Tennis - Osaka just wants to have fun on Grand Slam return
Naomi Osaka says therapy and motherhood helped her mental health journey and she appeared to be having a lot more fun on court in Brisbane.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Barty emulates idol Goolagong to claim first Wimbledon title
Barty joins an illustrious list of Australian names etched on Wimbledon silverware as she beat Karolina Pliskova to win the singles title.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Croat Lucic-Boroni into Melbourne Park semi-finals
The 34-year-old will face either Britain's Johanna Konta or second seed Serena Williams, who play in the next quarter-final, for a spot in the final.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Tennis: Serena crashes out of US Open, loses No. 1 ranking
Pliskova, the 10th-seeded Czech playing in her first Grand Slam semi-final, triumphed 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) and will face either Caroline Wozniacki or Angelique Kerber.
Fri Sep 09 2016
Tennis: Williams sisters into sixth Wimbledon doubles final
Serena and Venus Williams reached their sixth Wimbledon doubles final on Friday with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 victory over eighth seeds Julia Goerges and Karolina Pliskova.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Pliskova wins BMW Malaysia Open 2013 title
Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic won her maiden Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles title at the BMW Malaysian Open 2013.
Sun Mar 03 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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