Tennis - Retiring Nadal remains an inspiring role model and humble idol for fellow pros
With 22 Grand Slam titles in the bag, Rafa Nadal said he is at peace with his decision to hang up his racket after the Davis Cup next month.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement
Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election
Alexander Stubb will replace Sauli Niinisto, who is retiring after two six-year terms in which he earned the nickname "the Putin Whisperer".
Mon Feb 12 2024
Ong Tee Keat returns on Warisan ticket as Pandan candidate
After retiring from politics for five years, Ong Tee Keat is back in action in the Pandan parliamentary seat as a Warisan candidate in GE15.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Motor racing - Hamilton plans to continue racing beyond end of current Mercedes deal
Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton said he did not plan on retiring from Formula One any time soon.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Tennis - Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios
Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz in four hours and 20 minutes.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list
Three-times Grand Slam champion Barty received her award three months after retiring from professional tennis at the age of 25.
Mon Jun 13 2022
What to know about aphasia, Bruce Willis' diagnosis
The news about Bruce Willis retiring from acting due to aphasia has shone a spotlight on the poorly understood communication disorder.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Axiata appoints Shahril Ridza as chairman
Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan as its new chairman, effective Jan 1, 2022, succeeding Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid who is retiring from the position.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics
Duterte said he was retiring from politics, as he declined to enter the vice presidential race for next year's election.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid
Pacquiao said he was retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight in his political career.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Clint Eastwood back in the saddle at 91 for 'Cry Macho'
Eastwood has never shown much interest in retiring and appears as a former rodeo champion tasked with one last job.
Sat Sep 18 2021
MAF prepared to study suitable schemes for personnel retiring early
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is prepared to study suitable schemes for personnel who retire early without obtaining pension.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Dr Asmayani appointed Health Deputy DG (Medical)
Dr Noor Hisham said Dr Asmayani is replacing Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail who is retiring today.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring
Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024