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Taiwan holds military drill as China accused of preparing invasion
Taiwan holds military drill as China accused of preparing invasion
TAIPEI: Taiwan held an artillery drill this morning (Aug 9) simulating a defence against an attack as its top diplomat accused Beijing of preparing to invade the island after days of massive Chinese war games.
Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties
Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne brought the curtain down on the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style yesterday (Aug 8) as dominant Australia celebrated finishing top of the medals table yet again.
More Ukraine grain sets sail as new strike hits nuclear site
More Ukraine grain sets sail as new strike hits nuclear site
KYIV: Four more ships loaded with grain set off from Ukrainian ports yesterday (Aug 7), as Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a new strike at a Russian-occupied nuclear plant.
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, while Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag’s first game in charge yesterday (Aug 7).
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge got off to a sluggish start as the Reds were held 2-2 at newly-promoted Fulham, while Tottenham delivered on their pre-season hype by thrashing Southampton 4-1 yesterday (Aug 6).
China scraps cooperation with US over Taiwan spat
China scraps cooperation with US over Taiwan spat
BEIJING: China said yesterday (Aug 5) it was ending cooperation with the United States on a litany of key issues including climate change, anti-drug efforts and military talks, as relations between the two superpowers nosedive over the island of Taiwan.
Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace
Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s ability to ride out a second-half onslaught from Crystal Palace to make the perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park last night (Aug 5).
Chinese missiles ‘serious problem that impacts our national security’: Japan PM
Chinese missiles ‘serious problem that impacts our national security’: Japan PM
TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister today (Aug 5) condemned China’s firing of ballistic missiles during military drills around Taiwan, calling them a “serious problem that impacts our national security and the safety of our citizens”.
Pelosi says Taiwan trip ‘in peace’ as furious China vows strong response
Pelosi says Taiwan trip ‘in peace’ as furious China vows strong response
TAIPEI: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today (Aug 3) that her delegation had come to Taiwan in “peace for the region”, after the visit enraged Beijing and set off a diplomatic firestorm.
WWE-style wrestling hits Bangkok - with a Thai twist
WWE-style wrestling hits Bangkok - with a Thai twist
WRESTLING: A fighter bursts through a flimsy tarpaulin curtain and bounds into the ring wearing a helmet and the unmistakable bright orange jacket of a Bangkok motorbike-taxi rider - it’s Thailand’s take on WWE wrestling.
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced yesterday (Aug 1) that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and a mastermind of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks, in a drone strike in Kabul.
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
RUGBY: Fans in the stands at November’s Hong Kong Sevens will be allowed to drink, but not eat, with masks having to be worn between sips, an official said yesterday (Aug 1).
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
FOOTBALL: England won a major women’s tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold-out Wembley yesterday (July 31).
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Liverpool struck first blood against Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season as Darwin Nunez made an instant impact for Jurgen Klopp’s men to win the Community Shield 3-1 yesterday (July 30).
Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
KYIV: Ukraine’s president urged civilians yesterday to evacuate the frontline Donetsk region, the scene of fierce clashes with the Russian military, as Kyiv called on the Red Cross and UN to gain access to its soldiers being held by Moscow’s forces.
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration tried yesterday (July 29) to defuse heated Chinese warnings against a possible trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as Beijing announced live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
Man City’s Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight
Man City’s Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight
FOOTBALL: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will go head to head with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as the Premier League title rivals unveil their expensive new recruits in the Community Shield.
Four-time world champion Vettel to retire from F1
Four-time world champion Vettel to retire from F1
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the 2022 season, he announced yesterday (July 28) as the German was hailed as “one of the all-time greats” of the sport.
Russian arms dealer extradited from Thailand unaware of US swap: wife
Russian arms dealer extradited from Thailand unaware of US swap: wife
MOSCOW: A Russian arms trafficker who was arrested in Thailand and is serving a 25-year jail term in the United States knows nothing about a possible exchange with two US prisoners in Russia, his wife said.
Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines
Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines
MANILA: Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said today (July 28), as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr flew to the region to inspect the damage.