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UN chief cites ‘madness’ of nuclear arms race, as N.Korea warns of war
UN chief cites ‘madness’ of nuclear arms race, as N.Korea warns of war
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned yesterday (Sept 26) against a new atomic arms race bringing the threat of “annihilation” to the world, as North Korea charged that its peninsula was on the brink of nuclear war.
Newcastle hit Sheff Utd for eight, Son double holds Arsenal
Newcastle hit Sheff Utd for eight, Son double holds Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Newcastle thrashed Sheffield United 8-0 to shrug off their slow start to the Premier League season yesterday (Sept 24), as Son Heung-min’s double earned Tottenham a point from a pulsating 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Wales blow away Wallabies to reach World Cup last eight, Scots win
Wales blow away Wallabies to reach World Cup last eight, Scots win
RUGBY: Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they produced a record-breaking performance to hammer Austalia 40-6 in Lyon yesterday (Sept 24).
Dazzling opening for Asian Games
Dazzling opening for Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-delayed 19th Asian Games yesterday (Sept 23) in the Eastern city of Hangzhou during a shiny and at times raucous opening ceremony.
Ten-man Man City extend lead, Man Utd bounce back at Burnley
Ten-man Man City extend lead, Man Utd bounce back at Burnley
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League despite having Rodri sent-off in a fiery 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest yesterday (Sept 23), while Manchester United snapped their losing streak by beating Burnley 1-0.
Ireland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
Ireland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
RUGBY: Ireland moved to the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating reigning champions South Africa 13-8 in a low-scoring but thoroughly absorbing match at the Stade de France yesterday (Sept 23).
Karabakh rebels negotiate withdrawing their forces
Karabakh rebels negotiate withdrawing their forces
KORNIDZOR (ARMENIA) - Nagorno-Karabakh separatists were expected to lay down their arms Saturday (Sept 23) under an agreement reached with the Azerbaijan government following its lightning offensive.
Man Utd seek to stop rot as Arsenal host Spurs
Man Utd seek to stop rot as Arsenal host Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester United face old nemesis Vincent Kompany at Burnley this weekend in desperate need of a Premier League win while Arsenal host in-form Tottenham in a tantalising north London derby.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
NEW YORK: Rupert Murdoch announced on Thursday (Sept 21) he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.
Zelensky tells world to stand against Russia ‘genocide’
Zelensky tells world to stand against Russia ‘genocide’
NEW YORK: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a wartime trip to the United Nations yesterday (Sept 19) urged the world to stand firm against Russia’s “genocide,” as he tried to convince skeptical developing nations they share a stake in Kyiv’s victory.
Rights in Russia ’significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert
Rights in Russia ’significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert
GENEVA: The rights situation in Russia has substantially worsened since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine last year, a top UN expert said yesterday (Sept 18), decrying the “persistent use of torture” and sexual violence.
Government donates B1.5mn to Libyan flood relief effort
Government donates B1.5mn to Libyan flood relief effort
BANGKOK: The government donated B1.5 million to relief efforts for the Libyan flood disaster yesterday (Sept 18).
Arsenal end Everton curse, Chelsea struggle
Arsenal end Everton curse, Chelsea struggle
FOOTBALL: Arsenal ended their six-year wait for a Premier League victory at Everton as Leandro Trossard fired the title-chasing Gunners to a 1-0 success yesterday (Sept 17).
Fiji light up World Cup, South Africa cruise and England grind out win
Fiji light up World Cup, South Africa cruise and England grind out win
RUGBY: Fiji produced the upset the Rugby World Cup needed yesterday (Sept 17) in beating Australia to end almost seven decades of rugby pain at their hands while the 2019 finalists South Africa and England made it two wins from two.
Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath
Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath
DERNA: A week after a wall of water rushed through the Libyan city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the focus turned yesterday (Sept 17) to caring for survivors of the disaster.
Sexton steals the show with new landmark as Irish thrash Tonga
Sexton steals the show with new landmark as Irish thrash Tonga
RUGBY: Johnny Sexton became Ireland’s record points scorer as he notched 16 in their 59-16 romp over Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Pool B match yesterday (Sept 16).
Brighton thump Man Utd as Man City strike back
Brighton thump Man Utd as Man City strike back
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s crisis deepened yesterday (Sept 16) as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Brighton, while Manchester City beat West Ham to stay perfect on a day of heart-stopping drama in the Premier League.
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to 71-3 thrashing of Namibia
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to 71-3 thrashing of Namibia
RUGBY: Live-wire scrum-half Cam Roigard had a field day to help New Zealand to an 11-try 71-3 thrashing of Namibia in the two teams’ second World Cup match in Toulouse yesterday (Sept 15).
Man Utd, Chelsea seek reset after early Premier League struggles
Man Utd, Chelsea seek reset after early Premier League struggles
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Chelsea are under pressure to get back on track as the Premier League returns from an international break this weekend, while Manchester City aim to maintain their perfect start to the season.
G77+China summit in Cuba seeks ‘new economic world order’
G77+China summit in Cuba seeks ‘new economic world order’
HAVANA: The G77+China, a group of developing and emerging countries representing 80% of the global population, gathers today (Sept 15) in Cuba seeking to promote a “new economic world order” amid warnings of growing polarisation.