Tennis: Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Give a chance to wildcard candidates - Mohamad
BN leaders not nominated to contest in the GE15 should graciously accept the wildcard candidates chosen to represent the party, said UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Tennis - Djokovic overcomes flat start to reach US Open quarter-finals
Djokovic scraped his way to a 1-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over American wildcard Jenson Brooksby.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Tomljanovic ends British teenager Raducanu's dream run
The 18-year-old wildcard, ranked 338 in the world, went toe to toe with the experienced Tomljanovic in a brutal first set.
Mon Jul 05 2021
TMC PUBG Mobile: All-star wildcard team revealed & top 15 teams advancing to Grand Finals
The top 15 teams have been seeded to continue their fight in the final showdown of eGG Networks very own PUBG Mobile community tournament.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Injured Sharapova to miss grasscourt season
Sharapova opted not to apply for a wildcard into the main Wimbledon draw after her request for an invite into Roland Garros was snubbed by French Open officials.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Venus Williams crashes out of China Open
The seven-time Grand Slam champion crashed out of the first round of the China Open to Chinese wildcard Peng Shuai on Monday.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Badminton: 'Super Dan' is mystery man for world champs
The four-time world champion, handed a controversial wildcard to compete in Guangzhou, has played just three competitive matches this year.
Mon Aug 05 2013
Hamilton wildcard as Vettel seeks fourth title
Lewis Hamilton is shaping as a wildcard challenger to Sebastian Vettel at this week's Australian Grand Prix.
Wed Mar 13 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