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Australian lawmakers hunt alleged criminal from Ireland
Manhunt in Australia for Irish man wanted on multiple charges

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Michael Connors, a 25-year-old Irish national...

IPL turns 18: From Rohit to Narine, a look at top performers in tournament's history
IPL turns 18: From Rohit to Narine, a look at top performers in tournament's history

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the world's most successful sporting events, marked 18 years...

"You have to be brave": Punjab Kings Assistant coach Brad Haddin's message to batting unit ahead of clash against RCB
"You have to be brave": Punjab Kings Assistant coach Brad Haddin's message to batting unit ahead of clash against RCB

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 17 (ANI): Ahead of their upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings...

"It's their prerogative": MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians
"It's their prerogative": MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs addressed concerns over Australia's visa crackdown on Indians,...

"Very well bowled...": Jaiswal hails Starc after death bowling masterclass during DC-RR clash
"Very well bowled...": Jaiswal hails Starc after death bowling masterclass during DC-RR clash

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mitchell Starc had a...

BCCI set to announce 2025-26 central contracts; Kuldeep, Axar likely to be promoted
BCCI set to announce 2025-26 central contracts; Kuldeep, Axar likely to be promoted

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the central...

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NY tour helicopter firm shuts down after deadly crash
Company whose chopper crashed, killing 6, ceasing operations

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The helicopter tour company involved in a recent crash that killed a pilot and a visiting family from Spain...

Education Department moves to cut off Maine's federal education funding
Trump administration moves to pull Maine's school funding over transgender athletes

WASHINGTON D. C.: President Donald Trump's administration announced late last week that it would stop all federal education funding...

Indonesia plans US visit to avert tariffs with bold offer
Indonesia to offer to increase U.S. imports to help trade talks

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia is preparing a high-level visit to Washington with an ambitious offer to avert steep U.S. tariffs on...

Trump admin ends race-based admissions at military academies
US military academies end race consideration in admissions

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy will no longer use race when deciding who gets in. For many...

Hong Kong’s last major opposition party moves to dissolve
Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's last major opposition party has begun the process of dissolving, a symbolic end to decades of pro-democracy...

Justice Department blocks staff from attending ABA events
US Justice Department bars attorneys from participating in ABA events

WASHINGTON, D.C: The U.S. Department of Justice has told its lawyers they can no longer attend or speak at events hosted by the American...