Olympics - Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has said interest for 2036 has so far attracted cities in the double digits.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Will they, won't they? Key questions for troubled Tokyo Olympics
As Japanese and IOC officials insist the Games will go ahead, here are the major questions surrounding cancellation.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign
Suga said the government would suspend new travel reservations to areas hard hit by COVID-19 under its "Go To Travel" programme.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Olympic postponement will upend other major events
The expected yet stunning decision Tuesday to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics because of COVID-19 could have a ripple effect on other major events.
Wed Mar 25 2020
Rio 2016 head says Olympics won't repeat World Cup buildup pains
After delays and cost overruns marred the buildup to the World Cup, Brazil says their hosting of the 2016 Summer Olympics will show a different image to the world.
Wed Aug 06 2014
Tokyo Elected 2020 Summer Olympics
Tokyo Elected 2020 Summer Olympics
Sun Sep 08 2013
Former Olympic champion, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen is BWF new president
Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen, the 1996 Summer Olympics men's singles gold medalsist, has been elected as the new Badminton World Federation (BWF) president.
Sat May 18 2013
Rio sex motels to house World Cup, Olympics fans
A shortage of hotel rooms has led Rio authorities to invest millions of dollars to convert raunchy motels to accommodate tourists expected for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 summer Olympics.
Sat Feb 23 2013
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024