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Ukraine says Russian drone and missile attack biggest ever
Ukraine says Russian drone and missile attack biggest ever
KYIV: Russia pummelled Ukraine with its largest missile and drone attack in more than three years of war, claiming to have targeted an airfield in a region bordering EU and NATO member Poland.
Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim slammed trade tariffs today (July 9) as regional foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day meet, which also included talks with the United States, China and Russia.
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
KYIV: President Donald Trump said yesterday (July 7) the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbour.
‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
MCLEOD GANJ, INDIA: Calling himself a “simple Buddhist monk” who usually didn’t celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th yesterday (July 6) by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Emotional Norris wins epic rain-hit British Grand Prix
Emotional Norris wins epic rain-hit British Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: An emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion yesterday (July 6) when he drove to a commanding rain-splashed victory ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in a chaotic British Grand Prix.
Pogacar seeks century as Tour de France returns to its roots
Pogacar seeks century as Tour de France returns to its roots
CYCLING: The Tour de France starts tomorrow (July 5) with superstar Tadej Pogacar’s hunger for wins sharing top billing with the magnificent 3,338-kilometre route in the first edition since 2020 not to venture abroad.
Russell heads into home British GP amid Verstappen rumours
Russell heads into home British GP amid Verstappen rumours
FORMULA ONE: George Russell heads into his home British Grand Prix this weekend haunted by rumours, and unconfirmed reports, that fierce rival and four-time world champion Max Verstappen has accepted an offer to replace him next year.
Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
KYIV: US officials yesterday (July 2) downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, after the war-battered country was caught off-guard and appealed for clarity.
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
NEW DELHI: Indian customs officers in Mumbai said they have stopped a plane passenger arriving from Thailand with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure in June.
Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office
Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court today (July 1), as it opened a probe into her conduct in a diplomatic spat with Cambodia.
Hong Kong opposition party disbands citing ‘immense’ pressure
Hong Kong opposition party disbands citing ‘immense’ pressure
HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s last remaining opposition parties has officially disbanded, its leader announced Sunday (June 29), citing “immense political pressure” as Beijing’s years-long crackdown on dissent transforms the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Norris resists Piastri to lead dominant McLaren 1-2 in Austria
Norris resists Piastri to lead dominant McLaren 1-2 in Austria
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris resisted vigorous attacks from team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri to claim a masterful McLaren 1-2 in yesterday’s (June 29) Austrian Grand Prix.
Groundbreaking first images from Vera Rubin Observatory
Groundbreaking first images from Vera Rubin Observatory
WASHINGTON: The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile have published their first images revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies.
For some migrants in US, Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ awaits
For some migrants in US, Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ awaits
MIAMI: Florida began construction this week on a detention center surrounded by fierce reptiles and cypress swamps, an “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades wetlands, as part of US President Donald Trump’s expansion of deportations of undocumented migrants.
New-look Wimbledon prepares for life without line judges
New-look Wimbledon prepares for life without line judges
TENNIS: Wimbledon is guaranteed to be picture-perfect when it gets under way next week but the courts will never look the same again after the demise of line judges.
Hundreds of Tuvalu islanders seek Aussie ‘climate visa’
Hundreds of Tuvalu islanders seek Aussie ‘climate visa’
SYDNEY: Nearly one-third of citizens in the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures obtained by AFP show.
China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’
China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’
QINGDAO: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao today (June 26) against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
Verstappen hoping upgrades can boost title defence at Red Bull home race
Verstappen hoping upgrades can boost title defence at Red Bull home race
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen leads Red Bull into their home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend hoping a major upgrades package can boost his title defence before it is too late.
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions: study
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions: study
PARIS: Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to economic inequality, COVID-era disruptions and misinformation, putting millions of lives at risk, research warned today (June 25).
EU approves MotoGP takeover by F1 owner Liberty Media
EU approves MotoGP takeover by F1 owner Liberty Media
MOTO GP: The acquisition of MotoGP by Liberty Media, the American group that owns Formula One, has received the green light from The European Commission (EU).