Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust
Paris 2024 organisers says Olympic village beds will be robust and comfortable amid reports they were installing anti-sex beds for athletes.
Sat May 25 2024
Olympics - Russian athletes among most tested going into Tokyo Games
The International Testing Agency started out-of-competition testing when the Olympic village opened on July 13.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Olympic Village COVID-19 infection bubble already 'broken' - Health expert
Since July 2, Tokyo 2020 organisers have reported 58 positive cases among athletes, officials and journalists.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Fever clinic and COVID kits: Tokyo 2020 shows off Olympic Village
Organisers are trying to build confidence that the mega-event will be safe for athletes and the Japanese public.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Buyers of Olympic village condos left out in the cold after delayed Games
The property companies should have met with the buyers to explain the situation
Wed Mar 10 2021
Australia installs kangaroo at Olympic village in dig at mayor
Australia's Olympic delegation took a dig at the city's mayor on Tuesday by arriving at the complex with a kangaroo in tow.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Rio scrambles to fix Olympic Village after Australia boycott
The official opening of the Olympic Village in Rio turned to fiasco Sunday with the discovery of blocked toilets and leaky pipes, prompting Australia to call the facility "not safe or ready."
Mon Jul 25 2016
Rio scrambles to fix Olympic Village after Australia boycott
The lack of preparedness in the Olympic Village was another embarrassing blow for host Brazil, which is struggling to show all will be well with the Olympiad.
Mon Jul 25 2016
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
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