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Fallen crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried gets 25-year sentence
Fallen crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried gets 25-year sentence
NEW YORK: Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in jail yesterday (Mar 28) - a stunning descent for a figure who seemed poised to lead an emerging sector less than two years ago.
Xi tells Dutch PM ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress
Xi tells Dutch PM ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress
BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte yesterday (Mar 27) that China’s technological progress could not be held back, as they met in Beijing for talks on subjects including the crucial semiconductor industry.
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
BALTIMORE: Authorities yesterday (Mar 26) suspended their search for six people missing after a packed cargo ship slammed into a Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse and blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbors.
Former China football chief given life sentence for ‘huge’ bribery
Former China football chief given life sentence for ‘huge’ bribery
BEIJING: The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth US$11 million (B400mn), state media said today (Mar 26), part of a crackdown on corruption in the domestic game.
Four suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre
Four suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre
MOSCOW: Four men accused of involvement in a massacre at a Moscow concert hall that killed 137 people were remanded in custody yesterday (Mar 24), as Russia observed a national day of mourning following the attack claimed by the Islamic State.
UK in shock after Kate, Princess of Wales, announces cancer diagnosis
UK in shock after Kate, Princess of Wales, announces cancer diagnosis
ENGLAND: After weeks of wild speculation, the UK was on Saturday (Mar 23) digesting the shock news that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has cancer, with many praising her courage and others criticising those who spread conspiracies. 
Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead
Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead
RUSSIA: Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday (Mar 22) killing more than 60 people, wounding more than 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility.
Indonesia ends search for Rohingya refugees after boat capsized
Indonesia ends search for Rohingya refugees after boat capsized
MEULABOH: Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for Rohingya refugees missing at sea after their boat capsized, despite reports from some of the survivors that dozens of people were swept away.
Vietnam parliament meets to approve president’s shock resignation
Vietnam parliament meets to approve president’s shock resignation
HANOI: Vietnam’s parliament met today (Mar 21) to approve the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, just a year after his predecessor fell victim to a wide-reaching graft purge and political feuding roiling the communist state.
Verstappen heavy favourite in Melbourne as Red Bull drama rumbles on
Verstappen heavy favourite in Melbourne as Red Bull drama rumbles on
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will be heavy favourite to make it three wins from three this season as his Red Bull team attempt to put weeks of paddock intrigue behind them at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend (Mar 22-24).
Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
OLYMPICS: Olympic chiefs announced yesterday (Mar 19) that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer’s Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.
Finland world’s happiest country for seventh year, says study
Finland world’s happiest country for seventh year, says study
HELSINKI: Finland remained the world’s happiest country for a seventh straight year in an annual UN sponsored World Happiness Report published today (Mar 20).
UN chief ‘alarmed’ by reports civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes
UN chief ‘alarmed’ by reports civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes
BANGKOK: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said he is “alarmed” by reports of ongoing Myanmar military air strikes on villages in Rakhine state, where locals told AFP more than 20 people were killed yesterday (Mar 18).
Putin vows Russia cannot be held back in victory speech
Putin vows Russia cannot be held back in victory speech
MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin said Russia would not be “intimidated” as he hailed an election victory that paves the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years.
Dissident Russian band rock on
Dissident Russian band rock on
WARSAW: The dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 returned to the stage last week following a stint of detention in Thailand, amplifying their dissent against Moscow’s incursion into Ukraine.
Van Dijk revels in pressure of Liverpool’s enduring feud with Man Utd
Van Dijk revels in pressure of Liverpool’s enduring feud with Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Virgil van Dijk says the intensity of Liverpool’s bitter rivalry with Manchester United will make today’s (Mar 17) FA Cup quarter-final a major test for his quadruple chasers.
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities
CHIANG MAI: Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai topped air monitoring website IQAir’s table of the world’s most polluted cities early Friday (Mar 15).
Putin vows revenge for Ukrainian attacks as Russians vote
Putin vows revenge for Ukrainian attacks as Russians vote
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin vowed a strong military response yesterday (Mar 15) to a string of Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s border that he described as an attempt by Kyiv to derail his bid for re-election.
Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake
Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake
TOKYO: The release of wastewater from Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant was suspended today (Mar 15) following an earthquake, its operator said while stressing that the move was precautionary.
US House easily passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate
US House easily passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill yesterday (Mar 13) that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned from the United States.