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Pakistan Recall Senior Players For Australia ODIs

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Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, with several senior players returning to the side ahead of the 50-over contest. Pakistan ODI Squad For Australia Series Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to lead Pakistan in the ODI series, while Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain. The squad […]
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Australia Rest Pace Trio For Asian Tour

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Australia have named new-look white-ball squads for their upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh, with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood left out as selectors manage the workload of their frontline fast bowlers. Australia Squad For Pakistan ODIs Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in the ODI series against Pakistan, which begins on May 30 […]
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Australia To Boost Fuel Stockpiles

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Australia will spend A$10 billion to strengthen its fuel security by increasing national stockpiles and creating a permanent government-owned fuel reserve amid concerns over global supply shocks. Australia Fuel Stockpiles To Rise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will raise its onshore fuel cover to at least 50 days. The plan includes a permanent
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Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties

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Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties Australia and Japan have announced a major push to strengthen critical minerals cooperation, with both countries committing A$1.67 billion to support new projects. The move is aimed at reducing supply chain risks in minerals used for clean energy, batteries, defence, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Australia
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Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms

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Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms Australia has proposed new legislation to make major digital platforms such as Meta, Google and TikTok pay for local journalism. The move is aimed at supporting newsrooms and ensuring that technology companies contribute to the media content distributed or accessed through their platforms. Australia Big Tech News […]
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Rashid Khan Turned Down India Citizenship Offer

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Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, choosing instead to remain committed to representing Afghanistan in international cricket. The revelation has drawn attention because it highlights the leg-spinner’s loyalty to his home country despite opportunities to shift to bigger cricketing nations. Rashid
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Albanese Backs Hormuz Reopening

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Albanese Backs Hormuz Reopening Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and urged that stability be maintained, warning that a prolonged regional conflict could hurt global energy markets and the wider economy. His remarks came as international leaders stepped up diplomatic engagement around one of the world’s most […]
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Albanese Visits Singapore For Fuel Security

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Singapore on April 10 for fuel security talks as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continued to pressure energy markets and supply chains. The visit focused on protecting the flow of refined fuels to Australia and liquefied natural gas to Singapore, with both sides agreeing to make maximum efforts […]
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Australia Warns Of Iran War Fuel Impact

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Australia Warns Of Long Iran War Economic Pain Australia has warned that the economic effects of the Iran war could last for months, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged people not to panic-buy fuel and to reduce consumption where possible. The government is trying to calm public anxiety as the conflict continues to disrupt global […]