Latest Sydney News
Australians felt special connection to Tina Turner through their Nutbush dance and rugby league
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tina Turner's death is being mourned around the world. But in Australia, many people felt a special connection to the singer. Australia holds the world record for the most number of people to dance to her song “Nutbush City Limits,” and Turner...
Indian Prime Minister Modi strikes new agreements on migration and green hydrogen in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck new agreements Wednesday with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on migration and green hydrogen, while raising concerns about attacks on Hindu temples in Sydney. Modi was welcomed Tuesday by around 20,000 cheering...
Jodie Comer scales heights on Broadway in 'Prima Facie,' a play that challenges the legal system
NEW YORK (AP) — The script for the play “Prima Facie” didn't languish after landing in Jodie Comer's inbox. Fitting for an urgent call for change, the script demanded action. It would not be denied. “Sometimes when things present themselves, it’s impossible to say no,”...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheered by 20,000 fans at Sydney stadium
SYDNEY (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by around 20,000 cheering fans, many chanting “Modi,” at a Sydney stadium on Tuesday during his second visit to Australia as his country's leader. Modi shared the stage with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who...
Asian stocks follow Wall St higher on hopes for US debt deal
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Thursday on hopes U.S. political leaders can reach agreement to avoid a potentially disastrous default on government debt. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Oil prices edged lower. Wall...
Australia rules out Quad summit going ahead in Sydney without Biden, but Modi still plans visit
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out a Quad summit taking place in Sydney without President Joe Biden, saying the four leaders will talk at the Group of Seven meeting this weekend in Japan. Albanese said Wednesday he understands why...
Australia trade minister seeks to mend ties on visit to China
BEIJING (AP) — Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell held meetings and visited businesses in Beijing on Friday, in a sign of progress in restoring a nearly decade-long rift in relations with China. In Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday...
India's Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House next month, courting an Indo-Pacific leader with whom he has sought stronger ties as the United States looks to blunt China's growing assertiveness in the region. Modi's visit...
Comedian Hannah Gadsby returns with a stand-up 'love letter'
NEW YORK (AP) — Hannah Gadsby's new Netflix special illustrates a different side of the comedian that fans may not expect — a happier one. “It’s a lighter show,” Gadsby tells The Associated Press ahead of “Something Special” airing on Tuesday. “It’s more positive....
Australia PM: US effort to extradite Assange not worth it
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed frustration at the United States’ continuing efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder and Australian citizen Julian Assange, saying: “There is nothing to be served by his ongoing incarceration.” ...
