Year: 2020

Former Australia opener Rogers appointed Victoria coach

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“. ©AFP” /> Melbourne (AFP) – Chris Rogers has been appointed head coach of Victoria with the former Test opener vowing to turn more players from the state into permanent members of the Australian team. A prolific run-scorer at both state and English county level, Rogers played 25 Tests before gaining experience with assistant coaching roles at Gloucestershire and Somerset. He joined Cricket Australia’s High Performance team in early 2018 and acted as head coach of the Australian under-19 team at the World Cup earlier this year. One of his…

Global Tourism Loses $320bn Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, UN

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ The global tourism industry has experienced a downfall due to coronavirus pandemic. The United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said that a loss of $320bn in exports has been witnessed in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs at risk. In a video address, the Secretary-General said that the global health crisis has caused international tourist arrivals to decrease by more than half. This decrease has devastated the world’s economies. Tourism is the third-largest export sector of the global economy. Guterres said…

US blacklists 24 Chinese firms, individuals for South China Sea work

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ The United States announced sanctions and restrictions on 24 Chinese companies and associated officials Wednesday for taking part in building artificial islands in disputed waters in the South China Sea. “Since 2013, the PRC has used its state-owned enterprises to dredge and reclaim more than 3,000 acres on disputed features in the South China Sea, destabilizing the region, trampling on the sovereign rights of its neighbors, and causing untold environmental devastation,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

RNC 2020: Trump Warns Opponents May “Steal” November’s Election

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ US President Donald Trump has once again lashed out at opposition. He warned his fellow Republicans that their opponents may “steal” November’s election. He talked to his delegates on the first day of the party convention in North Carolina. He said, “They’re using COVID to defraud the American people,” adding that mail-in ballots could lead to voter fraud. He accused Democrats of “using Covid to steal an election”. “The only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election,” he…

Turkey, Greece To Conduct Rival Exercises As Oil Tensions Rise

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Turkey and Greece have decided to conduct rival naval exercises off the Greek Island of Crete on Tuesday. The announcement comes after rising tensions over claims to gas and oil in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey has also sent an official warning to other vessels. Germany is likely to send its Foreign Minister Heiko Maas to Athens and Ankara on Tuesday as it tried to decrease tension. The Minister is likely to meet Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis before negotiations in Ankara with his Turkish counterpart. According to…

Kohli Strictly Warns IPL Players Not To Breach COVID-19 Health Protocols

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Indian Skipper Virat Kohli has warned Indian Premier League (IPL) players of serious “repercussions” for the tournament if they breach coronavirus precautionary rules. In his recent statement, Kohli the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Captain said: “One mistake from us could literally spoil the whole tournament.” With all eight teams now in quarantine in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the September 19 start, Kohli made the warning in a virtual meeting with players which was posted online by the Bangalore team. The IPL, originally scheduled to start…

England’s Anderson takes 600th Test wicket in Pakistan finale

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“James Anderson celebrates his 600th Test wicket after dismissing Pakistan captain Azhar Ali. ©AFP” Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England paceman James Anderson cemented his place in cricket history by taking his 600th Test wicket when he dismissed Pakistan captain Azhar Ali in the rain-marred third and final Test at Southampton on Tuesday. Fresh downpours meant play did not get under way on the last day until 1515 GMT. But the 38-year-old Anderson struck with his 14th ball of the day. Defying a docile pitch, he produced a rising delivery…

California Wildfires: Governor Asks Australia For Help

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ California is struggling to overcome massive wildfires burning forests and homes. More than 12,000 fire-fighters working to control the fire that has killed 6 people. At least 43 people, including fire-fighters, have been injured. Hundreds of buildings have burned down. Thousands more can burn. Governor Gavin Newsom warned on Friday that wildfires can devastate homes. Several US states are on the way to help control the blazes. This wildfire is among the 560 fires some of the largest fires the state has seen. Gov. Newsom requested assistance…

Turkey Discovers A Natural Gas Reserve In The Black Sea, President Erdogan

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ A Turkish drilling ship has discovered a natural gas reserve in the Black Sea, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters. According to details, he said that the drilling ship Fatih, which has been operating in the area since July, had found 320bn cu m (11.3 tr cu ft) of gas. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that it was the biggest natural gas reserve Turkey has found. Turkey will be capable of importing less energy if it can extract the gas commercially. President Erdogan announced that all tests and engineering work…

Israel’s Foreign Intelligence Service Mossad Head Visits UAE

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ On Tuesday, the head of Israel’s foreign intelligence service Mossad, Yossi Cohen, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to meet the national security adviser of the country. “The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation in the security field and shared perspectives on regional developments and issues of common interested, including both countries’ efforts to contain COVID-19,” told an agency. After Trump’s announcement last week that both the countries, Israel and UAE had agreed to normalize relations, Cohen’s trip to UAE became the first visit by an Israeli…