MANCHESTER: Virat Kohli will have history on his side when India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a World Cup blockbuster on Sunday -- a clash that is always more than…
AUCKLAND: The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks in March smiled Friday as his lawyers entered not guilty pleas to multiple murder and…
WELLINGTON: The New Zealand government will invest 14.4 million NZ dollars (9.46 million U.S. dollars) into transformative new scientific research programs including cutting-edge cancer treatment and vertical farming. "These investments…
NOTTINGHAM: Rain has once again delayed a match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The match between New Zealand and India was scheduled to start…
CARDIFF: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in their opening World Cup match in Cardiff on Saturday. Paceman Tim Southee…
LONDON: New Zealand are happy to go under the radar as they prepare to launch their campaign for World Cup glory against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Saturday. The Black…
WELLINGTON: New Zealand unveiled its inaugural "wellbeing" budget Thursday in a move set to cement Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's reputation for compassionate leadership in the wake of the Christchurch mosque…
WELLINGTON: A security breach that led to the premature release of New Zealand's budget resulted from an online bungle, not a sophisticated cyberattack as originally claimed, red-faced officials admitted Thursday.…
WELLINGTON: The New Zealand government said Wednesday that a "systematic" and "deliberate" cyberattack was behind an embarrassing leak of secret finance documents ahead of this week's budget. Treasury Secretary Gabriel…
LONDON: England launch the World Cup on Thursday as favourites to bludgeon their way to victory for the first time but will fear a Virat Kohli-inspired India and a hungry…
DHAKA: Bangladesh have set their sights on capping a remarkable rise by reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the first time. Mashrafe Mortaza's arrive in England confident of making the…
WELLINGTON: The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks was formally charged with terrorism for the first time on Tuesday, New Zealand police said.…
SYDNEY: Skipper Aaron Finch says a rejuvenated Australia are "pumped" ahead of their defence of the World Cup, with Steve Smith and David Warner returning from bans for ball-tampering and…
WELLINGTON: After a surprise run to the final of the 2015 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand are quietly confident they can again exceed expectations in their quest for a maiden…
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has said that Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace. President Trump expressed these views at…
CHRISTCHURCH: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned hate speech was spreading online "like wildfire" at a meeting with victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings Tuesday, vowing the world body will…
SAN FRANCISCO: Samantha Mewis scored once in each half and Carli Lloyd added a late goal as the United States dominated South Africa 3-0 on Sunday in a Women's World…
BRISBANE: Steve Smith plundered an unbeaten 91 and Glenn Maxwell hit 70 Friday before bad light stopped play, with Australia winning their final warm-up game before leaving for England to…
SYDNEY: Australia will play back-to-back pink-ball Tests against Pakistan and New Zealand in a marathon international cricket season spanning almost five months and wrapping up next March, the latest finish…
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, has called on world leaders to end “political opportunism” and void cultivating a culture that tolerates…
LONDON: Keeping in view Christchurch mosques attacks, the English Cricket Board (ECB) has prepared a fresh security plan for the visiting Pakistan team on request of the PCB. As per…
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May has given the go-ahead for China's Huawei to help build a 5G network, shrugging off security warnings from senior ministers and Washington. The country's…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Thursday dumped established stars including former captain Dinesh Chandimal to hand batsman Lahiru Thirimanne and leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay a place in their World Cup squad. Chandimal, who…
WELLINGTON: The world's fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season, New Zealand scientists said Thursday, with climate change possibly aiding the species' unique mating…
