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Myanmar junta says failing to halt surge in drug trafficking
Myanmar junta says failing to halt surge in drug trafficking
YANGON: Myanmar junta authorities said they torched almost half a billion dollars’ worth of illegal drugs today (June 26), but warned they were failing to stop a surge in production and trafficking of narcotics.
Anderson promises ‘more aggression’ in second Test
Anderson promises ‘more aggression’ in second Test
CRICKET: Veteran fast bowler James Anderson has vowed England would be “more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining” when they look to level the Ashes series at Lord’s this week.
Rivals seek to profit from Chelsea’s fire sale
Rivals seek to profit from Chelsea’s fire sale
FOOTBALL: Chelsea have embarked on a fire sale following their stunning spending spree, trimming their bloated squad in an effort to comply with financial regulations as they prepare for a new era under Mauricio Pochettino.
Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal to ease crisis
Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal to ease crisis
MOSCOW: The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and will not face charges after calling off his troops’ advance on Saturday (Jun 24), Moscow said, easing Russia’s most serious security crisis in decades.
Wagner chief says Russia ‘retreating’ from Ukraine attacks, as UK spies report ’combat dolphins’
Wagner chief says Russia ‘retreating’ from Ukraine attacks, as UK spies report ’combat dolphins’
MOSCOW: Russia’s forces are retreating in Ukraine’s east and south following Kyiv’s counteroffensive, the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group said yesterday (June 23).
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
ESPORTS: Athletes appeared to be teleported on stage and a larger-than-life projection of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president addressed the crowd as the first-ever Olympic Esports Week kicked off in Singapore yesterday (June 22).
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
BOSTON: All five people aboard a submersible missing near the wreck of the Titanic died - likely in an instant - after their vessel suffered what the US Coast Guard said yesterday (June 22) was a “catastrophic implosion” in the ocean depths.
US approves lab-grown chicken for sale
US approves lab-grown chicken for sale
WASHINGTON, DC: The United States has granted its first ever approvals to two companies to sell chicken grown directly from animal cells, paving the way for lab-grown meat to be eaten by consumers.
Cummins savours ‘number one win’ after leading Australia in Ashes thriller
Cummins savours ‘number one win’ after leading Australia in Ashes thriller
CRICKET: Australia captain Pat Cummins said leading his side to victory in a dramatic Ashes opener at Edgbaston represented the “number one” win of his Test career.
UK unveils financial backing for Ukraine reconstruction
UK unveils financial backing for Ukraine reconstruction
LONDON: The UK will back Ukraine’s economy to the tune of US$3 billion (B104bn) over the next three years while it fights back against Russian forces, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced yesterday (June 20).
China, US see progress in Blinken visit but close no gaps
China, US see progress in Blinken visit but close no gaps
BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said yesterday (June 19) he saw headway in the strained relationship with the United States on a rare visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, but the rival powers remained at odds over their core disputes.
Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy to win US Open
Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy to win US Open
GOLF: Wyndham Clark fired an even-par 70 yesterday (June 18) to win the 123rd US Open, capturing his first major title and denying four-time major winner Rory McIlroy his first in nine years.
UN says Russia still blocking aid to dam breach victims
UN says Russia still blocking aid to dam breach victims
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) accused Russia yesterday (June 18) of continuing to block humanitarian aid deliveries to Moscow-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine that have been impacted by the recent Kakhovka dam rupture.
Singapore: ‘Premature’ for any Asean talks with Myanmar
Singapore: ‘Premature’ for any Asean talks with Myanmar
WASHINGTON, DC: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said yesterday (June 16) that conditions were not yet right for Asean to open high-level talks with Myanmar on the country’s political situation.
Kremlin: Australia blocking new embassy ‘Russophobic’
Kremlin: Australia blocking new embassy ‘Russophobic’
MOSCOW: Russia yesterday (June 15) blasted Australia’s decision to block Russia from building a new embassy after intelligence officials warned it posed a security threat.
Packed schedule set to test Ashes pace attacks
Packed schedule set to test Ashes pace attacks
CRICKET: Both England and Australia will need several fast-bowling options for a busy Ashes schedule due to ageing attacks and recent injury scares.
Hey Jude, things are about to get Real!
Hey Jude, things are about to get Real!
FOOTBALL: Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal yesterday (June 14), with the English international costing over €100 million (B3.7 billion).
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiate
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiate
WASHINGTON, DC: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told US President Joe Biden at the White House yesterday (June 13) that Western-backed Ukraine is “making progress” in its offensive to push Russia back from occupied territories.
Five Premier League transfer moves to watch
Five Premier League transfer moves to watch
FOOTBALL: The English transfer window opens tomorrow (June 14) ahead of what is expected to be another heavy summer of spending by Premier League clubs.
North Korea’s Kim offers ‘full support’ to Putin on Russia Day
North Korea’s Kim offers ‘full support’ to Putin on Russia Day
PYONGYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered his country’s “full support and solidarity” to Moscow in a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin today (June 12), state media reported.