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Thailand takes kratom off illegal drug list
Thailand takes kratom off illegal drug list
BANGKOK: Thailand today (Aug 24) decriminalised kratom, a tropical leaf long used as a herbal remedy but which some health regulators around the world have criticised as potentially unsafe.
‘Dominant’ Lukaku bullies Arsenal into submission for Chelsea
‘Dominant’ Lukaku bullies Arsenal into submission for Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Romelu Lukaku described his second Chelsea debut as “dominant” after scoring his first Premier League goal for the Blues as the European champions outclassed Arsenal 2-0 yesterday (Aug 22).
Grealish bags first goal in Man City cruise, Liverpool beat Burnley
Grealish bags first goal in Man City cruise, Liverpool beat Burnley
FOOTBALL: Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City as the Premier League champions thrashed Norwich 5-0, while title rivals Liverpool extended their perfect start with a 2-0 victory against Burnley yesterday (Aug 21).
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
TOKYO: At a Tokyo cafe, Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He’s hundreds of kilometres away, operating a robot waiter as part of an experiment in inclusive employment.
Chelsea to unleash Lukaku on Arsenal
Chelsea to unleash Lukaku on Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s miserable start to the Premier League season could get even worse as Chelsea unleash record signing Romelu Lukaku for his debut on Sunday (Aug 22), while Liverpool and Manchester United look to build on a promising start to their title challenge.
‘Biggest ever’ disability rights campaign launched before Paralympics
‘Biggest ever’ disability rights campaign launched before Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: A global campaign aimed at ending discrimination towards the world’s 1.2 billion people with disabilities kicked off today (Aug 19) spearheaded by Paralympic chiefs and backed by a broad group of international organisations.
WHO slams wealthy nations’ rush towards COVID vaccine boosters
WHO slams wealthy nations’ rush towards COVID vaccine boosters
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Aug 18) condemned the rush by wealthy countries to provide COVID vaccine booster shots, while millions around the world have yet to receive a single dose.
Taliban won’t seek ‘revenge’ as co-founder back in Afghanistan
Taliban won’t seek ‘revenge’ as co-founder back in Afghanistan
WORLD: The Taliban have pledged not to seek “revenge” against their opponents in Afghanistan in their first press conference since taking power, as the United States said they would hold the insurgents to their promises to respect human rights.
Organisers bar spectators from Tokyo Paralympics
Organisers bar spectators from Tokyo Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: Spectators will be barred from the Tokyo Paralympics over coronavirus fears, organisers said yesterday (Aug 16), as Japan battles record infections despite emergency measures in several parts of the country.
Malaysian PM quits after turbulent 17 months in office
Malaysian PM quits after turbulent 17 months in office
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s prime minister resigned and his government collapsed yesterday (Aug 16) after just 17 months in office, throwing the country into fresh political turmoil as it battles a serious coronavirus outbreak.
Taliban take control of Afghanistan, panic in Kabul
Taliban take control of Afghanistan, panic in Kabul
KABUL: The Taliban were in control of Afghanistan today (Aug 16) after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country and conceded the insurgents had won the 20-year war.
Man City shocked by Kane-less Tottenham
Man City shocked by Kane-less Tottenham
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will not be panicked into buying Harry Kane at an elevated cost despite losing 1-0 to Tottenham in the opening game of their Premier League title defence yesterday (Aug 15).
Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool cruise to opening day wins
Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool cruise to opening day wins
FOOTBALL: Manchester United enjoyed a dream start to the Premier League season as Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 thrashing of Leeds in front of 73,000 fans at Old Trafford, while Chelsea and Liverpool also got their campaigns off to a winning start yesterday (Aug 14).
China rejects need for further WHO coronavirus origins probe
China rejects need for further WHO coronavirus origins probe
BEIJING: China yesterday (Aug 13) rejected the World Health Organization’s (WHO) calls for a renewed probe into the origins of COVID-19, saying it supported “scientific” over “political” efforts to find out how the virus started.
Toddler among dead in UK’s worst shooting for decade
Toddler among dead in UK’s worst shooting for decade
UNITED KINGDOM: Police said yesterday (Aug 13) they were investigating the background of a troubled loner who obtained a firearms licence and shot dead five people including a three-year-old girl in Britain’s first mass shooting in 11 years.
Newbies Brentford beat Arsenal to make flying start
Newbies Brentford beat Arsenal to make flying start
FOOTBALL: Brentford made a blistering start to their first English top-flight season for 74 years as goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard earned a 2-0 win over Arsenal in front of a first-ever full house at the Brentford Community Stadium yesterday (Aug 13).
US troops to evacuate embassy staff as Taliban claim fall of Kandahar
US troops to evacuate embassy staff as Taliban claim fall of Kandahar
KABUL: The United States will send troops to evacuate personnel from Afghanistan, as the Taliban today (Aug 13) claimed the capture of second city Kandahar, capping an eight-day blitz that has left only the capital and pockets of other territory in government hands.
Canadian jailed for 11 years in China for spying
Canadian jailed for 11 years in China for spying
DANDONG, CHINA: A Chinese court today (Aug 11) jailed Canadian businessman Michael Spavor for 11 years for spying, a sentence swiftly condemned by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “unacceptable and unjust.”
Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact
Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact
FOOTBALL: There was once the romantic notion that whenever Lionel Messi finally left Barcelona he would return to Argentina and play for Newell’s Old Boys, the club he supported as a boy.
After 26 years and nine world titles, Rossi calls it quits
After 26 years and nine world titles, Rossi calls it quits
MOTO GP: Motorcycling legend and nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season after 26 years in the sport, describing his decision as “a very difficult, sad moment.”