Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectators
Tokyo Olympics organisers decided today against selling alcohol at venues while defending plans to allow thousands of spectators.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Olympics - Organisers cap Tokyo 2020 spectators at 10,000 per venue
The limit for the Games, scheduled to begin on July 23, will be set at 50 per cent of venue capacity, up to a maximum of 10,000 people.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 president wants cap of 10,000 spectators - Newspaper
Seiko wants to allow spactators for Olympic stadiums amid concerns the Games could spark another surge in COVID-19 infections.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Japan Olympic Committee board member blasts Tokyo Games organisers
The nation's most senior medical adviser said that public health guidance, including his, was not reaching the IOC in charge of the event.
Fri Jun 04 2021
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Thu Jun 03 2021
Tokyo Games can be held under virus emergency: IOC's Coates
The Tokyo Olympics can be held this summer safely even under a novel coronavirus state of emergency, International Olympic Committee official John Coates said Friday.
Sat May 22 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024