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US to send Ukraine ‘advanced rocket systems’ to hit ‘key targets’
US to send Ukraine ‘advanced rocket systems’ to hit ‘key targets’
WASHINGTON:President Joe Biden yesterday (May 31) confirmed the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine with ability to strike what he called “key targets” of Russia’s invasion force.
Pacific nations reject China security pact
Pacific nations reject China security pact
SUVA: Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China’s push for a wide-ranging regional security pact yesterday (May 30), amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing’s orbit.
Australia win in London to set up World Sevens finale title-decider
Australia win in London to set up World Sevens finale title-decider
RUGBY: The battle for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title will go down to the final event after Australia defeated New Zealand to claim their first gold medal of the season in London on Sunday (May 29).
No concern yet monkeypox will cause pandemic: WHO
No concern yet monkeypox will cause pandemic: WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday (May 30) it was not concerned for now that the spread of monkeypox beyond the African countries where it is typically found could spark a global pandemic.
Forest promoted to Premier League for first time in 23 years
Forest promoted to Premier League for first time in 23 years
FOOTBALL: Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final yesterday (May 29).
Zelensky visits Ukraine’s east, fires Kharkiv security chief
Zelensky visits Ukraine’s east, fires Kharkiv security chief
KHARKIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip to the war-torn east yesterday (May 29) since Moscow’s invasion started, as Russian forces tightened their grip around key cities in the Donbas region.
Vinicius strikes as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final
Vinicius strikes as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in yesterday’s (May 28) Champions League final in Paris to become kings of Europe for a record-extending 14th time after a night marred by problems outside the ground that led to the kick-off being delayed by over half an hour.
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push
SAMOA: Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China today (May 28), promising “greater collaboration” as Beijing’s foreign minister continues a tour of the South Pacific that has sparked concern among Western allies.
Liverpool eye revenge against Real Madrid in Champions League final rematch
Liverpool eye revenge against Real Madrid in Champions League final rematch
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are seeking to cap a remarkable season by avenging their 2018 defeat against Real Madrid when the sides meet again in the Champions League final in Paris tomorrow (May 28), but the Spanish giants have their sights on a 14th European Cup triumph.
China, Russia veto US bid at UN to punish North Korea
China, Russia veto US bid at UN to punish North Korea
NEW YORK: China and Russia yesterday (May 26) vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying bare divisions that Western envoys fear would be exploited by Pyongyang.
Zelensky rebukes West as Russia closes in on key Ukraine city
Zelensky rebukes West as Russia closes in on key Ukraine city
KYIV: Fierce battles raged in eastern Ukraine yesterday (May 25), with Russian troops on the verge of encircling a key industrial city, as President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a bitter rebuke of the West for not doing enough to help Kyiv win the war.
Boehly’s Chelsea takeover puts US tycoon in spotlight
Boehly’s Chelsea takeover puts US tycoon in spotlight
FOOTBALL: Todd Boehly’s consortium has secured Chelsea’s future but the hard work is just beginning for the latest American billionaire to be lured by the promise of Premier League riches.
Xi speaks with UN Human Rights chief, defends China’s progress
Xi speaks with UN Human Rights chief, defends China’s progress
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video call with UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet today (May 25), as she visits Xinjiang during a mission overshadowed by fresh allegations of Uyghur abuses and fears she is being used as a public relations tool by the Communist Party.
Gunman kills 18 children at Texas elementary school
Gunman kills 18 children at Texas elementary school
TEXAS: A teenage gunman killed 18 young children at an elementary school in Texas yesterday (May 24), prompting a furious President Joe Biden to denounce the US gun lobby and vow to end the nation’s cycle of mass shootings.
Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life at war crimes trial
Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life at war crimes trial
KYIV: A Kyiv court yesterday (May 23) found a 21-year-old Russian soldier who killed a civilian guilty of war crimes and handed him a life sentence, in the first verdict against Moscow’s forces since their invasion.
UN envoy’s access to China’s Xinjiang under scrutiny as trip begins
UN envoy’s access to China’s Xinjiang under scrutiny as trip begins
BEIJING: China has called a mission by the UN rights chief a chance to “clarify misinformation” ahead of her visit to Xinjiang today (May 24) as Uyghurs warned a public relations stunt may lie in wait.
Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative
Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative
TOKYO: President Joe Biden meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo today (May 23) and unveils a multinational trade initiative as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia.
Man City win Premier League title after epic fightback on final day
Man City win Premier League title after epic fightback on final day
FOOTBALL: Manchester City won the Premier League for the fourth time in five seasons after a pulsating title race reached a dramatic conclusion as the champions staged an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday (May 22).
Man City aim to end Liverpool’s quadruple bid in Premier League climax
Man City aim to end Liverpool’s quadruple bid in Premier League climax
FOOTBALL: Manchester City have the destiny of the Premier League title in their hands heading into today’s (May 22) final day showdown, with the defending champions holding a slender one-point lead over quadruple-chasing Liverpool.
Australia voters end decade of conservative rule
Australia voters end decade of conservative rule
SYDNEY: Australia’s conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded election defeat Saturday (May 21), hours after voters issued a stinging rebuke of his party’s inaction on climate change.