Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Dollar heads for weekly drop as jobs data dims Fed hike betsThe US dollar experienced its sharpest weekly decline in almost three months, driven by a weaker-than-expected June jobs report. This eased...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Scientists looked inside cockroach DNA, and found something they never expectedCockroaches harbor ancient bacterial DNA, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered thousands of tiny DNA fragments from Blattabacterium ...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Dollar steady as focus turns to US payrolls, yen intervention jitters persistMarkets are keenly awaiting crucial U.S. non-farm payrolls data on Thursday, with the dollar holding steady. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen's ...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Global Market: Australian shares start new financial year lower as banks drag; miners limit lossesAustralian shares kicked off the new financial year on a downbeat note, with banks leading the decline following disappointing housing pric...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Yen sinks to four-decade low as dollar gets yields boostThe dollar surged to a 40-year high against the yen, fueled by rising U.S. Treasury yields and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hike....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Australia women vs West indies Women live streaming, playing 11: When and where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finalAustralia aims for another Women's T20 World Cup final as they face the West Indies in the semifinal. Unbeaten in the group stage, the domi...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slumpJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signal...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Australian shares slip on inflation concerns, miners top dragsThe benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 0.5% lower at 8,778.70 on the final trading day of the current financial year. The index rose 3.5% f...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Vocus plans $343 million Sydney-Melbourne fibre link to meet AI demandMacquarie-backed Vocus is set to invest A$500 million in a new fibre network connecting Sydney and Melbourne by 2029. This pioneering ducte...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Strong dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as clock ticks on interventionThe Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking intervention fears. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due t...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Yen hits 40-year low as clock ticks on interventionThe Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking speculation of government intervention. Despite past efforts, the yen conti...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Dollar poised for best month in nearly a year; eyes on jobs data, Gulf tensionGlobal tensions and upcoming U.S. jobs data are keeping the dollar strong, despite a slight dip today. Investors are seeking refuge in the ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbGlobal markets are showing cautious optimism as US and Iran reportedly step back from further conflict escalation, with talks scheduled in ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Yen wobbles near 40-year low as dollar pauses for breathThe yen hovered near a 40-year low against the dollar as U.S. inflation data met expectations, leading traders to scale back bets on Federa...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Australia and Canada sign a $1.75 billion deal to build long-range radar in CanadaAustralian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Canadian Secretary of State (Defense Procurement) Stephen Fuhr signed the first phase of a p...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST