Paralympics - Ukraine athletes appeal for peace with banner at Beijing Games
The entire 20-member delegation held up a "peace for all" message, accompanied by raised fists.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Olympics: Beijing closes curtain on 'closed loop' Games
The Beijing Games, contained inside a "closed loop", were the second Olympics in six months to be deprived by COVID-19 of much of its festivity.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Olympics: Figure skating - Skaters bid farewell to Beijing Games with sparkle-filled show
The world's best figure skaters put aside competition nerves and concerns about scores on Sunday as they let loose on the final day.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Olympics - Under 100,000 spectators have attended Beijing Games, organiser says
The crowds were generally far smaller than the 30 pct capacity an International Olympic Committee official had earlier said was hoped for.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Olympics - Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict
The scintillating opening ceremony ended with a member of China's Uyghur minority helping to light the Olympic cauldron.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Olympics: Beijing Games see 55 COVID-19 cases on Feb 2, highest daily tally
Since January 23, there have been 287 positive tests among Games-related personnel from a total of 610,000 tests.
Thu Feb 03 2022
Beijing Games had 72 COVID cases, none athletes, among early arrivals
Final preparations are taking place for the Winter Games amid a global surge in cases of the highly infectious Omicron coronavirus variant.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Beijing Games torch relay confined to closed venues due to COVID
The relay involving 1,200 torchbearers will begin on Feb. 2 and wind up just two days later, on Feb. 4, when the Games open in Beijing.
Fri Jan 21 2022
In Beijing's Olympic bubble: police escorts, daily COVID-19 tests, robot chefs
Authorities are determined to create a physical barrier between participants and the general population.
Thu Jan 13 2022
N.Korea says US actions over Beijing Games are 'insult' to Olympic spirit
North Korea blames "hostile forces" and the worldwide pandemic for not being able to attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Olympics: Beijing Games to bring in athletes on chartered, temporary flights
Athletes and other attendees will have to arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport before entering a closed loop.
Fri Dec 10 2021
IOC confirms 45 further failed drugs tests
On Friday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed that reanalysis of samples resulted in positive tests for 30 competitors from the 2008 Beijing Games and 15 from London 2012.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Athletics: Indomitable Isinbayeva claims third world title
It was a first global title for the 31-year-old two-time Olympic champion since she won at the Beijing Games in 2008.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Rebecca Adlington retires from competitive swimming
Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington announced Tuesday her retirement from competitive swimming.
Tue Feb 05 2013
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024