Month: January 2024
India emerges victorious against South Africa in what is described as the briefest Test match ever, marked by a chaotic and disorderly performance.
India secured a seven-wicket victory over South Africa, resetting the record for the shortest completed Test match. Shreyas Iyer's winning boundary, a four off Marco Jansen, came just after lunch on day two, marking the 642nd ball of the match and the 107th over. This achievement surpassed the previous record, set in 1932 between Australia and South Africa, by 14 balls. The win at Newlands leveled the two-match series 1-1, following South Africa's victory in Centurion by[more...]
According to the air traffic control transcript in Tokyo, it indicates that only one aircraft had received permission to be on the runway before the fatal collision involving Japan Airlines.
The communication transcript between air traffic control and the two aircraft involved in the fiery collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport suggests that exclusive permission to use the runway was granted only to the larger Japan Airlines (JAL) flight. Initially, it was believed that 12 Australians were among the 379 passengers and crew on the JAL A-350 Airbus, but this number was later revised down to eight, as stated by federal minister Mark Butler. Despite all passengers and[more...]
Over 20 individuals sustain injuries as a New York City subway train derails after colliding with another train.
On Thursday (Friday AEDT), a New York City subway train derailed following a low-speed collision with another train, resulting in over 20 individuals sustaining minor injuries and causing significant service disruptions across Manhattan during the afternoon rush hour, as reported by authorities. The incident occurred around 3 pm (7 am AEDT) on the Upper West Side, near the 96th Street station, involving a 1 train carrying approximately 300 passengers and an out-of-service Metropolitan Transportation Authority train with[more...]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is anticipated to commence rate cuts starting in September.
Australians stand to gain from decreasing interest rates in the upcoming year, with some economists forecasting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to initiate rate cuts around September. Consequently, households may contend with rates hovering around 4.35 percent for a significant portion of the year. Prominent economists anticipate that Governor Michele Bullock will commence the easing of rates by mid-2024. This economic landscape unfolds against the backdrop of recent data from CoreLogic, revealing an 8.1% increase in[more...]
CEOs place cyber threats at the forefront of their concerns for the year 2024.
Corporate leaders are losing sleep over cybersecurity concerns, marking it as their top worry, especially in the wake of escalating hacker activities, exemplified by recent attacks on St Vincent’s Health and Victoria’s court system. According to a report titled "Keeping us up at night" by KPMG, which surveyed over 300 Australian CEOs in October of the previous year, dealing with cyber risks is identified as the primary focus for 2024 and the next three to five years.[more...]
In 2023, electric car sales experienced an impressive surge, nearly tripling in numbers. Concurrently, the ASX witnessed a decline in value amidst escalating tension in the Middle East, capturing the unfolding events of the year.
On Thursday, Australia's stock market retraced its steps, influenced by declines in major US indices and heightened Middle East tensions due to bomb blasts in Iran. The latest data on new car sales for 2023 revealed a noteworthy upswing, particularly in the sales of electric cars. Today, both the All Ords and the ASX 200 experienced a 0.3% decline, mirroring losses in major US indices overnight. Tensions escalated in the Middle East following bomb blasts in Iran.[more...]
Princess Mary of Denmark honed her deportment skills in Sydney, preparing herself for royal life as she anticipated her future role as queen.
The luxury real estate agent, originally from Tasmania, crossed paths with Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik while residing in Sydney during the late 2000 Olympic Games. Previously employed in advertising and living in Bondi Junction, she attended an introductory presentation at Starquest (later Starmakers) in early 2001, expressing to deportment teacher and life coach Teresa Page her desire for a significant life transformation. Recalling their conversation, Ms. Page mentioned that the agent had expressed, "Well, I really want[more...]
South Korea conducts drills simulating a potential scenario for the possible assassination of Kim Jong-un, involving strategic measures commonly referred to as “decapitation drills.”
South Korea has acknowledged engaging in "decapitation drills" for a potential assassination of North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, who recently announced plans to strengthen the country's nuclear capabilities and enhance its military technology. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik, in a rare admission, stated that such drills are considered an option, with the involvement of both South Korean and U.S. special operation forces. Tensions have escalated, with Kim Jong-un warning of a possible war on the Korean[more...]
