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20.09 / 17:33
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Dallas, Florida, New York, Bat-Ball Le Aao
ICC confirming on Wednesday that Dallas, Florida and New York will host the 2024 T20 Men's World Cup matches. In November 2021, ICC had chosen the West Indies and the US as hosts. While the Windies are no longer contenders in world cricket — it failed to qualify for the 50-over World Cup starting in India next month — US ranks 22nd, sandwiched between Papua New Guinea and Uganda, in the ICC rankings.
18.09 / 12:25
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Newmont clears regulatory hurdle for Newcrest deal, awaits shareholder vote
(Reuters) -Gold miner Newmont Corp said on Monday it has received a clearance from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board to proceed with its proposed A$26.2 billion ($16.86 billion) takeover of Australia's Newcrest Mining (OTC:NCMGF).
05.09 / 10:47
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India volunteers to manage global digital public infra repository
digital economy minister's document on Tuesday. "There's a lot of interest in many, many bodies, both multilateral, non-governmental, governmental, that are interested in making sure that continents and countries that have lagged behind the digitization have the ability to implement this in this form or in some other form," he added. Chandrasekhar said that there was a global consensus for the first time on the principles of DPIs, cybersecurity in digital economy and digital skills, within the G20 digital economy ministers' working group.
04.09 / 10:37
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Tesla
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New technology could cement Indonesia’s dominance of vital nickel
greenhouse gases. With Western electric-car makers such as Tesla keen to tout the green credentials of their products, that is a big concern. The more fundamental problem is that much of Indonesia’s saprolite has already been dug up and exported, mostly to China.
03.09 / 13:55
01.09 / 04:47
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Deal
Santos downsizes PNG sale deal amid Kumul funding woes
Santos has finally firmed up the sale of a minority interest in its Papua New Guinea LNG venture to PNG’s national oil company, but the deal only involves just over half of the 5 per cent agreed in the original $US1.4 billion ($2.2 billion) deal announced 12 months ago.
30.08 / 08:13
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Massive python on Queensland roof startles locals
Queensland neighborhood in Australia were taken aback when they witnessed a sizable python slithering across the roof of a house. The awe-inspiring snake, measuring approximately five meters in length and weighing around 15 kilograms, was a spectacle that drew a gathering of onlookers outside the house.
22.08 / 23:39
UPS
Progressive
Santos first-half profit dives 32pc
Santos has posted a 32 per cent slump in first-half profit due to softer production and lower oil and LNG prices.
10.08 / 06:57
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Reuters
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Inside
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US President
US President Joe Biden's Asia trip unlikely to include attendance at ASEAN summits
Reuters further reported Biden is not anticipated to travel to Indonesia. Furthermore, a Washington-based ambassador representing an ASEAN member revealed that Indonesia was informed on Monday about Biden's decision to not attend. Asked if it was correct that Biden would not be going to Indonesia, a senior White House official told Reuters on Tuesday: "We're still working on it ...
08.08 / 18:21
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India seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific as China continues on aggressive path
maritime space and eyeing the same India is focusing on a larger role in Indo-Pacific. The recent developments in the region are hinting that India is seeking a big-brother role in the Indo-Pacific region, especially for countries affected by China's expansionist policies.
02.08 / 21:01
JPMorgan
Penny
After just two years at JPMorgan, Penny back at Westpac
In perhaps the shortest stint as a senior investment banker, Adam Penny is leaving JPMorgan to return to Westpac. He only left Australia’s fourth-largest bank, where he was head of M&A, in April 2021.
31.07 / 14:47
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2024
Papua New Guinea qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
PNG) won all six of their matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier and have earned a spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and United States of America (USA) in June 2024. This is the second time that PNG has qualified for a Men's T20 World Cup, as per an ICC press release.
29.07 / 12:45
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India-Papua New Guinea sign MoU for India Stack collaboration
New Delhi: NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Papua New Guinea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sharing India Stack, successful digital solutions implemented at population scale in New Delhi on 28 July. Earlier, MeitY hosted the inaugural Global DPI Summit in Pune on June 12-13.
29.07 / 10:57
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US, Australia to cooperate with India to ensure security and stability of Indo-Pacific
Australia on Saturday agreed to further cooperate with India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea to ensure the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific at the 33rd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN). Officials from the two countries on Saturday met in Brisbane.
25.07 / 17:47
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voice
Pacific Islands capture India’s strategic focus
NEW DELHI : New Delhi is exploring the possibility of trilateral cooperation with France and Australia in the strategic Pacific Islands, according to persons aware of the matter. While France and Australia have been key players in the Pacific Islands for some time, India has stepped up its outreach to these small island countries over the last decade. The three countries launched their trilateral partnership forum in 2021, focused on the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on maritime development and connectivity.
22.07 / 15:45
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USS Canberra: US commissions first Navy warship in foreign port
SYDNEY (Reuters) -The United States commissioned a warship in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, the first time a U.S. Navy vessel joined active service at a foreign port, as the two close allies step up their military ties in response to China's expanding regional reach.
20.07 / 18:39
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Solar
India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push
New Delhi: India is considering expanding its solar STAR-C initiative, run by the International Solar Alliance, to a number of Pacific Island countries, according to persons aware of the matter. The programme aims to boost solar power ecosystems in the poorest countries. In the Pacific, it currently runs in Tonga.
08.07 / 08:15
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China Controls Minerals That Run the World—and It Just Fired a Warning Shot at US
SINGAPORE—China’s decision this week to restrict the export of two minerals used in semiconductors, solar panels and missile systems was more than a trade salvo. It was a reminder of its dominant hold over the world’s mineral resources—and a warning of its willingness to use them in its escalating rivalry with the U.S. Around two-thirds of the world’s lithium and cobalt—essential for electric cars—is processed in China.
18.06 / 20:15
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CoinMarketCap
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Joins Search for Aliens and UFOs
The founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, has confirmed on Twitter that he is part of an expedition that is searching for a “meteor of interstellar origin” that crashed onto Earth from outer space in 2014.
17.06 / 06:13
business
Cardano
Frontier
The New Frontier: Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson goes hunting for aliens & UFOs
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is currently searching for a UFO — or some sort of space object — that has crashed near the coast of Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Ocean.
12.11 / 03:49
Blockchain
UPS
Environment
Klima DAO accumulates $100M of carbon offsets, aims to drive up price
Climate-change focused Klima DAO has accumulated over 9 million tonnes of carbon offsets according to a Nov. 8 announcement. The USD value of those offsets has surpassed $100 million.
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