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Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
BERLIN: Germany’s conservatives swept to victory in yesterday’s (Feb 23) elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains.
Slot wary of Premier League dangers despite ‘big’ Man City win
Slot wary of Premier League dangers despite ‘big’ Man City win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool boss Arne Slot said the depth of quality in the Premier League means his side can take nothing for granted despite opening up an 11-point lead with a 2-0 win at Manchester City yesterday (Feb 23).
England edge Scotland in Six Nations thriller
England edge Scotland in Six Nations thriller
RUGBY: England just did enough to end a run of four straight defeats by Scotland with a 16-15 win at Twickenham on Saturday (Feb 22) as they maintained their Six Nations title hopes.
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
TAPLEJUNG: They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development.
Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
RIYADH: Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia today (Feb 21) to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump’s proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people.
Hamilton confident of Ferrari glory after taking wheel of new F1 car
Hamilton confident of Ferrari glory after taking wheel of new F1 car
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is convinced that this season could be Ferrari’s year after he drove the Formula One team’s car for the upcoming season for the first time on Wednesday (Feb 19), with a record eighth world title in his sights.
Myanmar returns first batch of Chinese scam workers to Thailand
Myanmar returns first batch of Chinese scam workers to Thailand
MAE SOT: Myanmar handed over the first batch of hundreds of Chinese scam centre workers today (Feb 20) who are set to be repatriated through Thailand in the coming days.
Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks, no seat for Ukraine
Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks, no seat for Ukraine
RIYADH: Top US and Russian diplomats will meet in Saudi Arabia today (Feb 18) for talks on resetting their countries’ fractured relations and making a tentative start on trying to end the Ukraine war.
UK ready to send troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks
UK ready to send troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks
PARIS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if needed, hours before European leaders meet in Paris today (Feb 17) to address Washington’s shock policy shift on the war.
‘This one is big’: Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves
‘This one is big’: Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves
FOOTBALL: Arne Slot hailed Liverpool’s fighting spirit as the “fatigued” Premier League leaders survived a tense 2-1 win against Wolves yesterday (Feb 16).
Norris vows to ‘get elbows out’ in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown
Norris vows to ‘get elbows out’ in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he will get his “elbows out” as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion.
Scam centre survivors tell of beatings, abuse In Myanmar
Scam centre survivors tell of beatings, abuse In Myanmar
MYANMAR: At a scam compound in Myanmar, Filipina worker Pieta had just days to romance strangers online and trick them into investing in a fake business ‒ if she failed she would be beaten or tortured with electric shocks.
Liverpool seek to keep injury-hit Arsenal at bay
Liverpool seek to keep injury-hit Arsenal at bay
FOOTBALL: Liverpool remain overwhelming Premier League title favourites but Arsenal have renewed hope going into this weekend after Everton held the long-time leaders in midweek.
Trump eyes summit with Xi-Putin, shaking up world order
Trump eyes summit with Xi-Putin, shaking up world order
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump unveiled an extraordinary vision of a shake-up to the world order yesterday (Feb 13), eyeing a three-way summit with the Russian and Chinese leaders just a day after saying he had agreed with Vladimir Putin to start Ukraine peace talks.
Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine
Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump revealed yesterday (Feb 12) he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, in an extraordinary thaw in relations after a surprise phone call between the two leaders.
Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release
Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release
WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to swap land in negotiations with Russia, which freed an American prisoner in a gesture President Donald Trump described yesterday (Feb 11) as a goodwill gesture on ending the war.
Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
HONG KONG: A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago.
Eagles crush Chiefs to win Super Bowl
Eagles crush Chiefs to win Super Bowl
NFL: The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a crushing 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday (Feb 9), shattering their opponents’ bid for a historic hat-trick of NFL titles in a rout watched by President Donald Trump.
Liverpool humbled by Plymouth, Villa beat Tottenham in FA Cup
Liverpool humbled by Plymouth, Villa beat Tottenham in FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Liverpool suffered a stunning FA Cup exit yesterday (Feb 9) in a 1-0 defeat to Championship strugglers Plymouth, while Aston Villa inflicted another damaging 2-1 defeat on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.
US appears to backtrack as Trump Gaza plan sparks global outcry
US appears to backtrack as Trump Gaza plan sparks global outcry
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration appeared to backtrack yesterday (Feb 5) after his proposal to take over Gaza sparked uproar, with the United Nations warning against “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory.