Tennis: Former champion Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in September.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Tennis: Top-ranked Swiatek named WTA Player of the Year
Iga Swiatek won 67 matches overall and topped the list of finals reached and trophies won.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Tennis: Mental health not helped by tough tour demands, says Federer
The demanding schedule on the ATP and WTA circuits can have a negative impact on the mental health of players, Roger Federer said.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Tennis - Raducanu 'has no idea' if she will play at Wimbledon after injury
Britain's Raducanu retired when she was a break down at 4-3 in the opening set against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Tennis: Wimbledon to remove 'Miss' and 'Mrs' from honours boards - Report
The change will also put an end to married women being identified by both the initials and surnames of their husbands.
Fri May 27 2022
Tennis: Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up event in Melbourne
The 19-year-old was scheduled to headline one of the two women's WTA 250 warm-up tournaments taking place at Melbourne Park.
Sat Jan 01 2022
Tennis - Raducanu faces 'steep learning curve' in coming months - Judy Murray
Murray also stressed the importance of giving Raducanu some space to develop her game.
Mon Dec 20 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
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
In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control
Temporary disappearances from public life following a scrape with authority are not unheard of in China.
Tue Nov 23 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