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US considering COVID entry restrictions for travelers from China
US considering COVID entry restrictions for travelers from China
WASHINGTON, DC: The United States is considering COVID entry restrictions for travelers from China, US officials said yesterday (Dec 27), after Beijing dramatically loosened hardline containment measures this month.
Top Thai conservation official arrested on corruption charges
Top Thai conservation official arrested on corruption charges
BANGKOK: A top Thai conservation official was arrested on corruption charges yesterday (Dec 27), with police saying he was caught receiving a bribe and that US$144,000 (B5 million) in cash was found in his office.
Arsenal extend lead, Newcastle up to second on Premier League’s return
Arsenal extend lead, Newcastle up to second on Premier League’s return
FOOTBALL: Arsenal opened up a seven-point lead with a 3-1 win over West Ham as the Premier League returned yesterday (Dec 26), while Newcastle climbed up to second thanks to an impressive 3-0 victory at Leicester.
Chinese jubilant, plan trips abroad as inbound COVID quarantine set to end
Chinese jubilant, plan trips abroad as inbound COVID quarantine set to end
BEIJING: Chinese reacted with joy and rushed to book flights overseas today (Dec 27) after Beijing said it would scrap mandatory COVID quarantine for overseas arrivals, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation.
Record eyed as Sydney-Hobart yacht race begins
Record eyed as Sydney-Hobart yacht race begins
SAILING: More than 100 yachts set sail today (Dec 26) on the Sydney-Hobart race as favourable winds raised hopes for a record time in one of the world’s most punishing ocean events.
Savage US blizzard leaves 31 dead, power outages, travel snarls
Savage US blizzard leaves 31 dead, power outages, travel snarls
NEW YORK: A brutal winter storm brought Christmas Day danger and misery to millions of Americans yesterday (Dec 25) as intense snow and frigid cold gripped parts of the eastern United States, with weather-related deaths rising to at least 31.
Zelenksy, Biden show unity, but war fatigue a threat
Zelenksy, Biden show unity, but war fatigue a threat
WASHINGTON, DC: Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington sent Russia a message of steadfast unity and resolve, but defense analysts say he needs more concrete battlefield gains to sustain US and NATO backing through 2023 and fend off pressure to negotiate with Moscow.
‘Serpent’ serial killer expected to be released in Nepal
‘Serpent’ serial killer expected to be released in Nepal
NEPAL: French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who committed a string of murders across Asia in the 1970s and was portrayed in the Netflix series “The Serpent”, was expected to walk free from prison in Nepal today (Dec 22).
FIA bans ‘political statements’ from motorsports
FIA bans ‘political statements’ from motorsports
FORMULA ONE: The FIA has cracked down on competitors making “political, religious and personal statements or comments” in its updated rules for motorsports next season.
Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 25
Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 25
MALAYSIA: The death toll from a landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia rose to 25 as search and rescue teams continued to comb muddy terrain today (Dec 21).
Rescuers hopeful for missing sailors as search enters second day
Rescuers hopeful for missing sailors as search enters second day
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Rescuers in helicopters scoured the Gulf of Thailand today (Dec 20) for dozens of sailors who went missing when their naval vessel sank, hoping life jackets had helped them survive two nights in the choppy waters.
England’s new rugby boss Borthwick wants to revive Twickenham ‘roar’
England’s new rugby boss Borthwick wants to revive Twickenham ‘roar’
RUGBY: Steve Borthwick vowed to get Twickenham “roaring” after being appointed head coach of the England rugby team yesterday (Dec 19) with just nine months to revive their flagging fortunes until the 2023 World Cup.
Tesco faces UK lawsuit over forced labour in Thailand
Tesco faces UK lawsuit over forced labour in Thailand
LONDON: Tesco is facing a UK lawsuit brought by Burmese migrants in Thailand, who claim that one of the supermarket giant’s former clothing suppliers used their forced labour, lawyers said yesterday (Dec 19).
Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday (Dec 18) as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. 
Croatia beat Morocco to finish third at World Cup
Croatia beat Morocco to finish third at World Cup
FOOTBALL: Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday (Dec 17), with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner.
New trove of secret Kennedy assassination files made public
New trove of secret Kennedy assassination files made public
WASHINGTON DC: A new trove of secret files related to the November 1963 assassination of US president John F. Kennedy was released yesterday (Dec 15), but the White House held thousands of documents back, citing national security concerns.
Kremlin says no discussion of New Year, Christmas truce in Ukraine
Kremlin says no discussion of New Year, Christmas truce in Ukraine
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said yesterday (Dec 14) it had not received any proposals from Kyiv to halt fighting in Ukraine during the upcoming holiday period and a ceasefire was not on Moscow’s agenda.
France set up World Cup final with Argentina
France set up World Cup final with Argentina
FOOTBALL: France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 yesterday (Dec 14).
EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Southeast Asia amid Ukraine war
EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Southeast Asia amid Ukraine war
BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) leaders meet their counterparts from Southeast Asia for a summit in Brussels today (Dec 14), looking to bolster ties in the face of the war in Ukraine and challenges from China.
Magic Messi fires Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final
Magic Messi fires Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final
FOOTBALL: An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 yesterday (Dec 13) to reach their second World Cup final in eight years.