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Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed today (Oct 28) to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party’s worst result in 15 years.
Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten
Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah’s equaliser salvaged Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Premier League title rivals Arsenal yesterday (Oct 27), while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag suffered another damaging defeat at West Ham.
Bagnaia wins wet Thai MotoGP to close gap on title rival Martin
Bagnaia wins wet Thai MotoGP to close gap on title rival Martin
MOTO GP: Francesco Bagnaia won the Thai MotoGP ahead of Jorge Martin in wet conditions yesterday (Oct 27) to close the gap on the championship leader with two race weekends left.
Haaland fires Man City to top of Premier League, Villa held
Haaland fires Man City to top of Premier League, Villa held
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as the striker sealed a 1-0 win against Southampton, while third-placed Aston Villa were frustrated by Bournemouth’s last-gasp leveller yesterday (Oct 26).
Japan votes with new PM on shaky ground
Japan votes with new PM on shaky ground
JAPAN: Polls opened on Sunday (Oct 27) in Japan’s tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 40 dead in Philippines
Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 40 dead in Philippines
MANILA: Philippine rescue workers battled floodwaters today (Oct 25) to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami moved out to sea after killing at least 40 people.
Gunners must fire against Premier League pacesetters Liverpool
Gunners must fire against Premier League pacesetters Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Injury-hit Arsenal have little room for error when Premier League leaders Liverpool visit the Emirates on Sunday (Oct 27) despite losing just once so far this season.
Verstappen seeking more Mexico success to end winless run
Verstappen seeking more Mexico success to end winless run
FORMULA ONE: After scrapping to a hard-fought podium ahead of title rival Lando Norris last Sunday (Oct 20) at the United States Grand Prix, Max Verstappen will seek to end a nine-race winless run on a favourite circuit at this weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix.
US Justice Department warns Musk over US$1mn giveaway
US Justice Department warns Musk over US$1mn giveaway
WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk’s America PAC has been warned by the Justice Department that its US$1 million (B33.8mn) daily giveaways to registered voters may violate federal law, US media reported yesterday (Oct 23).
Rich nations must pay more to tackle climate change, G24 says
Rich nations must pay more to tackle climate change, G24 says
WASHINGTON: Richer countries must put more money on the table to support the world’s developing and emerging market economies tackle climate and development challenges, or risk undoing recent progress, the G24 group of nations said yesterday (Oct 22).
Yankees and Dodgers to renew epic rivalry in World Series
Yankees and Dodgers to renew epic rivalry in World Series
BASEBALL: Two of Major League Baseball’s oldest and most storied clubs, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, will meet in the World Series for the first time since 1981.
Putin to discuss Ukraine with UN chief
Putin to discuss Ukraine with UN chief
KAZAN: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday (Oct 24) to discuss the Ukraine conflict, in the UN chief’s first trip to Russia in more than two years, the Kremlin said.
Kerr fires New Zealand to Women’s T20 World Cup victory
Kerr fires New Zealand to Women’s T20 World Cup victory
CRICKET: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr reached new heights with a superb performance with bat and ball that led her team to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in last Sunday’s final in Dubai.
Leclerc leads Ferrari to one-two finish at US Grand Prix
Leclerc leads Ferrari to one-two finish at US Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc led Carlos Sainz home as Ferrari claimed a resounding one-two triumph in yesterday’s (Oct 20) United States Grand Prix after Lando Norris was relegated to fourth, having finished third on track ahead of title rival Max Verstappen who took the third podium spot.
Liverpool pass Chelsea as Man City leave it late
Liverpool pass Chelsea as Man City leave it late
FOOTBALL: Arne Slot said Liverpool passed the hardest test of his time in charge as a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield moved the Reds back top of the Premier League yesterday (Oct 20).
‘Best ever’ New Zealand beat Britain to defend America’s Cup
‘Best ever’ New Zealand beat Britain to defend America’s Cup
SAILING: The jubilant crew of Emirates Team New Zealand sprayed each other with champagne after completing a commanding 7-2 victory over Ineos Britannia yesterday (Oct 19) to defend the America’s Cup.
Gunners pop as Cherries deliver shock defeat
Gunners pop as Cherries deliver shock defeat
FOOTBALL: Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat since April as William Saliba’s red card triggered a shock 2-0 loss at Bournemouth yesterday (Oct 19).
Ex-general Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia president
Ex-general Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia president
JAKARTA: Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as president of Indonesia today (Oct 20), vowing to seek a more prominent position on the global stage for the world’s fourth most populous nation.
From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football
From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football
FOOTBALL: A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football’s biggest names to Saudi Arabia’s modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.
Liverpool face Chelsea title test, Ten Hag fights to avoid sack
Liverpool face Chelsea title test, Ten Hag fights to avoid sack
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool face the first serious test of their title credentials against Chelsea this weekend as the English top flight returns after an international break.