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Thailand women win LPGA International Crown
Thailand women win LPGA International Crown
GOLF: Thailand captured the LPGA International Crown on Sunday (May 7), blanking Australia 3-0 in the championship match to complete a near-perfect run in the global team event at Harding Park.
Wagner says Russia promises enough ammo to stay in Bakhmut
Wagner says Russia promises enough ammo to stay in Bakhmut
MOSCOW: The head of the Wagner mercenary group said yesterday (May 7) that Russia had promised his fighters enough ammunition to stay in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, after threatening to pull out in scathing videos.
Arsenal pass Newcastle test to keep pressure on Man City
Arsenal pass Newcastle test to keep pressure on Man City
FOOTBALL: Arsenal kept the Premier League title race alive as Martin Odegaard’s strike and Fabian Schar’s own goal beat Newcastle 2-0 yesterday (May 7) to close to within one point of leaders Manchester City.
Perez takes pole in Miami as Leclerc crash leaves Verstappen in ninth
Perez takes pole in Miami as Leclerc crash leaves Verstappen in ninth
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull’s Sergio Perez grabbed pole position for today’s (May 7) Miami Grand Prix and with team-mate Max Verstappen left back in ninth on the grid, has his eyes on a victory that could send him to the top of the standings.
Man City close in on Premier League coronation, Liverpool target top four
Man City close in on Premier League coronation, Liverpool target top four
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Leeds on Saturday as Liverpool beat Brentford 1-0 to close on the top four.
City host Big Sam’s Leeds as Arsenal face Newcastle test
City host Big Sam’s Leeds as Arsenal face Newcastle test
FOOTBALL: Manchester City can take a decisive step towards a third consecutive Premier League title this weekend as they face struggling Leeds while Arsenal make a daunting trip to Newcastle.
Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavour
Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavour
SEA GAMES: Cambodia will welcome thousands of athletes from across the region when the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games begin today (May 5) with an opening ceremony at a new stadium built and paid for by China.
Haaland sets Premier League goal record to put Man City back on top
Haaland sets Premier League goal record to put Man City back on top
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland set a new record of 35 goals in a Premier League season as Manchester City overcame West Ham 3-0 to move back to the top of the table yesterday (May 3), while Liverpool edged out Fulham 1-0.
Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners
Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta pardoned more than 2,000 political prisoners to mark a Buddhist holiday yesterday (May 3), triggering tearful reunions outside jails but also demands that the many others behind bars be released.
Arsenal back on top of Premier League after beating Chelsea
Arsenal back on top of Premier League after beating Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League as the Norway midfielder’s double inspired a 3-1 win against woeful Chelsea yesterday (May 2).
Philippines won’t become military staging post: Marcos
Philippines won’t become military staging post: Marcos
MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos said his government would not allow the Philippines to become a “staging post” for military action ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden today (May 1).
Man City back on top as Newcastle, Man Utd press top-four claims
Man City back on top as Newcastle, Man Utd press top-four claims
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored his 50th goal of the season yesterday (Apr 30) as Manchester City beat Fulham to return to the Premier League summit, with Newcastle and Manchester United winning to close in on a top-four finish.
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
HONG KONG: China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernising the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say.
Title destiny in Man City’s hands as Villa make European push
Title destiny in Man City’s hands as Villa make European push
FOOTBALL: Reigning champions Manchester City will go top of the Premier League table this weekend with victory over Fulham, building on their midweek demolition of title rivals Arsenal.
Camera of Japanese journalist slain in Myanmar returned after 16 years
Camera of Japanese journalist slain in Myanmar returned after 16 years
BANGKOK: When Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was shot dead by Myanmar troops as he covered anti-military protests in 2007, his video camera disappeared, along with the last images he filmed.
Man City rout Arsenal to seize title momentum, Chelsea crash again
Man City rout Arsenal to seize title momentum, Chelsea crash again
FOOTBALL: Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne inspired a crucial 4-1 rout of crumbling leaders Arsenal yesterday (Apr 26).
Singapore hangs prisoner over 1 kg of cannabis
Singapore hangs prisoner over 1 kg of cannabis
SINGAPORE: A prisoner convicted of conspiracy to smuggle one kilogram of cannabis was hanged today (Apr 26), Singapore authorities have confirmed, ignoring international calls for the city-state to abolish capital punishment.
Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire
Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire
KHARTOUM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sudan’s warring generals had agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting today (Apr 25), after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners.
Kiptum and Hassan triumph in astounding London Marathon
Kiptum and Hassan triumph in astounding London Marathon
MARATHON: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum won the men’s London Marathon race in the second-fastest time in history on Sunday (Apr 23), breaking the course record with an astonishing time of 2 hours, 1 minute and 27 seconds.
Highest military spending in Europe since Cold War: study
Highest military spending in Europe since Cold War: study
STOCKHOLM: Europe’s military spending grew at a record pace in 2022, reaching a level unseen since the Cold War following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global security researchers said today (Apr 24).