Tennis - Djokovic top men's seed for Wimbledon in absence of Medvedev, Zverev
Djokovic and Nadal will find themselves in different halves of the draw and they cannot face each other until the men's final on July 10.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Zverev retires injured from French Open semi-final against Nadal
German third seed Alexander Zverev retired injured from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal after rolling his right ankle badly on Friday.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Tennis - Nadal says stronger penalties needed to curb player outbursts
Players lashing out at umpires is hurting the sport and stiffer penalties need to be imposed to discourage it from happening, Nadal said.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Tennis - 'I would probably be in jail': Serena sees double-standard in Zverev case
Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in similar behavior to German Alexander Zverev.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Younger players had breakthrough season in 2021, says Zverev
Zverev believes 2021 has been a breakthrough season for the younger generation despite Djokovic winning three out of the four Grand Slam.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Djokovic edges out Zverev to reach semi-final
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic overcame some dips in form to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(6) 6-2 6-4 7-6(6) and book his place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Thiem claims U.S. Open title after thrilling fightback
The world number three claimed his maiden Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback to beat Germany's Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final.
Mon Sep 14 2020
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