Olympics - Beijing to close Games marked by COVID measures, Valieva doping scandal
Beijing hands the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina today.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Olympics: Speculation around Russian Valieva must be tough for teenager - IOC
Valieva had been allowed to compete following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Wed Feb 16 2022
Olympics: Richardson doping case not similar to Valieva's - IOC
The IOC's comments come after Richardson, banned last year for a month for testing positive for cannabis.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Olympics: Valieva says she is 'happy but emotionally tired' after cleared to compete
"It's as if I don't have any emotions left. I am happy but at the same time I am emotionally tired."
Tue Feb 15 2022
Olympics: Valieva cleared to compete after CAS ruling citing 'exceptional circumstances'
CAS cited the fact that Valieva is a "protected person" under WADA rules as one of the exceptional circumstances underpinning its decision.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Olympics - Valieva doping case to go unanswered in CAS ruling on Monday
The positive result was not reported for more than six weeks, allowing Valieva to compete on Feb. 7 with the winning Russian (ROC) team.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Olympics: Valieva's entourage under investigation by World Anti-Doping Agency
The world's top anti-doping authority will investigate the entourage of 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024