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Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace
Arsenal mentality pleases Arteta in opening night win at Palace
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s ability to ride out a second-half onslaught from Crystal Palace to make the perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park last night (Aug 5).
Chinese missiles ‘serious problem that impacts our national security’: Japan PM
Chinese missiles ‘serious problem that impacts our national security’: Japan PM
TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister today (Aug 5) condemned China’s firing of ballistic missiles during military drills around Taiwan, calling them a “serious problem that impacts our national security and the safety of our citizens”.
Pelosi says Taiwan trip ‘in peace’ as furious China vows strong response
Pelosi says Taiwan trip ‘in peace’ as furious China vows strong response
TAIPEI: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today (Aug 3) that her delegation had come to Taiwan in “peace for the region”, after the visit enraged Beijing and set off a diplomatic firestorm.
WWE-style wrestling hits Bangkok - with a Thai twist
WWE-style wrestling hits Bangkok - with a Thai twist
WRESTLING: A fighter bursts through a flimsy tarpaulin curtain and bounds into the ring wearing a helmet and the unmistakable bright orange jacket of a Bangkok motorbike-taxi rider - it’s Thailand’s take on WWE wrestling.
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced yesterday (Aug 1) that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and a mastermind of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks, in a drone strike in Kabul.
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
RUGBY: Fans in the stands at November’s Hong Kong Sevens will be allowed to drink, but not eat, with masks having to be worn between sips, an official said yesterday (Aug 1).
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
FOOTBALL: England won a major women’s tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold-out Wembley yesterday (July 31).
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Liverpool struck first blood against Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season as Darwin Nunez made an instant impact for Jurgen Klopp’s men to win the Community Shield 3-1 yesterday (July 30).
Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
KYIV: Ukraine’s president urged civilians yesterday to evacuate the frontline Donetsk region, the scene of fierce clashes with the Russian military, as Kyiv called on the Red Cross and UN to gain access to its soldiers being held by Moscow’s forces.
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration tried yesterday (July 29) to defuse heated Chinese warnings against a possible trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as Beijing announced live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
Man City’s Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight
Man City’s Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in spotlight
FOOTBALL: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will go head to head with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as the Premier League title rivals unveil their expensive new recruits in the Community Shield.
Four-time world champion Vettel to retire from F1
Four-time world champion Vettel to retire from F1
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the 2022 season, he announced yesterday (July 28) as the German was hailed as “one of the all-time greats” of the sport.
Russian arms dealer extradited from Thailand unaware of US swap: wife
Russian arms dealer extradited from Thailand unaware of US swap: wife
MOSCOW: A Russian arms trafficker who was arrested in Thailand and is serving a 25-year jail term in the United States knows nothing about a possible exchange with two US prisoners in Russia, his wife said.
Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines
Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines
MANILA: Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said today (July 28), as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr flew to the region to inspect the damage.
Atthaya targets win at Women’s British Open
Atthaya targets win at Women’s British Open
GOLF: Thai teenage sensation Atthaya Thitikul wants to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Ariya Jutanugarn by winning the Women’s British Open.
Pair of new studies point to natural COVID origin
Pair of new studies point to natural COVID origin
WASHINGTON: An animal market in China’s Wuhan really was the epicenter of the COVID pandemic, according to a pair of new studies in the journal Science published yesterday (July 26) that claimed to have tipped the balance in the debate about the virus’ origins.
ASEAN says Myanmar executions ‘highly reprehensible’
ASEAN says Myanmar executions ‘highly reprehensible’
YANGON: Myanmar’s execution of four prisoners, including a former member of Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, is “highly reprehensible,” said the chair of a regional bloc leading diplomatic efforts to resolve the post-coup crisis.
Myanmar junta executes four, including two pro-democracy rivals
Myanmar junta executes four, including two pro-democracy rivals
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party and a prominent activist, state media said today (July 25), in the country’s first use of capital punishment in decades.
Triumphant Vingegaard seals Tour de France glory
Triumphant Vingegaard seals Tour de France glory
CYCLING: Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France yesterday (July 24), ending the reign of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar after a gruelling three weeks and 3,350km of relentless struggle.
UN court rejects Myanmar challenge in Rohingya genocide case
UN court rejects Myanmar challenge in Rohingya genocide case
THE HAGUE: The UN’s highest court ruled on Friday (July 22) that a landmark case accusing military-ruled Myanmar of genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims can go ahead.