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
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
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