Chinese tennis player Peng denies making accusation of sexual assault
Peng told the French paper her social media post had caused a "huge misunderstanding".
Mon Feb 07 2022
Olympics: IOC says it talked to China's Peng Shuai last week
Last month Peng said she had never accused anyone of sexually assaulting her, and that the post she made had been misunderstood.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Tennis - 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts welcome at Australian Open
Fans are free to wear "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts at the Australian Open but they must not become "disruptive", Tiley said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Yao Ming says he and Peng Shuai 'chatted merrily' at event last month
Basketball legend Yao Ming said Peng Shuai was in good spirits when they appeared at a cross-country skiing event last month in Shanghai.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Can China win back global opinion before the Winter Olympics? Does it even want to?
China's international image was already at its lowest level in years in many western countries following the outbreak of the COVID pandemic.
Tue Dec 28 2021
China tennis star Peng denies that she made accusation of sexual assault
Peng said the social media post she had made early last month had been misunderstood.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Chinese city's tennis ambitions imperilled by Peng Shuai scandal
A spokesperson for the Shenzhen government said he did not know whether the WTA would return.
Sun Dec 19 2021
China chafes at exit of women's tennis body in solidarity with Peng
Wang Wenbin did not directly mention the WTA but pointedly said China "opposes the politicization of sports".
Fri Dec 03 2021
Tennis - WTA 'on the right side of history' in Peng Shuai case, says Billie Jean King
King praised Steve Simon and the WTA leadership for taking a strong stand on defending human rights in China and around the world.
Thu Dec 02 2021
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai situation
The decision to pull tournaments that could cost the U.S.-headquartered WTA hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcasting and sponsorship.
Wed Dec 01 2021
#WhereisPengShuai: Totalitarianism, violence against women and an overdue Olympic boycott?
The IOC is now "actively playing a role in the Chinese government's enforced disappearance, coercion and propaganda machinery".
Sun Nov 28 2021
Peng Shuai to Xinjiang - the issues dogging the Beijing Olympics
Preparations for February's Beijing Olympics have been overshadowed by several controversies.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Where is Zhang Gaoli? Chinese politician accused by tennis star Peng keeps out of sight
If he admits to Peng's allegation, then Peng could become a symbol that China's feminist movement can rally around.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Analysis: In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control
Peng Shuai's case has brought the realities of China's censorship and secrecy around its leadership to global attention.
Wed Nov 24 2021
WTA's stance on Peng has made it human rights champion, says former US official
WTA has become the world's "most effective" human rights organisation over its leadership on the Peng Shuai case.
Wed Nov 24 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024