Australia

President Donald Trump asked Australia for help discrediting Russia probe

1:19 pm October 1, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump asked Australia to “assist” in discrediting a Russia investigation that has clouded his presidency, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison admitting Tuesday that he agreed to help. An Australian government spokesperson confirmed Trump asked Morrison to investigate issues raised in Robert Mueller’s probe — which concluded that Russia tried to swing the […]

England’s Sarah Taylor quits international cricket due to anxiety

6:57 pm September 27, 2019

London: Battling anxiety, England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has announced her retirement from international cricket. The 30-year-old made her England debut in 2006, and has gone on to make 226 appearances across the three formats, becoming one of the top players in the women’s game globally. Taylor’s anxiety has affected her ability to enjoy the […]

‘Moment of truth’ at key UN climate summit

8:49 pm September 23, 2019

United Nations : Some 60 world leaders came together at the UN on Monday for a “climate emergency” summit aimed at reinvigorating the faltering Paris agreement, at a time when mankind is releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than at any time in history. From heat waves to slow-crawling hurricanes to rapidly acidifying oceans, […]

Anniversary celebrations: Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80

1:23 am September 22, 2019

NEW YORK: It’s no joker. The night sky all over the world is lighting up Saturday with an illumination of the famed bat insignia to mark a special anniversary for Batman. DC Comics is carrying off a celebration of Batman Day to mark the 80th anniversary of the appearance of crimefighter Bruce Wayne and his […]

I am sure team management will give youngsters long run: Dhawan

6:47 pm September 21, 2019

Bengaluru: Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday expressed optimism that the team management will give the youngsters a fair run to establish themselves going into next year’s World T20 in Australia. Captain Virat Kohli recently made it clear that the youngsters will have to prove themselves in the “four or five” opportunities they get. “(While) […]