Two-thirds of sponsors unsure about 2021 Olympics: Poll
The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to 2021. TOKYO: Two-thirds of Tokyo 2020's corporate sponsors are undecided on whether...
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Russian nuclear-powered submarine enters service amid arms control fears
MOSCOW: Russia's most advanced new nuclear-powered submarine entered service on Friday (Jun 12), the defence ministry said, at a time...
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French police protest against chokehold ban
PARIS: Police staged protests in cities across France against a ban on chokehold restraint techniques imposed by the government in...
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Protesters rally against Philippine anti-terrorism Bill
MANILA: Hundreds of protesters rallied in Manila on Friday (Jun 12) against anti-terrorism legislation that critics fear would give Philippine...
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Indonesia reports 1,111 new COVID-19 cases, 48 deaths
JAKARTA: Indonesia reported on Friday (Jun 12) 1,111 new coronavirus infections and 48 new deaths, taking the total number of...
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Mumbai braces for monsoon diseases amid strain of COVID-19 pandemic
MUMBAI: For doctors and healthcare workers in India's financial capital Mumbai who are grappling with surging coronavirus infections, the onset...
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Football: FIFA allows transfer windows to open before current season ends
PARIS: FIFA will allow leagues to open their transfer windows before the current, delayed season has been completed as football...
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Athletes can take a knee at Commonwealth Games, says chief
LONDON: Athletes competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, will be allowed to take a knee to support...
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Cricket: Racial ‘banter’ not acceptable, says Darren Sammy
NEW DELHI: Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy said black athletes should not have to shrug off degrading words as...
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North Korea says little reason to maintain Kim-Trump ties on summit anniversary
SEOUL: North Korea sees little use in maintaining a personal relationship between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US...
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India-China border row: Rajnath Singh holds review meeting with military top brass
In eastern Ladakh, meanwhile, Division Commanders of India and China held a second round of meeting this week. The two...
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Thailand to lift curfew, alcohol sale to resume at restaurants as COVID-19 situation improves
BANGKOK: The Thai government will lift a nationwide curfew next Monday (Jun 15) and allow alcohol sale to resume at...
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IPL isn’t just entertainment, it’s business, says BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal
The BCCI wants to host the IPL during the T20 World Cup window but can’t firm up plans until ICC...
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This is what we thought of the Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M21 review: For those who are still using old Galaxy phones like the Galaxy J2, I think the...
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UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown
LONDON: Britain's economy shrank by a record 20.4 per cent in April from March as the country spent the month...
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India coronavirus updates, 12 June: Maharashtra Covid-19 cases surpass one lakh; Punjab tightens lockdown
India Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases Latest Update, 12 June: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and airline companies to...
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Covid-19 impact: India’s tour of Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka called off
The announcement was on expected lines after Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Thursday that India's limited-overs tour in June-July was...
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Malaysia reports 33 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and one more death from the disease on Friday (Jun 12). The...
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South Korea to extend virus guidelines on prevention, sanitation
SEOUL: South Korea will extend its prevention and sanitation guidelines against the coronavirus until daily new infections drop to single...
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Hong Kong government rejects UK criticism of new security law as biased
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government and China's foreign ministry branch in the city hit back on Friday (Jun 12)...
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