140), said Cushman & Wakefield’s ‘Asia Pac…
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) The second edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) opened with a red-carpet premiere of “BOONG”, the first Indian film to win a BAFTA. The movie shares the story of a young boy named Boong, who embarks on a journey to find his father with his best friend.The launch event was hosted by the Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong in collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Waterfront Film Foundation.Slated to take place from 18 …
Sydney, March 18 (IANS) Japan delivered a commanding display to defeat South Korea 4-1 in the semifinal of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 played at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Wednesday, booking their place in the title clash against hosts Australia.Coached by Nils Nielsen, Japan were in control for most of the contest, scoring twice in each half to register a convincing win and reach their seventh final. The upcoming summit clash will be a repeat of the 2014 and 2018 finals, both of which …
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and governance record, highlighting his relentless work ethic and focus on delivering to ordinary citizens, while signalling a push to deepen ties between Ottawa and New Delhi. Speaking at the Lowy Institute think-tank in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday (local time), Carney described Modi as a unique and highly disciplined leader who maintains an intense political schedule.“…
Dubai, March 4 (IANS) The countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 officially began on Wednesday, with iconic scoreboards across the world marking 100 days to go until the opening match in England and Wales. The celebrations were led by Edgbaston, the tournament’s opening venue, where the famous Birmingham ground transformed its historic scoreboard into a giant 100-day countdown clock. The first ball of the competition will be bowled there on June 12, when hosts England face Sri Lanka.E…
Sydney, March 4 (IANS) Authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have issued a measles health alert for western Sydney as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise toward the total figure for 2025.The NSW Department of Health said in a warning released on Tuesday night that it is advising people in western Sydney to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who had no known exposure to the highly contagious airborne disease.”With…