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Russians bid farewell to Gorbachev, but without Putin
Russians bid farewell to Gorbachev, but without Putin
MOSCOW: Russians paid their final respects to the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, in a ceremony held in Moscow yesterday (Sept 3) without much fanfare and with President Vladimir Putin notably absent.
Fuel leak sees launch of NASA’s Artemis rocket scrubbed again
Fuel leak sees launch of NASA’s Artemis rocket scrubbed again
FLORIDA: NASA on Saturday scrapped a second attempt to get its new 30-storey rocket off the ground and send its uncrewed test capsule toward the Moon after engineers detected a fuel leak.
Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start
Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start
FOOTBALL: Bolstered by one of their “best nights”, Liverpool will look to pile fresh misery on Merseyside rivals Everton this weekend.
NASA Moon launch to attract up to 400,000 visitors
NASA Moon launch to attract up to 400,000 visitors
FLORIDA: Up to 400,000 visitors are expected to flock to the Florida coast on Saturday (Sept 3), hoping to catch a glimpse ‒ and hear the roar ‒ of NASA’s rocket launch to the Moon.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to three years for electoral fraud
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to three years for electoral fraud
YANGON: A Myanmar junta court jailed ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to three years in jail today (Sept 2) for electoral fraud in the 2020 polls, which her party won in a landslide.
Bombshell UN Xinjiang report lists litany of rights abuses
Bombshell UN Xinjiang report lists litany of rights abuses
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) released a bombshell report into serious human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region late yesterday (Aug 31), saying torture allegations were credible and citing possible crimes against humanity.
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa yesterday (Aug 31).
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
MOSCOW: Mikhail Gorbachev, who changed the course of history by triggering the demise of the Soviet Union and was one of the great figures of the 20th century, has died in Moscow aged 91.
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
PAKISTAN: Aid efforts ramped up across flooded Pakistan today (Aug 30) to help tens of millions of people affected by relentless monsoon rains that have submerged a third of the country and claimed more than 1,100 lives.
EU ministers to study call for ban on Russian tourists
EU ministers to study call for ban on Russian tourists
BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) foreign ministers are to discuss this week an appeal led by Ukraine to ban Russian tourists from visiting Europe.
Liverpool hit nine to equal record, Haaland hat-trick fires Man City
Liverpool hit nine to equal record, Haaland hat-trick fires Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool equalled the Premier League’s record win with a 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth, while Erling Haaland’s hat-trick inspired Manchester City’s comeback 4-2 victory against Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 27).
Liverpool look to end dismal start, Arsenal on the up
Liverpool look to end dismal start, Arsenal on the up
FOOTBALL: Troubled Liverpool will be desperate to get their first win of the Premier League season when they face Bournemouth later today (Aug 27).
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
NEW YORK: Signs are growing that Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is in financial trouble, with just a modest following six months after launching.
Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker’s term cut
Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker’s term cut
SURABAYA: Almost two decades after the Bali bombings left Thiolina Ferawati Marpaung with permanent eye injuries, news that one of the masterminds could be released early has caused fresh trauma.
Slow Liverpool start concerns Klopp
Slow Liverpool start concerns Klopp
FOOTBALL: Three months ago Liverpool stood on the brink of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies. Three games into the new season, they are yet to win a game.
Hong Konger ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help
Hong Konger ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help
HONG KONG: Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording yesterday (Aug 24) of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar.
Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal
Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s highest court yesterday (Aug 23) upheld former prime minister Najib Razak’s 12-year jail sentence for corruption in the 1MDB financial scandal, a decision analysts said could slam the door to a political comeback.
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed so far, says Kyiv
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed so far, says Kyiv
KYIV: Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded, the country’s top military officer said yesterday (Aug 22), as Moscow accused Kyiv over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner.
Lift off for ten Hag as United beat Liverpool
Lift off for ten Hag as United beat Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford yesterday (Aug 22).
Man City fightback denies Newcastle, Mendy howler rocks Chelsea
Man City fightback denies Newcastle, Mendy howler rocks Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback as the Premier League champions rescued a 3-3 draw against Newcastle, while Edouard Mendy’s embarrassing blunder condemned Chelsea to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds yesterday (Aug 21).