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Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
FOOTBALL: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court on Tuesday (Mar 25) in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as the most powerful figures in world football.
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
CANBERRA: Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Mar 28), locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year, says Seoul
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year, says Seoul
SEOUL: North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year, and are continuing to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul’s military said today (Mar 27).
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
ANDONG: At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing “unprecedented damage”, the acting president said Wednesday.
Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said today (Mar 25) that it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia today (Mar 24) for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
OLYMPICS: Kirsty Coventry says she has “learned the best lessons by failing” and the Zimbabwean swimming great’s mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday (Mar 20).
Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ US Education Department
Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ US Education Department
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday (Mar 20) aimed at "eliminating" the Department of Education, a decades-old goal of the American right, which wants individual states to run schools free from the federal government.
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
FORMULA ONE: Thai F1 ace Alex Albon said yesterday (Mar 20) he was excited at the possibility of a future grand prix in his home country and would do everything he could to help make it a reality.
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Mar 19) that the United States could own and run Ukraine’s nuclear power plants as part of his latest bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia’s invasion of its neighbour.
Taiwan’s annual war games to simulate 2027 China attack
Taiwan’s annual war games to simulate 2027 China attack
TAIPEI: Taiwanese troops will simulate possible scenarios for a Chinese invasion in 2027 during the island’s annual war games, the defence ministry said today (Mar 19), as Beijing maintains military pressure on Taipei.
JFK assassination files set to be released
JFK assassination files set to be released
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said his administration would today (Mar 18) release remaining government files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy - a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death.
Newcastle stun Liverpool in League Cup final
Newcastle stun Liverpool in League Cup final
FOOTBALL: Newcastle ended their 56-year trophy drought in stunning style as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final yesterday (Mar 16).
French deputy asks for return of Statue of Liberty
French deputy asks for return of Statue of Liberty
PARIS: France should take back the Statue of Liberty because the US no longer represents the values that led France to offer the statue, a French Euro-deputy said yesterday (Mar 16).
France sweep to Six Nations title
France sweep to Six Nations title
RUGBY: France swept to the Six Nations title with a 35-16 victory over Scotland yesterday (Mar 15), edging out bitter rivals England whose 68-14 rout of hapless Wales had sent the championship battle down to the wire.
War of words: Myanmar migrants face disinformation in Thailand
War of words: Myanmar migrants face disinformation in Thailand
BANGKOK: More than a million people have fled Myanmar’s brutal civil war to seek shelter and work in neighbouring Thailand, where experts say nationalists are using disinformation to fuel prejudice against them.
Hamilton eyes dream Ferrari start as F1 revs up in Melbourne
Hamilton eyes dream Ferrari start as F1 revs up in Melbourne
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton will look to lay down an immediate marker against world champion Max Verstappen when the Briton makes his highly anticipated Ferrari debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
Trump tariffs: What’s been done and what is to come?
Trump tariffs: What’s been done and what is to come?
PARIS: US President Donald Trump has broadened his tariffs campaign to hit all steel and aluminium imports with 25% duties. Here is what happened this week and what’s looming in the coming weeks:
Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
JEDDAH: Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah yesterday (Mar 11) after three years of grinding war.
Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity
Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity
MANILA: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested today (Mar 11) in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs.