Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre
The relay will culminate with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics
The duo, a sports enthusiast with disability, hopes to display along the path of Olympic torch relay and in Olympic sites.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Beijing Games torch relay confined to closed venues due to COVID
The relay involving 1,200 torchbearers will begin on Feb. 2 and wind up just two days later, on Feb. 4, when the Games open in Beijing.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Tokyo likely to shift part of torch relay off public roads - Kyodo
The traditional torch relay was due to reach the capital on July 9, passing mostly through outer suburbs and islands.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay
Kane Tanaka has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears.
Wed May 05 2021
Tokyo Olympics torch relay gets underway in Fukushima's shadow
About 10,000 runners will carry the torch across Japan's 47 prefectures and far-flung islands.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Tokyo Olympic torch relay stirs mixed emotions ahead of its Fukushima start
On Thursday, the sports complex will house the starting ceremony for the Olympic torch relay, kicking off a countdown to the Games in Tokyo.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Olympic torch relay to start without spectators
Only people involved will take part in the ceremony, scheduled for March 25 at the J-Village national soccer training centre.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Opening ceremony for Olympic Torch Relay in Japan may have no spectators
The local organising committee is considering holding the ceremony without any spectators.
Tue Mar 09 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024