Brazil sees 631 new coronavirus deaths, approaches 2 million cases
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil, the world's No. 2 coronavirus hot spot after the United States, registered 631 new deaths on...
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Top US aide expects tough action on TikTok, WeChat
SAN FRANCISCO: White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said on Sunday (Jul 13) he expected President Donald Trump to act...
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Libya’s NOC accuses UAE of being behind oil blockade
TUNIS: Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) on Sunday (Jul 12) accused the United Arab Emirates of instructing eastern forces in...
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Commentary: Airlines will need to review their fleets to boost passenger confidence and demand
The over-reliance on large aircraft is notable in Southeast Asia and the negative impact of downturns is always amplified by...
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‘Let’s get going’: UK tells businesses to prepare for Brexit crunch
LONDON: Britain is urging businesses and individuals to prepare for the Dec 31 end of the Brexit transition period with...
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Pope ‘very distressed’ over Turkey’s Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said Sunday (Jul 12) he was "very distressed" over Turkey's decision to convert the Byzantine-era monument...
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Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing
TEHRAN: Iran said that the misalignment of an air defence unit's radar system was the key "human error" that led...
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Safety first for Spaniards voting amid new COVID-19 outbreaks
BILBAO: Voters in northern Spain wore face masks and used hand sanitizer gel before entering polling stations on Sunday (Jul...
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Australia’s Victoria state marks week of triple-digit COVID-19 cases
MELBOURNE: Australia's Victoria state reported 273 new cases of the coronavirus and another COVID-19 death on Sunday (Jul 12), marking...
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Usman outclasses Masvidal as UFC debuts on ‘Fight Island’ in UAE
YAS ISLAND, United Arab Emirates: Kamaru Usman put on a 'Fight Island' masterclass Sunday (Jul 12) to retain his Ultimate...
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China economy rebounds in Q2 after COVID-19 hit: Poll
BEIJING: China returned to growth in the second quarter after the coronavirus pandemic handed the world's second largest economy its...
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Start-up city: Vietnam’s young invest ideas in Ho Chi Minh City
HO CHI MINH CITY: A tech-savvy population, a fast-growing economy, and the perks of being first in an emerging market...
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‘Crying on the couch’: Aussie skipper Paine’s mental demons
SYDNEY: Australian captain Tim Paine revealed on Sunday (Jul 12) he used to hate playing cricket and was left "crying...
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Huawei to request UK to delay 5G network removal
LONDON: China's Huawei Technologies has requested a meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson to work out a deal...
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Ubisoft announces staff departures after misconduct allegations
PARIS: French video games group Ubisoft announced several staff departures on Saturday (Jul 11) after conducting a review in response...
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Vettel admits Ferrari off pace after qualifying ‘struggle’
SPIELBERG BEI KNITTELFELD, Austria: Sebastian Vettel admitted Ferrari are struggling to keep pace with their rivals after he qualified 10th...
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Manchester City to learn fate of Champions League ban appeal
LONDON: Manchester City's Abu Dhabi project and the future of UEFA's financial fair play (FFP) rules face a pivotal day...
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Rehired Dreyer to raise competition among Golden Lions forwards
JOHANNESBURG: Super Rugby club the Golden Lions have intensified competition for the tighthead prop position by resigning former Springbok Ruan...
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Ex-Australia and Crystal Palace captain Jedinak calls it a day
SYDNEY: Former Australia captain and Crystal Palace stalwart Mile Jedinak announced his retirement on Sunday (Jul 12), saying it was...
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Two-time Irish champion jump jockey Geraghty retires
LONDON: Former Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Barry Geraghty announced his retirement from jump racing on Saturday (Jul...
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