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Air Quality Index: Dhaka ranks 4th worst, Australia’s Canberra tops list
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fourth worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger accelerated Saturday in the country's east as temperatures soared.
Australia battles 'catastrophic' wildfires as PM rushes home
Australia's most populous state was paralyzed by "catastrophic" fire conditions Saturday amid souring temperatures, while one person died as wildfires also ravaged the country's southeast.
Australia's most populous state declares wildfire emergency
Australia's most populous state of New South Wales declared a seven-day state of emergency Thursday as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires.
Trust in Australian gov't falls to all-time low: study
Australians' trust in government has hit an all-time low, according to the latest Australian Election Study (AES).
Pakistan set to make 2 changes for 2nd test vs Australia
The addition of opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq and pace bowler Mohammad Abbas are two changes being considered by Pakistan for the day-night test against Australia beginning Friday at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia investigates China plot to plant spy in Parliament
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday that allegations of a Chinese plot to plant an agent into Australia's Parliament are "deeply disturbing and troubling."
Self-confessed Chinese spy spills secrets in Australia
A self-confessed Chinese spy has given Australia's counterespionage agency inside intelligence on how Beijing conducts its interference operations abroad and revealed the identities of China's senior military intelligence officers in Hong Kong, media reported.
Australia must stop burning coal by 2030: report
A new international report has warned that Australia must stop burning coal before the end of 2030, if it wants to meet its commitment to the Paris Agreement.
Winds fan ferocious fires in Australia's most populous state
Ferocious wildfires were burning at emergency-level intensity across Australia's most populous state and into Sydney's suburbs on Tuesday as authorities warned most people in their paths that there was no longer time to flee.