Soccer - Chelsea sack Tuchel after Champions League defeat to Zagreb
The announcement comes a day after they lost 1-0 to Croatian team Dinamo Zagreb in their opening game of the Champions League group stage.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Tennis - Nadal beats Djokovic in epic clash to reach French Open semi-finals
A 10-minute opening game, won by Nadal on Djokovic's serve, set the tone of the clash of the heavyweights.
Wed Jun 01 2022
First-game loss caused our downfall - Aaron
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik believe their failure to win the opening game resulted in them having to play second fiddle to China's Li Jun Hui-Liu Yu Chen in the semi-final.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Malaysia draws against Japan
Malaysia wasted an opportunity to take all three points in the opening game of the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey championship against Japan tonight, with a 1-1 draw.
Sun Apr 30 2017
The sacking of Mourinho: Sweet revenge for Eva Carneiro?
The heat between 'The Special One' and Chelsea's former team doctor sparked early this season during the opening game against Swansea.
Fri Dec 18 2015
World Cup: Rocky test for unfinished kick-off stadium
Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena is still under construction and operating at less than full capacity few weeks away from hosting the World Cup 2014 opening game.
Mon May 19 2014
Olympics: US women win ice hockey opener
Hilary Knight scored after just 53 seconds and had an assist as the United States beat Finland 3-1 in the opening game of the Sochi Olympic women's hockey tournament on Saturday.
Sat Feb 08 2014
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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