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The ‘duped’ Sri Lankans fighting in Russia’s Ukraine war
The ‘duped’ Sri Lankans fighting in Russia’s Ukraine war
COLOMBO: When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it - including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
Animals killed as fire rips through Bangkok pet market
Animals killed as fire rips through Bangkok pet market
BANGKOK: A fire ripped through pet shops next to Bangkok’s famed Chatuchak market early yesterday (June 11), killing caged dogs, cats, birds and snakes, and damaging more than 100 stalls, police said.
Apple unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’ in partnership with OpenAI
Apple unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’ in partnership with OpenAI
CUPERTINI: Apple unveiled “Apple Intelligence” yesterday (June 10), its suite of new AI features for its coveted devices - including a partnership with OpenAI - as it seeks to catch up to rivals racing ahead on adopting the white hot technology.
Alcaraz plays down chasing ‘impossible’ Nadal, Djokovic records
Alcaraz plays down chasing ‘impossible’ Nadal, Djokovic records
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz said emulating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s successes seems “impossible” after winning his maiden French Open title on Sunday (June 9) with victory over Alexander Zverev.
EU elections see far-right gains and a weaker Macron
EU elections see far-right gains and a weaker Macron
BRUSSELS: Far-right parties made striking gains in European Union elections yesterday (June 9), while the ultimate losers were French President Emmanuel Macron - and the Greens.
Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India
Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India
CRICKET: Pakistan fans were dejected today (June 10) after a loss to arch-rivals India compounded their cricket T20 World Cup misery, with some declaring their campaign a lost cause after only two matches.
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
WASHINGTON: Former top Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon was ordered by a federal judge yesterday (June 6) to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
India’s Modi readies for third term after securing coalition
India’s Modi readies for third term after securing coalition
INDIA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing Thursday (June 6) to be sworn in for a third term after an unexpectedly close election that forced his party into a coalition government.
Putin threatens to arm countries that could hit Western targets
Putin threatens to arm countries that could hit Western targets
SAINT PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised the West’s delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine yesterday (June 5), arguing Moscow could arm other countries with similar weapons to attack Western targets.
Modi celebrates victory, but falls short of landslide
Modi celebrates victory, but falls short of landslide
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political alliance won India’s weeks-long general election yesterday (June 4), but the opposition said voters had sent a clear message after his Hindu nationalist party lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in a decade.
Chelsea appoint Leicester’s Enzo Maresca as new boss
Chelsea appoint Leicester’s Enzo Maresca as new boss
FOOTBALL: Chelsea have appointed Leicester boss Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a five-year deal to replace the departed Mauricio Pochettino.
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
NEW DELHI: Vote counting began in India’s election today (Jun 4), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi all but assured a triumph for his Hindu nationalist drive that has thrown the opposition into disarray and deepened concerns for minority rights.
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has suggested that sending him to prison could prove a “breaking point” for his supporters - a warning that will fuel concerns of political violence around the US presidential election on Nov 5.
Pandemic, war anger boost far right in EU vote
Pandemic, war anger boost far right in EU vote
EU: While EU leaders vaunt their handling of Covid and the Ukraine war, far-right parties have seized on discontent over the crises – a strategy set to pay off in upcoming European elections.
Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art
Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art
MARTIAL ARTS: In a small Cambodian town near the banks of the Mekong River, law student Oeun Bunthav tenses his slender torso and steels himself for an elbow strike to his head.
Real Madrid might stands in way of Dortmund fairytale in Champions League final
Real Madrid might stands in way of Dortmund fairytale in Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Borussia Dortmund face the acid test after a fairytale run to today’s (June 1) Champions League final as a star-studded Real Madrid roll into Wembley expecting to be crowned European champions for a 15th time.
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
CRICKET: Cricket ventures into uncharted territory tomorrow (June 1) as the first ever major tournament to be staged in the United States gets under way in Texas with the opening game of the T20 World Cup.
Guilty on all counts: Trump criminal conviction makes history
Guilty on all counts: Trump criminal conviction makes history
UNITED STATES: Donald Trump on Thursday (May 30) became the first former US president ever convicted of a crime after a New York jury found him guilty on all charges in his hush money case, months before an election that could see him yet return to the White House.
Rich nations met US$1bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD
Rich nations met US$1bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD
PARIS: Wealthy countries met their target of providing US$100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer nations for the first time in 2022, two years later than promised, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said yesterday (May 29).
Tai first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters
Tai first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters
GOLF: Young amateur golfer Hiroshi Tai will be the first Singaporean to play in the US Masters after he won the prestigious national college championship in the United States.