TAIPEI: Taipei’s defense ministry said it had detected 21 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island since 8:15 am (0015 GMT) on Saturday, a month before Taiwan’s May 20 inauguration of incoming president Lai Ching-te.“17 aircraft (of the 21) crossed the median line and its extension, entered our northern, central, and southwestern (air defense identification … Read more
Olyroos coach Tony Vidmar has no regrets about not selecting A-League prodigy Nestory Irankunda for AFC under-23 Asian Cup duty despite the Australians being on the brink of elimination from the tournament and failing to qualify for the Olympic Games. Yet to score in two Group A games and having just one point for their … Read more
Fighting raged at Myanmar’s eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses, media and Thailand’s government said, forcing about 200 civilians to flee as rebels pressed to flush out junta troops holed up for days at a bridge border crossing.Resistance fighters and ethnic minority rebels seized the key trading town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side … Read more
A much-feared petrol price spike following Iran’s missile and drone assault on Israel last weekend failed to eventuate. But what happens now Israel has responded could reach across the world and deep into Australian pockets. Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered more than 300 projectiles – 170 drones and cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles – … Read more
The Panthers can consider themselves lucky not to lose a man to the sin bin after halfback Brad Schneider wasn’t disciplined for what looked a clear professional foul on Tigers centre Justin Olam. With the Tigers up 6-0 in the 12th minute, winger Junior Tupou made a break down the sideline, with Olam backing up … Read more
CHICAGO: The Professional Fighters League on Friday returned for its third Global Season event of 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, with Brendan Loughnane emerging the big winner of the night to top the featherweight standings. The 12-fight card, featuring combatants in the welterweight and featherweight divisions, was the final event of the first half … Read more
Taylor Swift fans are convinced the singing superstar has taken a swipe at Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso in her new album. The Aston Martin driver was rumoured to be dating the popstar last year. Every practice, qualifying session and race from the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo? … Read more
Australia sent a warship earlier this month to join Japan and the US in countering China’s aggressive push on Philippine territory. But it didn’t join the subsequent trade pact. The Royal Australian Navy frigate Warramunga was part of the first multinational “patrol” of contested Philippine waters. Beijing responded in kind, with concurrent “combat patrols” asserting … Read more
RIYADH: John Catlin continued his dominance at the 2024 Saudi Open on Friday as he shot a men’s course-record 62 to open up an eight-shot lead at the top of the leaderboard at Riyadh Golf Club. The American began the third round one shot ahead of Scott Hend and Haotong Li and signaled his intentions … Read more
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has revealed he was blindsided by James Fisher-Harris’ shock transfer request. The Panthers announced the bombshell transfer news on Wednesday, stating they had granted Fisher-Harris a release from his contract on compassionate grounds despite having two years left on his deal. Watch every game of every round this NRL Telstra … Read more