MANILA (Channel News Pakistan)– The Philippines has verified that Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, the two assailants engaged in the Bondi Beach incident, came to the nation in November using Indian passports. According to a representative for the Philippines Immigration Department, the two men, a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-oldContinue Reading
Australia (Reuters) – In Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state, a chartered bus transporting wedding guests slid down a ramp at a roundabout, killing at least 10 people and injuring 25, according to authorities. Around 11:30 p.m. (1330 GMT) on Sunday, the tragedy happened close to Greta, a town inContinue Reading
(Reuters) – Airwallex, an Australian fintech startup, said on Tuesday that it has acquired Chinese company Guangzhou Shang Wu Tong Network Technologies in order to get an online payment business licence in China. The Tencent-backed company also announced that it has become a third-party payment provider in China, giving itContinue Reading
AUSTRALIA : On day three of the day-night second Test in Adelaide, the West Indies were dismissed during the dinner break after two dreadful run outs and three wickets for Nathan Lyon put Australia well in control. As a result of centuries from Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, the hostsContinue Reading
The actor and comedian Stephen Fry has been named the new President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Fry, a lifelong cricket lover, is a patron of the MCC Foundation, and presented a memorable MCC Cowdrey Lecture last year. Clare Connor, the current President, recommended him for the position, and heContinue Reading
Domestic stalking and intimidation charges against former Australia Test cricketer Michael Slater were dismissed due to mental health legislation. According to court records filed Thursday, a Sydney magistrate dropped the charges against the 52-year-old on Wednesday, instead placing Slater under the care of a doctor for mental health therapy. SlaterContinue Reading
On Wednesday, Australia’s top cricket authority named Andrew McDonald as national coach, two months after Justin Langer abruptly left the country. McDonald, 40, was awarded a four-year deal as head coach after receiving acclaim for his efforts as interim coach following Langer’s surprise departure on February 5 that stunned theContinue Reading
Pakistan and Australia will play their third and final One-Day International today (Saturday) in Lahore. With the three-match ODI series tied at 1-1, both teams will be looking to put on a dominant display and win the series in the final match. Pakistan completed their most successful run-chase in One-DayContinue Reading
On the fifth and final day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins bowled opener Abdullah Shafique four runs short of a century, giving Australia a long-awaited breakthrough. With the score on 249, Cummins struck eight minutes before noon, ending an amazing third-wicket partnership of 228Continue Reading
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday that the “sad and abrupt departure” of Shane Warne had left Australians “bewildered,” and that the cricketing legend will be honoured with a state burial. Morrison said about the 52-year-old, “He was one of our nation’s finest personalities.” Morrison characterised him as aContinue Reading
