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Biden, Xi agree to restore military ties at ‘productive’ summit
Biden, Xi agree to restore military ties at ‘productive’ summit
SAN FRANCISCO: US President Joe Biden hailed his “most constructive” talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday (Nov 15), as they agreed at their first summit in a year to restore military-to-military communications and ease tensions.
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
CRICKET: Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred before Mohammed Shami took a sensational seven wicket-haul as India sealed a place in the World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai yesterday (Nov 15).
Central Group takes control of Selfridges
Central Group takes control of Selfridges
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Central Group has taken over ownership of historic British department store Selfridges after its Austrian partner hit financial difficulties.
China, US to launch working group on climate action
China, US to launch working group on climate action
SAN FRANCISCO: China and the United States will launch a working group on climate cooperation, both countries said today (Nov 15), as the two sides work to deepen communication and mend fractured ties with a leaders’ meeting in San Francisco just hours away.
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
LONDON: Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary yesterday (Nov 13), as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team before an expected general election next year.
Chelsea hold Man City in Premier League classic, Liverpool up to second
Chelsea hold Man City in Premier League classic, Liverpool up to second
FOOTBALL: Manchester City were thwarted by Cole Palmer’s 95th minute penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 4-4 draw from an incredible clash yesterday (Nov 12), while Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool up to second in the Premier League.
Moscow targets Kyiv after long period of calm
Moscow targets Kyiv after long period of calm
KYIV: A Russian missile targeted Kyiv yesterday (Nov 11), ending nearly two months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital, while frontline regions fended off waves of drone attacks overnight.
Man Utd ease pressure on Ten Hag, Spurs, Newcastle stunned
Man Utd ease pressure on Ten Hag, Spurs, Newcastle stunned
FOOTBALL: Manchester United eased the pressure on under-fire boss Erik ten Hag with a nervy 1-0 win against Luton yesterday (Nov 11), while Tottenham conceded twice in stoppage time to lose 2-1 at Wolves.
China’s animal lovers fight illegal cat meat trade
China’s animal lovers fight illegal cat meat trade
SUZHOU: When Han Jiali’s beloved cat Dabai was taken from her Shanghai home last year, she embarked on a hunt for her pet that took her deep into the bowels of China’s underground feline meat trade.
Man City face Chelsea test as pressure builds on Ten Hag
Man City face Chelsea test as pressure builds on Ten Hag
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Chelsea tomorrow (Nov 12) with Erling Haaland in ominous form as Arsenal and Tottenham seek to recover from their first defeats of the season.
Netanyahu rules out ceasefire, says no plans to occupy Gaza
Netanyahu rules out ceasefire, says no plans to occupy Gaza
WASHINGTON: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Nov 9), saying the military was performing “exceptionally well,” but insisted Israel does not plan to reoccupy the Palestinian territory.
Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City ‘stranglehold’
Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City ‘stranglehold’
GAZA: Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled the fighting and bombardment in Gaza, as Israel said it was tightening the “stranglehold” around Hamas and again rejected a ceasefire without the release of hostages.
China owed more than US$1trn in Belt and Road debt
China owed more than US$1trn in Belt and Road debt
BEIJING: China is owed more than a trillion United States dollars through its Belt and Road project, making it the biggest debt collector in the world, a report said this week, with an estimated 80% of the loans supporting countries in financial distress.
Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach semis
Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach semis
CRICKET: Glenn Maxwell’s stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai yesterday (Nov 7).
UN chief says Gaza becoming ‘graveyard for children’, urges ceasefire
UN chief says Gaza becoming ‘graveyard for children’, urges ceasefire
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday (Nov 6) warned that the bombarded Gaza Strip was becoming a “graveyard for children,” as he urged an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea
Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not like VAR as the Tottenham boss blasted the replay system’s influence on his side’s “out of control” 4-1 defeat against Chelsea yesterday (Nov 6).
Kohli equals Tendulkar’s century record as India rout South Africa
Kohli equals Tendulkar’s century record as India rout South Africa
CRICKET: Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international hundreds as India bowled out South Africa for just 83 in a 243-run World Cup rout yesterday (Nov 5) with the superstar batsman hailing his achievement as “the stuff of dreams”.
Zelensky ‘not ready’ for Russia talks
Zelensky ‘not ready’ for Russia talks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Nov 5) he was “not ready” for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw, as Kyiv investigated a deadly strike on its soldiers.
Australia knock England out, rain saves Pakistan
Australia knock England out, rain saves Pakistan
CRICKET: Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked defending champions England out of the World Cup with a 33-run win yesterday (Nov 3).
Newcastle inflict first defeat on Arsenal, Fernandes rescues Man Utd
Newcastle inflict first defeat on Arsenal, Fernandes rescues Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Arsenal were beaten in the Premier League for the first time this season at Newcastle yesterday (Nov 4) as Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage time winner at Fulham eased the pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.