Olympics: Valieva's entourage under investigation by World Anti-Doping Agency
The world's top anti-doping authority will investigate the entourage of 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
Sun Feb 13 2022
All doping tests at Confederations Cup negative - FIFA
FIFA said that 379 tests were carried out on players at the eight-team tournament, which finished at the start of this month. The event acts as a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup in the same
Mon Jul 24 2017
No Malaysians in list of dope cheats at 2008 Beijing Olympics - Beng Choo
The 31 athletes tested positive at the 2008 Olympics had undergone a doping test to determine if they had used the banned substances again.
Tue May 24 2016
Maria Sharapova announces failed drug test at Australian Open
Sharapova said she tested positive for Meldonium, a substance she had been taking since 2006 but one that was added to the banned list this year.
Tue Mar 08 2016
IAAF president ready to ban Kenya athletics team from Rio Olympics
Kenya's athletics team could be banned from the Rio Olympics if their federation is found to be non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency code.
Thu Feb 18 2016
No action against cordyceps supplier - Khairy
No action will be taken against the supplier of the cordyceps supplement found tainted with dexamethasone taken by Datuk Lee Chong Wei.
Thu Apr 30 2015
UCI disbands independent Armstrong commission
The International Cycling Union announced it had disbanded the independent commission to investigate alleged involvement by the global governing body in the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.
Tue Jan 29 2013
WADA backs sanctions against Lance Armstrong
World Anti-Doping Agency accepts decision of stripping Lance Armstrong of his Tour de France titles, saying it was the "right sanction".
Sat Nov 03 2012
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