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Exxon plays hardball against climate NGOs but will investors care?
Exxon plays hardball against climate NGOs but will investors care?
NEW YORK: ExxonMobil investors will have a chance to weigh in at today’s (May 29) annual meeting on the company’s hardball approach to the latest shareholder challenge from environmentalists over climate change.
Israel faces global outcry over Rafah strike that set tent city ablaze
Israel faces global outcry over Rafah strike that set tent city ablaze
RAFAH: Israel faced a wave of international condemnation yesterday (May 27) over a strike that Gaza officials said killed 45 people when it set off a fire that ripped through a tent city for displaced Palestinians.
Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills
Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s new president said yesterday (May 26) he was still ready to work with China, despite this week’s military drills around the self-ruled island.
Biden ‘determined’ not to send US soldiers to Ukraine
Biden ‘determined’ not to send US soldiers to Ukraine
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden reiterated yesterday (May 25) that he does not intend to send American soldiers to Ukraine, while praising US leadership in the world - implicitly responding to accusations of weakness made by Republican rival Donald Trump.
Man United stun Man City in FA Cup final to throw Ten Hag a lifeline
Man United stun Man City in FA Cup final to throw Ten Hag a lifeline
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag made a convincing case to be spared the sack as Manchester United upset Manchester City to win the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 victory in yesterday’s (May 25) final.
US college sport set for seismic shift to paying student athletes
US college sport set for seismic shift to paying student athletes
ALL SPORTS: College sport in the United States is set for a seismic shift towards professionalism after a settlement Thursday (May 23) that will pave the way for schools to pay student athletes.
Judgement day for Ten Hag as Man City eye history in FA Cup final
Judgement day for Ten Hag as Man City eye history in FA Cup final
FOOTBALL: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hopes to bolster his chances of avoiding the sack by ruining Manchester City’s history bid in the FA Cup final today (May 25).
Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea
PORT MORSEBY: Rescue teams arrived at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands this morning (May 25), helping villagers search for hundreds of people feared dead under towering mounds of rubble and mud.
China says drills around Taiwan test ‘seizure of power’ capability
China says drills around Taiwan test ‘seizure of power’ capability
BEIJING: Officials in Beijing said today (May 24) that ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military’s ability to seize power over the self-ruled island, days after its new president was sworn in.
Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
FOOTBALL: Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent, the English club announced yesterday (May 21).
One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence
One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence
BANGKOK: A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured yesterday (May 21) in what passengers described as a terrifying scene aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence, triggering an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Iran mourns president Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
Iran mourns president Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
TEHRAN: Iranians yesterday (May 19) mourned the death of president Ebrahim Raisi whose helicopter crashed into a fog-shrouded mountain, setting off a period of political uncertainty in the Islamic republic.
Search for Iran’s President Raisi after helicopter goes missing
Search for Iran’s President Raisi after helicopter goes missing
IRAN: Search and rescue teams were scouring a fog-shrouded mountain area of northwest Iran Monday (May 20) after President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter went missing in what state media described as an accident.
Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title
Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title
FOOTBALL: Manchester City created English football history on Sunday (May 19), overcoming West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal’s hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing’s four-belt era.
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
FOOTBALL: Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders later today (May 19).
‘Fight of the century’’ Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash
‘Fight of the century’’ Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash
BOXING: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in a historic clash billed as the fight of a generation on Saturday (May 18) with the first undisputed heavyweight bout in 25 years.
Police arrest golf world No.1 Scheffler outside PGA course
Police arrest golf world No.1 Scheffler outside PGA course
GOLF: Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early Friday (May 17) after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Leclerc on top for Ferrari at Imola opening practice
Leclerc on top for Ferrari at Imola opening practice
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari in the opening free practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Friday (May 17), finishing a busy session one-tenth of a second clear of nearest rival George Russell of Mercedes.
Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
TENNIS: Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday (May 16) where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of a third title and her bid to match a Serena Williams record.