FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?
The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
FIFA gave the bid a high technical score, a move Amnesty calls an "astonishing whitewash" of the country's human rights record.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
80 Malaysia league matches use VAR - Sivasundaram
Datuk S. Sivasundaram said line-up of VAR referees in the second phase is made up of young and potential referees and assistant referees.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Malaysia now ranked 134th in the world
Based on the latest FIFA world ranking the Harimau Malaya squad accumulated 1,107.58 points to move up from the 135th position.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Harimau Malaya climb three rungs in FIFA rankings, Thailand in Top 100
Harimau Malaya climbed three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, now placed 135th in the world.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101
In Southeast Asia, Thailand maintains the highest FIFA ranking, leading ahead of Vietnam, M'sia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Changing climate an existential threat to sports
It is becoming harder to play and attend sports without climate-related disruptions.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men's Footballer of 2023
Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was named the FIFA Best Men's Footballer while Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati was named the FIFA Best Women's Footballer in the 2023 Best FIFA Football Award
Tue Jan 16 2024
Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings
World champions Argentina firmly held onto their world No 1 position at the end of 2023, as FIFA announced the year-ending men's world rankings on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
Australia's decision to not proceed with 2034 leaves Saudi Arabia as the only confirmed bidder.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Soccer - Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
World football's governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Harimau Malaya move up two spots to number 134 in the world
The Harimau Malaya squad maintain their unbeaten record in six friendlies this year, having won four and drawn two since March.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Soccer - Rubiales' behaviour 'inappropriate', says UEFA's Ceferin
UEFA President Cefer said there was no need for UEFA to take separate measures against Luis Rubiales, as he is suspended from all functions.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Spanish soccer federation to meet on Monday over kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales, faces a FIFA suspension and a storm of criticism over allegations he gave Jenni Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025
Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025