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What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia ‘still suspended’
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia ‘still suspended’
OLYMPICS: The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
FOOTBALL: Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham tomorrow (May 10) could all but seal the Gunners’ first English title in 22 years.
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
LONDON: Sir David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday today (May 8).
Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead
Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead
FORMULA ONE: Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead of McLaren world champion Lando Norris in yesterday’s (May 3) dramatic Miami Grand Prix.
Experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
Experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM: The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place.
Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi’s sentence
Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi’s sentence
YANGON: Myanmar’s coup-chief turned president cut all prisoners’ sentences by one-sixth yesterday (Apr 30), a blanket measure a source close to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi said would further shorten her detention.
Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
FORMULA ONE: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek to complete a hat-trick of early season victories this weekend as Formula One returns after a month’s enforced absence due to the Middle East war.
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year
GOLF: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will stop financing LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, throwing the future of the breakaway tour into serious doubt, US media reported yesterday (Apr 29).
FIFA unveils red card crackdown at World Cup
FIFA unveils red card crackdown at World Cup
FOOTBALL: FIFA has confirmed law changes will be rolled out at the World Cup that will see players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents facing a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism.
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
SYDNEY: Australia unveiled draft laws today (Apr 28) that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.
Badminton to adopt new scoring system
Badminton to adopt new scoring system
BADMINTON: Members of ‌the Badminton World Federation (BWF) have voted to adopt a new scoring system in a major move for the sport.
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
MOSCOW: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia today (Apr 27) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan.
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
FOOTBALL: Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday (Apr 25) as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for the first time in 2026 to give themselves renewed hope.
Eta appointment ‘no surprise’ for Union Berlin’s ascendant women
Eta appointment ‘no surprise’ for Union Berlin’s ascendant women
FOOTBALL: The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as head coach of Union Berlin’s men’s Bundesliga side may have captured global headlines, but few inside the ambitious club were surprised.
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
FOOTBALL: Arsenal can reclaim the Premier League summit this weekend as in-form Manchester City focus on the FA Cup, while Tottenham and West Ham battle to avoid the final relegation spot.
Big Four to kick-off Hong Kong Football Festival
Big Four to kick-off Hong Kong Football Festival
FOOTBALL: English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs have announced.
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will embark on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks”, Beijing said yesterday (Apr 21).
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
MARATHON: A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday (Apr 19), showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
TOKYO: Japan issued a special advisory yesterday (Apr 20) warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning.