Athletics - World's fastest man Bolt ruptures Achilles in charity soccer match
Usain Bolt was carried off on a stretcher during the second half of the Soccer Aid game at Stamford Bridge.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Soccer: At least 12 dead in stampede at El Salvador stadium
The tournament was suspended after a stampede broke out in the general section at a quarterfinal Salvadoran league soccer match.
Mon May 22 2023
Factbox: List of countries that have refused to play against Russia
Following is a list of national football associations that have announced they will not play soccer matches against Russia.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Soccer: FIFA bans matches in Russia, no flag or anthem for team
No international soccer matches will be played in Russia and the Russian flag and anthem will be banned from any of their matches abroad.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Brazil's unvaccinated president misses soccer match
Bolsonaro was not allowed to attend a league match as the home club did not allow unvaccinated supporters into their stadium.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Two killed in stampede at South African soccer match
Two people have been killed and several injured in a stampede at South Africa's FNB Stadium during a soccer match between Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
Sat Jul 29 2017
Four killed, dozens injured in stampede at Honduran soccer match
At least four people died and dozens were injured in a stampede when hundreds of fans tried to break past barricades to get into a national soccer final match in the Honduran capital.
Mon May 29 2017
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