China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reef
MANILA: China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after...
Read More
Ringgit climbs to five-month high on positive US-Malaysia trade talks
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed...
Read More
Canadians head to polls in election shaped by concerns over Trump
OTTAWA: Canadians go to the polls on Monday after an election campaign in which US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and...
Read More
In website revamp, White House touts conspiracy theory claiming Covid-19’s ‘true origin’ came from China lab leak
WASHINGTON, April 19 — The White House yesterday unveiled a revamped Covid-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the...
Read More
Been to Gaza before? Trump administration will now check your social media for ‘derogatory info’ if you’re applying for US visa
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration yesterday ordered a social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants who have been to the...
Read More
‘For a moment, we could forget the season we are having’ – Amorim
MANCHESTER, England:Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim admitted, just for a moment, that his side's exhilarating Europa League victory over Olympique...
Read More
Bodo/Glimt stun Lazio in penalty shoot-out to make Europa League semi-finals
ROME :Nikita Haikin made the vital save as Bodo/Glimt pulled off a stunning penalty shoot-out win away to Lazio on...
Read More
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan flattens leadership structure, names new AI chief, memo says
SAN FRANCISCO : Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is flattening the semiconductor giant's leadership team, with important chip groups reporting...
Read More
Ski jumping-Norway suspends coach and one other over cheating at World Ski Championships
The Norwegian Ski Federation has suspended two staff, including the team coach, after the governing body admitted that the country's...
Read More
Israel-Gaza war behind record high US anti-Muslim incidents, advocacy group says
WASHINGTON: Discrimination and attacks against American Muslims and Arabs rose by 7.4 per cent in 2024 due to heightened Islamophobia...
Read More
US judge says Musk’s DOGE must release records on operations run in ‘secrecy’
WASHINGTON: A federal judge yesterday ordered the government-downsizing team created by US President Donald Trump and spearheaded by billionaire Elon...
Read More
Former Philippine president Duterte arrested at Manila airport over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
MANILA: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport today over a warrant issued by the...
Read More
India captain Rohit heads off retirement rumours
DUBAI : India captain Rohit Sharma has no plans to quit the 50-overs format anytime soon, the opener said after...
Read More
Japan posts current account deficit for first time in 2 years
TOKYO : Japan recorded a current account deficit in January for the first time in two years as a weak...
Read More
Avatar director James Cameron confirms third film, Fire And Ash, will be longer than The Way Of Water
Just a reminder: The Way Of Water clocked in at three hours and 12 minutes. James Cameron's third Avatar movie...
Read More
Lady Gaga performing 4 shows at Singapore National Stadium in May
The singer will hold the concerts at the Singapore National Stadium on May 18, 19, 21 and 24. Ticket sales...
Read More
Trump declines to rule out 2025 US recession
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump declined Sunday (Mar 9) to rule out the possibility that the United States might enter a...
Read More
Trump signs orders curbing funding for migrants, eliminating regulations
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed a new slew of executive orders on Wednesday (Feb 19), including one aimed at...
Read More
Trump brands Zelensky a ‘dictator’ in bitter clash
MIAMI: US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” yesterday, widening a personal rift with major implications...
Read More
Australia in a good Head-space despite shaky Champions Trophy buildup
MELBOURNE : Australia have enough experience and versatility in their lineup to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy...
Read More