December 9, 2023
THE Philippine government was urged on Friday to set a clear direction in its nuclear energy policy and expedite plans to switch on the country’s first nuclear power plant in the near term. At the Pandesal Forum in Quezon City, nuclear energy advocate Alpas Pilipinas lead convenor Gayle Certeza said many businesses, especially in the
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For 24-year-old Sokal, her triumph in one of the South Asian nation’s most prestigious beauty contests was not only a personal victory but one that sent a message of hope. Bangladeshi trans woman Yasin Ahmed Sokal always wanted the freedom to dress like her sisters, but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine being
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Big western fashion brands are not paying “ethical” prices for Bangladesh-made clothes, the country’s exporters association said, as protests over wages sparked factory closures in the world’s second-largest garment exporter. The government last week announced a new monthly minimum wage of Tk12,500 ($113) for garment industry workers, up from Tk8,000 fixed in 2018. Some workers’
READ MOREEngland bowed out of the Cricket World Cup with a 93-run consolation win over Pakistan on Saturday, and Mitchell Marsh recorded his career-best ODI score as semifinal-bound Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets. England finished seventh in the 10-team table with three victories from nine games in its disappointing campaign to defend the title it
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Adam Zampa shot back to the top of the World Cup wickets tally while Marnus Labuschagne wowed in the field but Bangladesh frustrated Australia in Pune on Saturday. Once more neutralised with the ball in the power play, Australia again needed the interventions of their star tweaker to limit Bangladesh to 8-306 after the Aussies
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Adam Zampa shot back to the top of the World Cup wickets tally while Marnus Labuschagne wowed in the field but Bangladesh frustrated Australia in Pune on Saturday. Once more neutralised with the ball in the power play, Australia again needed the interventions of their star tweaker to limit Bangladesh to 8-306 after the Aussies
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Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Australia’s World Cup contest against Bangladesh from Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The Aussies locked up a semi-final spot following their victory over Afghanistan that was guided by a historic display from Glenn Maxwell. Watch every match of The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Live with no ad breaks in
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Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Australia’s World Cup contest against Bangladesh from Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. The Aussies locked up a semi-final spot following their victory over Afghanistan that was guided by a historic display from Glenn Maxwell. Watch every match of The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Live with no ad breaks in
READ MORESri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews became the first player to be given “timed out” in the 146-year history of international cricket on Monday in a fiery World Cup clash won by Bangladesh. Chasing 280 for victory, Bangladesh rode on a 169-run stand between Najmul Hasan Shanto (90) and skipper Shakib Al Hasan (82) to reach
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Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews has made unfortunate cricketing history, becoming the first player to be timed out at the international level. Mathews was coming into bat with Sri Lanka 135-4 after 24.2 overs against Bangladesh, but due to a helmet issue was slow to take the crease. While the 12th man ran to retrieve a
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