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Liverpool to test Arsenal revival, Solskjaer under pressure
Liverpool to test Arsenal revival, Solskjaer under pressure
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will pose a stern test of Arsenal’s revival when the Premier League title chasers host Mikel Arteta’s resurgent side today (Nov 20).
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
AUSTRIA: Austria announced on Friday (Nov 19) that it will impose a lockdown for all and make vaccinations mandatory, becoming the first EU country to take such stringent measures as coronavirus cases spiral.
Instagram’s impact on children probed by US states
Instagram’s impact on children probed by US states
WASHINGTON: Instagram’s parent-company Meta is being probed by a consortium of US states over allegations that it supplied the photo-sharing platform to children despite knowing of potential harm, in fresh trouble for the scandal-hit giant, officials said yesterday (Nov 18).
Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
CRICKET & TENNIS: Australia’s Boxing Day Test against arch rivals England and next year’s Australian Open tennis will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said today (Nov 18) as they removed more pandemic restrictions.
Canada death toll set to rise as floods ravage Pacific coast
Canada death toll set to rise as floods ravage Pacific coast
OTTAWA: Canada is sending the military to help evacuate and support communities hit by “catastrophic” flooding, with the death toll expected to rise after record rainfall on the Pacific coast triggered a state of emergency yesterday (Nov 17).
Australia looks to wall off sensitive tech from China
Australia looks to wall off sensitive tech from China
SYDNEY: Australia will today (Nov 17) announce measures to ring-fence dozens of sensitive technologies from foreign interference, stepping up efforts to safeguard against “national security risks” from China and others.
Revolution at the home of Thai boxing after COVID KO
Revolution at the home of Thai boxing after COVID KO
MUAY THAI: Out with the gamblers and harsh neon lights, in with female fighters and fancy lasers - after a 20-month coronavirus break, Thai kickboxing’s spiritual home is embarking on a revolution.
US journalist detained in Myanmar released
US journalist detained in Myanmar released
YANGON: A US journalist imprisoned in Myanmar since May was released and deported yesterday (Nov 15), a day before he was due to face terror and sedition charges that could have jailed him for life.
Swiss pip Italy for World Cup ticket as Kane fires England to Qatar
Swiss pip Italy for World Cup ticket as Kane fires England to Qatar
FOOTBALL: European champions Italy missed out on automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by Northern Ireland in Belfast yesterday (Nov 15), ceding top spot in Group C to Switzerland who beat Bulgaria 4-0.
Rapper defends China satire ‘Fragile’ as views hit 30m
Rapper defends China satire ‘Fragile’ as views hit 30m
TAIPEI: A rapper who penned a viral Mandarin pop song poking fun at Chinese nationalists said today (Nov 15) he had no regrets about being blacklisted by Beijing as his track hit more than 30 million views on YouTube.
Australia win T20 World Cup
Australia win T20 World Cup
CRICKET: Mitchell Marsh smashed an unbeaten 77 as Australia hammered New Zealand by eight wickets to clinch their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title yesterday (Nov 14).
Australia, New Zealand seek history in T20 World Cup final
Australia, New Zealand seek history in T20 World Cup final
CRICKET: Kane Williamson’s New Zealand are eyeing a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final today (Nov 14).
Putin: Russia has ‘nothing to do’ with Belarus-Poland crisis
Putin: Russia has ‘nothing to do’ with Belarus-Poland crisis
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday (Nov 13) denied claims Moscow is helping to orchestrate a crisis that has left hundreds of migrants from the Middle East trapped on the Belarus-Poland border.
US journalist detained in Myanmar jailed for 11 years
US journalist detained in Myanmar jailed for 11 years
YANGON: A Myanmar junta court yesterday (Nov 12) sentenced an American journalist to 11 years in prison on charges of unlawful association, incitement against the military and breaching visa rules, his employer and lawyer said.
China ruling party leaders pass historic Xi resolution
China ruling party leaders pass historic Xi resolution
BEIJING: Top Communist Party leaders wrapped up a key meeting in Beijing by passing an important resolution on the country’s past, state media said yesterday (Nov 11), which is expected to cement President Xi Jinping’s grip on power.
Gerrard returns to Premier League as Aston Villa boss
Gerrard returns to Premier League as Aston Villa boss
FOOTBALL: Steven Gerrard will get his first taste of management in the Premier League after the Liverpool legend was appointed Aston Villa boss yesterday (Nov 11).
China’s Xi warns of ‘Cold War-era’ tensions in Asia-Pacific
China’s Xi warns of ‘Cold War-era’ tensions in Asia-Pacific
WORLD: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned today (Nov 11) against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.
‘We’re pioneers’ - Barca’s La Masia finally opens its doors to women
‘We’re pioneers’ - Barca’s La Masia finally opens its doors to women
BARCELONA: When Claudia Riumallo Pineda wakes up, it does not take her long to know where she is.
Polish PM accuses Putin of masterminding Belarus migrant ‘attack’
Polish PM accuses Putin of masterminding Belarus migrant ‘attack’
WARSAW: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of orchestrating a wave of migrants trying to illegally enter Poland from Belarus, saying the “attack” threatens to destabilise the European Union.
Saudi-owned Newcastle appoint Howe as new manager
Saudi-owned Newcastle appoint Howe as new manager
FOOTBALL: Newcastle ended their long wait to hire a new manager yesterday (Nov 8), unveiling former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe as the man to lead the Magpies into a new era under wealthy Saudi ownership.