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Australia and Britain said on Friday that a landmark deal to develop AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines would go ahead, despite mounting fears about costs, capabilities and the possible return of Donald Trump. Under the fledgling AUKUS deal, the two countries along with the United States have pledged to beef up their military muscle in a bid to counter China’s rise. Defence chiefs this …

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took a break from their eventful last few weeks for some leisurely sight-seeing in Down Under. After the three-time Super Bowl champ touched down in Sydney, Australia on Thursday morning, he tagged along with his 14-time Grammy-winning girlfriend to visit the zoo. In video footage obtained by Australia’s Channel 9 News, the lovebirds were seen holding …

Actress Cate Blanchett expresses her disappointment over the lack of celebration and recognition for the acting craft in Australia, in contrast to the acclaim it receives in the UK and USA. According to Aceshowbix.com, the renowned Hollywood star predominantly resides in Britain and America, where she feels her profession is better appreciated. However, when in her home country of Australia, she …

SYDNEY: Women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand marked the 100-day countdown to the global football showpiece on Tuesday with a call for gender equity in sport and a rallying cry for fans to get behind the event. The 32-team tournament, the first Women’s World Cup in the southern hemisphere, will kick off in Sydney and Auckland on July …

Zara Tindall, the daughter of the late Queen’s daughter Princess Anne, was spotted in Byron Bay, Australia last week, where husband Mika Tindall had been competing in the reality show I’m a Celeb, sparking speculation whether the couple may move to the celeb hotspot. As per reports, Zara was spotted at a local store in Byron Bay where she reportedly tried on …

SYDNEY: New Zealand and Australia have both put off naming their teams for their Twenty20 World Cup opener because of the rainstorms forecast for Sydney Cricket Ground around the time of Saturday’s re-run of the 2021 final. Australia skipper Aaron Finch confirmed only that he would open the batting for the hosts and reigning champions and that all-rounder Cameron Green …

Australia and India said on Tuesday they are close to finalising an interim economic and trade cooperation deal and hope to sign a full agreement by the end of the year. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit on Monday evening to discuss economic, defence, and technological cooperation, as well as the war in …

ISLAMABAD: The winners of Australia’s first Test series in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century will lift the trophy named after two legendary leg-spinners from both countries: Richie Benaud and Abdul Qadir. Pakistan captain Babar Azam and his Australian counterpart Pat Cummins unveiled the Benaud-Qadir Trophy at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, two days ahead of the …

Kane Williamson’s New Zealand eye a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final that will witness a new winner on Sunday. New Zealand and Australia renew their trans-Tasman rivalry in Dubai as both teams look to clinch their maiden world title in the shortest format. It’s a hat-trick of …

PARIS: France said on Friday it had decided to recall its ambassadors in the United States and Australia for consultations after Australia struck a deal with the United States and Britain which ended a $40 billion agreement to purchase French-designed submarines. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement that the rare decision taken by President Emmanuel Macron …