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PM meets China’s Xi
PM meets China’s Xi
BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing today (Feb 6), the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Hamas rejects Trump proposal to take over Gaza, move Palestinians
Hamas rejects Trump proposal to take over Gaza, move Palestinians
GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Palestinian militant group Hamas lashed out Wednesday (Feb 5) at US President Donald Trump’s shock proposal for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians in other countries.
China imposes tariffs on US energy, autos in trade war retaliation
China imposes tariffs on US energy, autos in trade war retaliation
BEIJING: China said yesterday (Feb 4) it would impose tariffs on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment, firing a return salvo in an escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
'Around 10' dead, including gunman, in Sweden's worst mass shooting
'Around 10' dead, including gunman, in Sweden's worst mass shooting
SWEDEN: Around 10 people were killed on Tuesday (Feb 4) in a shooting at an education centre in Sweden, including the suspected gunman, with the Swedish prime minister branding it the “worst mass shooting” in the country’s history.
Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
FOOTBALL: Nico Gonzalez’s transfer to Manchester City and Mathys Tel’s loan move to Tottenham were the major deals of an otherwise quiet transfer deadline day for the Premier League’s cash-rich clubs this year.
Musk’s US government ‘takeover’ sounds alarm bells
Musk’s US government ‘takeover’ sounds alarm bells
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world’s richest man.
Man City face Arsenal test as Bournemouth eye Liverpool scalp
Man City face Arsenal test as Bournemouth eye Liverpool scalp
FOOTBALL: Manchester City face the stiffest test of their recent revival when they travel to Arsenal this weekend as Bournemouth seek to take down Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Tears of joy for Thai hostages freed in Gaza
Tears of joy for Thai hostages freed in Gaza
UDON THANI: The families of Thai farm workers held for over a year in Gaza cheered and wept with relief yesterday (Jan 30) as they were freed in a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas.
Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final
Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final
RUGBY: The 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup final will be played in Sydney, World Rugby said yesterday (Jan 30) as it released the official draw for the Australia-hosted tournament.
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
BANGKOK: Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
McIlroy eyes majors, Ryder Cup in ‘pivotal’ 2025
McIlroy eyes majors, Ryder Cup in ‘pivotal’ 2025
GOLF: Rory McIlroy is sharpening his focus for a “pivotal” 2025 campaign amid continuing uncertainty over “what the landscape of golf looks like going forward.”
Vichai helicopter crash ruled an accident
Vichai helicopter crash ruled an accident
LONDON: The helicopter crash that killed the owner of Premier League football club Leicester City was an accident, an inquest jury ruled on Tuesday (Jan 28).
Do or DEI: Trump’s assault on diversity divides America
Do or DEI: Trump’s assault on diversity divides America
WASHINGTON: For United States President Donald Trump’s allies, his crackdown on the “illegal and immoral discrimination” of equal opportunities programs reflects a shifting electorate that has lost patience with ineffective and performative political correctness.
‘Tell the world’: Holocaust survivors entrust memories to AI
‘Tell the world’: Holocaust survivors entrust memories to AI
NEW YORK: Survivors of the Holocaust have entrusted their memories of the Nazi death camps to artificial intelligence to ensure that generations to come can access recollections of the genocide of six million Jews.
India’s Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024
India’s Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024
CRICKET: India paceman Jasprit Bumrah was named men’s Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council yesterday (Jan 27).
Indigenous rights activists protest on Australia Day
Indigenous rights activists protest on Australia Day
SYDNEY: Tens of thousands of Australians protested over the treatment of Indigenous people yesterday (Jan 26) as the country celebrated a national holiday marking the 1788 arrival of British colonisers.
A day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
A day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon and Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed their first titles of the year after winning the US$475,000 (approx B16,150,000) BWF Indonesia Masters in Jakarta yesterday (Jan 26).
Man City start tough run against Chelsea, Spurs aim to halt slide
Man City start tough run against Chelsea, Spurs aim to halt slide
FOOTBALL: Manchester City have no time to lick their wounds after another bruising Champions League defeat as Chelsea prepare to visit the Etihad, with both clubs battling for a top-four finish.
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
PARIS: Solar overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc’s power sector, according to a report released yesterday (Jan 23).
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine yesterday (Jan 22), threatening tougher economic measures if Moscow does not agree to end the war.