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Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia refuses extension
Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia refuses extension
MOSCOW: The deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain to global markets via the Black Sea expired at midnight in Istanbul (3am Phuket time) today (July 18) after Russia refused an extension.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title yesterday (July 16), shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.
The price is Rice as England star completes record transfer to Arsenal
The price is Rice as England star completes record transfer to Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Declan Rice became the most expensive British player in history yesterday (July 15) as Arsenal signed the England midfielder from West Ham for a reported £105 million (B4.7 billion).
Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea
Heavy rains, flooding leave 26 dead in South Korea
SEOUL: At least 26 people are dead and 10 missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in South Korea, officials said Sunday (July 16), as rescue workers continued to fight to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel.
Unseeded Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon
Unseeded Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon
TENNIS: Marketa Vondrousova admitted even she was stunned by her historic Wimbledon triumph as the injury-plagued Czech became the first unseeded woman to win the tournament in the Open era.
ICC to hand out equal prize money in men’s and women’s cricket
ICC to hand out equal prize money in men’s and women’s cricket
CRICKET: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday (July 13) that it will distribute equal prize money to men’s and women’s teams from now on at its events.
Parliament to hold next PM vote on July 19
Parliament to hold next PM vote on July 19
BANGKOK: Thailand’s parliament confirmed today (July 14) it would vote again on a new prime minister next week, after pro-royalist lawmakers foiled liberal frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for the top job.
Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike
Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike
LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors were set to go on strike at midnight yesterday (July 13), effectively bringing the giant movie and television business to a halt as they join writers in the first industry-wide walkout for 63 years.
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
GOLF: The PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund have dropped a provision from their framework agreement that barred LIV Golf and the Tour from recruiting each other’s players, the PGA Tour confirmed yesterday (July 13).
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
JAKARTA: Economic cooperation and the disputed South China Sea will be on the agenda when Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet their Chinese, Japanese and South Korean counterparts for ASEAN-plus-three talks today (July 13).
Major League Cricket aims for US breakthrough
Major League Cricket aims for US breakthrough
CRICKET: The most ambitious attempt yet to establish professional cricket in the United States gets under way today (July 12) when wickets will be pitched for the start of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.
Australia fears China’s latest Pacific deal could stoke tensions
Australia fears China’s latest Pacific deal could stoke tensions
SYDNEY: Australia has urged China to release the details of a new policing pact with Solomon Islands, saying Beijing’s latest push for influence threatens to inflame tensions in the South Pacific.
Prayut announces retirement from politics
Prayut announces retirement from politics
BANGKOK: Thailand’s outgoing prime minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha announced his retirement from politics yesterday (July 11), although he will remain as the country’s leader until the formation of a new government.
Australia, New Zealand revive ‘football’s Ashes’
Australia, New Zealand revive ‘football’s Ashes’
FOOTBALL: Australia and New Zealand will play this year for the “Soccer Ashes”, sporting officials said today (July 11), a long-forgotten trophy recently rediscovered almost 70 years after it was lost.
Last week the hottest worldwide on record: UN
Last week the hottest worldwide on record: UN
PARIS: The beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet, according to early findings yesterday (July 10) from the World Meteorological Organization, after a series of scorching days saw global temperature records tumble.
Djokovic, Alcaraz stay on track for Wimbledon showdown
Djokovic, Alcaraz stay on track for Wimbledon showdown
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a dream final at Wimbledon yesterday (July 10) as defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina reached the last eight after barely breaking sweat.
Cambodian PM urges Ukraine not to use US cluster bombs
Cambodian PM urges Ukraine not to use US cluster bombs
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose country still grapples with deadly war remnants, yesterday (July 9) urged Ukraine not to use cluster bombs, after Washington announced plans to send the weapons to Kyiv to fight Russian troops.
England keep Ashes hopes alive with thrilling third Test win
England keep Ashes hopes alive with thrilling third Test win
CRICKET: England kept their Ashes hopes alive yesterday (July 9) as Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia in the third Test at Headingley.
Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed at Asian Games
Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed at Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Up to 500 Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as neutrals at the Asian Games in China later this year, organisers said yesterday (July 8).
Ukrainians see no end in sight after 500 days of war
Ukrainians see no end in sight after 500 days of war
KYIV: On the 500th day since Russia’s invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly without enough arms and ammunition and with its main cities under constant threat.