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In Kyiv, EU chief promises a signal on Ukraine’s bid next week
In Kyiv, EU chief promises a signal on Ukraine’s bid next week
UKRAINE: The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine’s EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday (June 11), as fighting raged in the east and south of the country.
US blasts China’s ‘destabilising’ military activity near Taiwan
US blasts China’s ‘destabilising’ military activity near Taiwan
SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin today (June 11) blasted China’s “provocative, destabilising” military activity near Taiwan, as well as Beijing’s growing aggression across the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians
Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians
KYIV: Pro-Russian rebels sentenced to death two British fighters and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine, as a Ukrainian governor called for Western arms yesterday (June 9) to win the battle for a crucial eastern city.
UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening
UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening
NEW YORK: UN chief Antonio Guterres said yesterday (June 8) that the consequences for the world of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are worsening, with 1.6 billion people likely to be affected.
Cambodia, China revamp naval base near Thailand
Cambodia, China revamp naval base near Thailand
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China today (June 8) broke ground on a Beijing-funded project to revamp a naval base that the US fears is intended for Chinese military use.
Former world No. 1 Dustin Johnson quits PGA tour
Former world No. 1 Dustin Johnson quits PGA tour
GOLF: Former world number one golfer Dustin Johnson confirmed yesterday (June 7) he has resigned his membership of the US PGA Tour as he prepares to play in the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series.
UK PM Johnson survives MPs’ no-confidence vote
UK PM Johnson survives MPs’ no-confidence vote
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a vote of no confidence from his own Conservative MPs yesterday (June 6) but with his position weakened after a sizeable number refused to back him.
Bangkok celebrates first Pride parade in 16 years
Bangkok celebrates first Pride parade in 16 years
BANGKOK: Thailand’s capital saw an explosion of glamour, gilt, and glitter yesterday (June 5) as the country’s LGBTQ community celebrated their first Pride parade in almost 16 years - but attendees warned true equality was still distant.
Nadal braced for make-or-break week after French Open triumph
Nadal braced for make-or-break week after French Open triumph
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open with daily pain-killing injections in his troublesome left foot and will now attempt to find a permanent cure for the injury, warning his record-breaking career is on the line.
Sheeran to headline Queen’s four-day jubilee party
Sheeran to headline Queen’s four-day jubilee party
LONDON: British pop superstar Ed Sheeran is set to bring the curtain down on four days of momentous nationwide celebrations to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee later today (June 5).
Swiatek brushes aside Gauff to win second French Open title
Swiatek brushes aside Gauff to win second French Open title
TENNIS: Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final yesterday (June 4), as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory.
Police close Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on eve of Tiananmen anniversary
Police close Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on eve of Tiananmen anniversary
HONG KONG: Police closed off large parts of Victoria Park in Hong Kong yesterday (June 3), once the site of packed annual candlelight vigils to commemorate China’s Tiananmen crackdown, on the eve of the event’s 33rd anniversary.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters 100th day as fighting rages
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters 100th day as fighting rages
KYIV: Ukraine marked 100 days since Russia’s invasion today (June 3) with fighting raging across the east of the country, where Moscow’s forces are tightening their grip on the Donbas.
Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive
FOOTBALL: Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov dedicated his side’s 3-1 win over Scotland to reach a World Cup play-off final yesterday (June 1) to those fighting in the trenches of his war-torn homeland.
War-torn Ukraine dream of World Cup morale boost
War-torn Ukraine dream of World Cup morale boost
FOOTBALL: Ukraine’s national team are dreaming of a place at the World Cup to bring some relief to a war-torn nation as they face Scotland in a playoff semi-final today (June 1).
US to send Ukraine ‘advanced rocket systems’ to hit ‘key targets’
US to send Ukraine ‘advanced rocket systems’ to hit ‘key targets’
WASHINGTON:President Joe Biden yesterday (May 31) confirmed the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine with ability to strike what he called “key targets” of Russia’s invasion force.
Pacific nations reject China security pact
Pacific nations reject China security pact
SUVA: Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China’s push for a wide-ranging regional security pact yesterday (May 30), amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing’s orbit.
Australia win in London to set up World Sevens finale title-decider
Australia win in London to set up World Sevens finale title-decider
RUGBY: The battle for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title will go down to the final event after Australia defeated New Zealand to claim their first gold medal of the season in London on Sunday (May 29).
No concern yet monkeypox will cause pandemic: WHO
No concern yet monkeypox will cause pandemic: WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday (May 30) it was not concerned for now that the spread of monkeypox beyond the African countries where it is typically found could spark a global pandemic.
Forest promoted to Premier League for first time in 23 years
Forest promoted to Premier League for first time in 23 years
FOOTBALL: Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final yesterday (May 29).