The restrictions were invented by bureaucrats who do not understand how markets work, industry experts tell CNBC Sanctions imposed by the West on Russian crude oil exports have so far "failed completely," and new price caps could also prove ineffective, according to a CNBC report on Friday, citing analysts. The report comes as the European Union plans to ban imports of Russian refined petro ..read more

SYDNEY -- Passengers on a cruise ship docked in Australia's Sydney were forced to evacuate due to a fire that broke out onboard. The ship moored at the White Bay Cruise Terminal caught fire on Friday morning. Two passengers were assessed by paramedics but were not transported to the hospital. (Australia-Cruise Ship-Fire) - - - - ISLAMABAD -- At least five tribesmen were killed and another injured i ..read more

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3 (ANI): Arguably one of the biggest rivalries in the world at the moment, India and Australia are all set to lock horns in the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy beginning on February 9. As part of the preparation, the Australian team has hired Maheesh Pithiya a 21-year-old spinner who bears an eerie likeness to Ravichandran Ashwin. Even as Pithiya's career developed to see him make ..read more

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 3 (ANI): Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants on Friday announced the appointment of Rachael Haynes as the head coach of the team ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL), which will take place in March-April 2023. Gujarat Giants appointed Nooshin Al Khadeer as the bowling coach, Tushar Arothe will handle the charge as the batting coach, and Gavan ..read more

Alur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): Australia batter Alex Carey said that they are clearly focusing on negating India's spinners in their upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Aussies haven't forgotten just how vandalising the home side's pace attack is as well. Spin is a big focus for Australia at their training camp in Alur this week before they head to Nagpur for the first of four Tests against India, wh ..read more

Dubai [UAE], February 3 (ANI): Winners of the inaugural edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the current No. 2 T20I team on the ICC Women's Team Rankings, England aim to showcase their aggressive brand of cricket in South Africa. England skipper Heather Knight believes T20 World Cup success in South Africa would be 'really special' for the team, which aspires for its first global trophy since ICC Women's Cricket W ..read more

ANKARA - Oil prices fell steadily on Friday due to demand concerns, with the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) signaling further rate hikes after raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points while investors await the release of China's industry data. International benchmark Brent ..read more

SYDNEY - Australia's drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin -- more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms -- will soon be used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress. Psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the two substances from July, the Therapeutic Goods Administration said after finding 'sufficient evidence for potential benefits in certai ..read more

Tim Twentyman QB Play: It was a pretty unimpressive week overall for the quarterback group. In more than a decade covering the Senior Bowl I can't ever remember more open receivers missed by the signal callers. TCU's Max Duggan was the best of the bunch, but it was a pretty underwhelming performance overall for the quarterback group here in Mobile. TE Speed: Oregon State's ..read more

There was a lot of build-up to today's National Cabinet meeting. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has long said Medicare is in the worst shape it has ever been, and the ..read more