Saudi desert megacity to host Asian Winter Games
The deserts and mountains of Saudi Arabia will soon be a playground for winter sports, OCA said.
Wed Oct 05 2022
2022 Asian Games scheduled in China postponed due to COVID-19
The 19th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Sept. 10 to 25 this year, have been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 06 2022
Robinhood in eye of GameStop storm
Robinhood has seen business boom during the coronavirus pandemic as more homebound consumers took to buying and selling stocks online.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Bolivians try chlorine dioxide for COVID-19, despite health ministry warnings
Bolivians desperate to cure COVID-19 are ingesting chlorine dioxide, which the senate has approved as a treatment even as the country's health ministry says people should stay away from it.
Wed Jul 22 2020
We need another Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in local politics
Do you know who Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is? I bet most of you don't.
Mon Jan 28 2019
OCA finalised 42 sports, 484 events for 2018 Asian Games
The Committee Chairman Tsunekazu Takeda said the sixth meeting of the OCA Coordination Committee for the 18th Asian Games held on Monday has finalised the number of sports.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Three causes of doping among athletes - M. Jegathesan
There are three situations which can lead an athlete into doping, explained former sprinter Tan Sri Dr M. Jegathesan.
Sat Dec 19 2015
Belgium bolsters border checks after attacks in Paris
The Belgian authorities said Saturday they have boosted checks on their borders, especially with France, following attacks in Paris that have left at least 120 people dead.
Sat Nov 14 2015
Claims that Cheau Xuen used Sibutramine doesn't make sense - Khairy
Khairy said according wushu coach Thoong Foong, Cheau Xuen was a very honest exponent who doesn't take any supplements that are banned.
Wed Oct 01 2014
Jailed Kurdish rebel leader calls for ceasefire
Jailed Kurdish rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan called Thursday for a ceasefire, telling his fighters to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkey.
Thu Mar 21 2013
Turkey awaits 'historic' ceasefire call by Kurdish rebel chief
Jailed Kurdish rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan was set to call a "historic" ceasefire on Thursday.
Thu Mar 21 2013
Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius
Nike has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius after the South African sprinter was charged with murdering his girlfriend.
Thu Feb 21 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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