Indonesia police say 6 facing criminal charges over soccer stampede
The suspects include three police officers, the head of the organising committee and Arema FC's chief security officer.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Ex-head of Tokyo Olympics organising committee arrested for bribery
The former head of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee, Haruyuki Takahashi, has been arrested on the suspicion of receiving a bribe.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Final preparations underway as 31st SEA Games opening nears
The Organising Committee of the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam is currently working hard to complete all preparations ahead of the biennial games which will officially raise its curtains next Thursday.
Fri May 06 2022
Beijing Olympics to bring in more spectators
Beijing Organising Committee for the Winter Olympics did not specify how many more spectators it will add to the events.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Olympics: China finds first COVID-19 cases among foreign athletes at test events
Two lugers of the same nationality tested positive, said Huang Chun, an official of the Games organising committee.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics
The Japanese Government had never requested the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to deny entry of athletes from countries including Malaysia.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Olympics - Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay despite pandemic fears
The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee ruled out a cancellation or further postponement of the Olympics.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Opening ceremony for Olympic Torch Relay in Japan may have no spectators
The local organising committee is considering holding the ceremony without any spectators.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Mori is leaving but gender issues remain
Yoshiro Mori resigned Friday as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee following sexist comments implying women talk too much.
Fri Feb 12 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief says he may need to resign as furore grows over sexist comments
"We have about seven women at the organising committee but everyone understands their place."
Thu Feb 04 2021
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 director leaves ahead of rearranged Games
Director Koji Murofushi has left to join the Japan Sports Agency, the organising committee said on Friday, a departure that comes just 10 months before the start of the rearranged Games.
Fri Sep 11 2020
Goodbye Malaysia, over to you Philippines
SEAGF president Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Jaafar handed the flag to the Philippines Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose Cojuangco Jr. who in turn presented it to Alan Peter Cayetano.
Thu Aug 31 2017
Jokowi: Don't blow flag issue out of proportion
The online media today quoted the Indonesian president as saying that although the matter was regrettable, people in the country should not over-play the issue.
Sun Aug 20 2017
Cigarettes, knives, scissors among items banned at SEA games opening
Spectators are reminded not to bring other prohibited items such as air horns, scissors, umbrellas, helmets as well as canned and bottled drinks, said MASOC.
Sun Aug 13 2017
No cooking for SEA Games contigents - MASOC
The Malaysian SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) does not allow contingents to the 29th SEA Games here from August 19-30, to cook and prepare their own meals.
Sat Aug 05 2017
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024