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Young, poor and from minorities: the Russian troops killed in Ukraine
Young, poor and from minorities: the Russian troops killed in Ukraine
MOSCOW: The bulk of the thousands of Russian soldiers killed in Moscow’s onslaught against Ukraine are very young, have poor backgrounds and many are from ethnic minority groups, observers say.
Australia PM makes final push for re-election
Australia PM makes final push for re-election
SYDNEY: Australia’s conservative prime minister sounded the gun on the last lap of a bitterly-fought election campaign Sunday (May 15), admitting “not everything went to plan” during the country’s pandemic response.
Schooling loses first SEA Games gold over swim controversy
Schooling loses first SEA Games gold over swim controversy
SWIMMING: Olympic swimming hero Joseph Schooling had a first gold of this year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) dramatically snatched away when Singapore’s sprint relay team were disqualified.
Man City eyes on Premier League prize as Leeds face the drop
Man City eyes on Premier League prize as Leeds face the drop
FOOTBALL: Manchester City can put one hand on the Premier League trophy later today (May 15) should they beat West Ham to extend their three-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the table.
Rugby opens new frontier by picking US as World Cup hosts
Rugby opens new frontier by picking US as World Cup hosts
RUGBY: The Rugby World Cup will be staged in the United States for the first time in 2031 after the game’s governing body named the host nations for five men’s and women’s tournaments.
Liverpool’s ‘mentality monsters’ win FA Cup final shoot-out
Liverpool’s ‘mentality monsters’ win FA Cup final shoot-out
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp hailed his “mentality monsters” as Liverpool held their nerve to win the FA Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Chelsea kept the quadruple chasers’ history bid alive on Saturday (May 14).
Liverpool’s quadruple bid at stake in FA Cup final against Chelsea
Liverpool’s quadruple bid at stake in FA Cup final against Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will bid to keep their quadruple chase alive in today’s (May 14) FA Cup final against a Chelsea side hoping to welcome incoming owner Todd Boehly with victory at Wembley.
Violence clouds Jerusalem funeral of Al Jazeera journalist
Violence clouds Jerusalem funeral of Al Jazeera journalist
ISRAEL: Thousands of people packed Jerusalem’s tense Old City on Friday (May 13) for the burial of veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, after Israeli police stormed the start of the funeral procession.
Finland poised for NATO membership as Ukraine war crimps Russian gas
Finland poised for NATO membership as Ukraine war crimps Russian gas
OSLO: Finland took a step towards fast-track NATO membership yesterday (May 12), triggering a blunt warning from the Kremlin, as the war in Ukraine throttled supplies of Russian gas to Europe and the number of people who fled the country passed six million.
Sri Lanka’s economy on brink of collapse as troops quell unrest
Sri Lanka’s economy on brink of collapse as troops quell unrest
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy will “collapse” unless a new government is urgently appointed, the central bank chief warned yesterday (May 11), as security forces fanned out on the streets to restore order after spasms of mob violence.
Over 8 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN
Over 8 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN
KYIV: More than eight million people are estimated to have been displaced within Ukraine by Russia’s war, having fled their homes but stayed inside the country, the United Nations said yesterday (May 9).
SEA Games to light up Hanoi after COVID delay
SEA Games to light up Hanoi after COVID delay
SEA GAMES: The South East Asian (SEA) Games open in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi tomorrow after a six-month COVID delay with Southeast Asian pride at stake in everything from football to bodybuilding and eSports.
Philippine dictator’s son wins landslide presidential victory
Philippine dictator’s son wins landslide presidential victory
MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory today (May 10), as Filipinos bet on a familiar dynasty to ease rampant poverty - dismissing warnings the tarnished clan will deepen corruption and weaken democracy.
Putin says Russia defending ‘Motherland’ as Ukraine war rages
Putin says Russia defending ‘Motherland’ as Ukraine war rages
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin yesterday (May 9) defended Russia’s war in Ukraine as necessary to protect the “Motherland” as Moscow flexed its military muscle at a huge parade marking the 1945 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
As Ukraine war rages, Biden team revives Asia focus
As Ukraine war rages, Biden team revives Asia focus
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden was clear from the moment he entered office - China is the main international competitor and should be the top concern for US foreign policy. Then Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ex-security chief poised to become Hong Kong’s next leader
Ex-security chief poised to become Hong Kong’s next leader
HONG KONG: A former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement is set to be anointed the business hub’s new leader today (May 8) by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.
Liverpool’s title hopes fade after Spurs stalemate
Liverpool’s title hopes fade after Spurs stalemate
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool cannot give up hope in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham yesterday (May 7) despite admitting he cannot see Manchester City slipping up.
Man City refocus on Premier League title push as Leeds sweat
Man City refocus on Premier League title push as Leeds sweat
FOOTBALL: Manchester City must pick themselves off the floor for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League after their painful Champions League exit or risk ending the season empty-handed, with Liverpool on the prowl.
UN convoy en route for rescue from Mariupol ’hell’
UN convoy en route for rescue from Mariupol ’hell’
MARIUPOL: A new United Nations convoy was heading to Mariupol yesterday (May 5) to evacuate civilians from the “hell” of a besieged steel plant there, even as Ukraine accused Russia of breaking its promise to pause fire at the site.
Australian PM urges calm after Solomons leader cites ’invasion’ threat
Australian PM urges calm after Solomons leader cites ’invasion’ threat
CANBERRA: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged a calm response today (May 5) after the Solomon Islands’ leader cited an “invasion” threat and said his nation was being treated like an infant wielding a handgun.