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Cambodia suspends sales at properties owned by accused cyberscam front
Cambodia suspends sales at properties owned by accused cyberscam front
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has frozen sales of luxury properties by a US-sanctioned conglomerate after its founder was extradited to China and charged by Washington for allegedly running multibillion-dollar transnational cyberscams.
Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises
Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises
PARIS: US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests has killed at least 648 people.
Danish PM says Greenland showdown at ‘decisive moment’ after new Trump threats
Danish PM says Greenland showdown at ‘decisive moment’ after new Trump threats
COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s Prime Minister said yesterday (Jan 11) that her country faces a “decisive moment” in its diplomatic battle over Greenland after US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the Arctic territory.
Ashes drama exposes tale of two teams
Ashes drama exposes tale of two teams
CRICKET: Australia sealed a thumping 4-1 Ashes win over England with a five-wicket victory in the final Test at Sydney on Thursday (Jan 8).
‘Hectic’ bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
‘Hectic’ bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
SYDNEY: Bushfires threatened dozens of rural towns in southeast Australia today (Jan 9), firefighters said as hot winds fanned “hectic” conditions in the tinder-dry countryside.
Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
CRICKET: Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England today (Jan 8) by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.
US says to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales
US says to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration said yesterday (Jan 7) it intends to dictate the decisions of Venezuela’s interim leaders and control the country’s oil sales “indefinitely” after toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Man City stumble again in title race as Villa held
Man City stumble again in title race as Villa held
FOOTBALL: Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead yesterday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.
Prize money at Australian Open hits new high
Prize money at Australian Open hits new high
TENNIS: Players at this month’s Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers yesterday (Jan 6) announcing a 16% increase in the total purse to AUS$ 111.5 million (B2.3 billion).
Western allies agree Ukraine guarantees after Paris ‘progress’
Western allies agree Ukraine guarantees after Paris ‘progress’
PARIS: Ukraine's Western allies yesterday (Jan 6) agreed key security guarantees for Kyiv including a US-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force that would be deployed after a ceasefire in Russia’s war against its neighbour.
Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro
Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro
BRUSSELS: European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela as they seek to avoid riling him on other critical issues - from Ukraine to Greenland.
Amorim sacked by Manchester Utd
Amorim sacked by Manchester Utd
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United yesterday (Jan 5), bringing a dramatic end to his turbulent 14-month spell as manager of the struggling Premier League giants.
Littler storms to second world darts crown
Littler storms to second world darts crown
DARTS: Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler stormed to a second consecutive world title with a demolition of Dutchman Gian van Veen at London’s Alexandra Palace on Saturday (Jan 3).
Trump insists ‘we need Greenland’
Trump insists ‘we need Greenland’
COPENHAGEN: President Donald Trump doubled down yesterday (Jan 4) on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite calls by Denmark’s prime minister to stop “threatening” the territory.
Arsenal stretch Premier League lead
Arsenal stretch Premier League lead
FOOTBALL: Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday (Jan 3), stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League.
What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
FOOTBALL: The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season’s Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military raid
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military raid
UNITED STATES: President Donald Trump said Saturday (jan 3) that the United States will “run” Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after seizing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro during a bombing raid on Caracas.
From Football To The Moon: Five Things To Keep An Eye On In 2026
From Football To The Moon: Five Things To Keep An Eye On In 2026
It’s a year set to hold lunar trips, footballing spectacles and a battle for control of the US Congress, among others. Here are five big events to watch out for in 2026.
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
BEIJING: China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan today (Dec 30), aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets.
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
YANGON: Voters trickled to Myanmar’s heavily restricted polls yesterday (Dec 28), with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government and triggered a civil war.