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Cam Green’s recent reaction to the media after his Sheffield Shield hundred has quickly become a story in itself.After posting a century for Western Australia against NSW, what should have been a positive moment turned into another debate, this time about his relationship with the press.A report from cricket writer Tom Decent said his interview lasted just 20 seconds – ending abruptly after Green was asked about his recent form. An emotional Green muttered “waste of time” before returning and asking why the journalist was “out to get him”.“Cricketers sometimes get stuck in their own little bubble, forgetting the media…

However, population experts warn that fundamental livelihood issues such as income and employment, as well as shifting attitudes toward marriage and family, will continue to pose major challenges.  “It used to be that marriage and childbearing took very important, central roles in China’s society. Now, that importance is seeing a decline,” said Mu Zheng, deputy director of the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Family and Population Research.  “They have many (other) things on their checklists to define what is fulfilling and achieving success in adult life.”  DEMOGRAPHIC PRESSURES MOUNT  These shifting views are a growing concern for authorities,  as marriage and childbearing remain closely…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joseph Garrett Duggar was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl years earlier.The former “19 Kids and Counting” star was arrested and charged with molestation of a victim less than 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.The alleged victim, now 14, told investigators during a forensic interview that the allegations happened while she was on a vacation to Panama City Beach in Florida with her family in 2020.During the vacation, the former…

US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan ‘without use of force’.Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026United States intelligence agencies say that China is pursuing its longstanding goal of taking control over Taiwan, but they do not expect Beijing to launch an invasion by next year, according to their latest threat assessment.“The [intelligence community] assesses that Chinese leaders do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan in 2027, nor do they have a fixed timeline for achieving unification,” according to the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community, which was…

European companies that import semiconductors from Asia are tapping into backup stores and paying more for deliveries as the Iran war causes disruption to air freight routes through the Middle East, industry insiders have told CNBC.The Iran war has caused turmoil to cargo routes as shipping and airports have been targeted since the war began on Feb. 28. Global air freight capacity — which transports cargo such as semiconductors and other high-value electronics — is down around 9% compared to pre-war levels, according to data from logistics firm DSV.That’s led to rising costs for European companies importing semiconductors from Asia…

Hello, I am Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of Inside India — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. This week, I unpack what’s driving the rapid surge in gold‑loan growth in the world’s second‑largest bullion market. Loans against gold are a multibillion‑dollar industry in India, powered by households holding $5 trillion in bullion. Enjoy!Any thoughts on today’s newsletter? Share them with the team.The big storyIndian households are sitting on a mountain of gold.They own more than 34,000 tons of the yellow metal, as per a Morgan Stanley…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over allegations that he leaked classified information, according to three sources familiar with the matter.The probe predates Kent’s departure from government, sources told Fox News Digital.The FBI declined Fox News’ request for comment.Fox News Digital has reached out to Kent by phone and email for comment.TOP COUNTERTERRORISM OFFICIAL RESIGNS IN PROTEST OF US WAR AGAINST IRAN Joe Kent resigned Tuesday from his role as the nation’s top counterterrorism official on Tuesday, citing opposition to the U.S. war against Iran. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Boston Scott defied the NFL odds. After playing in a mid-major conference at Louisiana Tech, the 5-foot-6 running back made the leap to pro football when the Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.Scott rushed for 1,295 yards over six seasons with the Eagles and became known as the “Giants Killer,” a nod to his heroics when Philadelphia faced its division rival, the New York Giants. On Wednesday, Scott announced he was stepping away from the league. In the announcement, the 30-year-old admitted his decision came with mixed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 20-year-old University of Alabama student from the Chicago area is missing from a spring break trip to visit friends studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, according to his family.James “Jimmy” Gracey, of Elmhurst, Illinois, was last seen around 3 a.m. after visiting the waterfront Shoko restaurant and nightclub on March 17, his mother, Therese Gracey, wrote in a Facebook post.”He was with friends, but they got separated at the end of the night,” she added. “They’re all out looking for him.”He is also believed to have been talking to a brown-haired American…

A major recreation centre being built in the far west end is facing higher construction costs, prompting City of Edmonton councillors to approve a budget increase. But how much more money is needed to complete the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre, which is about 65 per cent built, is not known.“Because if you say you need to spend X-million dollars on something, you can better believe that every bid that comes forward — because I would have said this on a camera — will come forward at exactly that price,” Mayor Andrew Knack said on Wednesday.Knack said a borrowing bylaw will…