Olympics - CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified and missed out on a medal, but she has appealed the decision to the highest court in sports.
Thu Aug 15 2024
India's women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case
A trial court admitted this month a case of sexual harassment and intimidation against the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Pro wrestlers return to China as global bouts resume after pandemic
Malaysia's Nor "Phoenix" Diana, the first hijab-wearing pro wrestler will also be making her way to the wrestling championship.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Wrestling: Indian athletes to toss medals into Ganges as they demand official's arrest
India's top wrestlers demand the arrest of the head of the Wrestling Federation of India over sexual harassment allegations.
Tue May 30 2023
Top Japan sumo wrestler Hakuho infected with coronavirus - JSA
Hakuho's positive test comes just five days before the sumo New Year Grand Tournament is due to start on January 10.
Tue Jan 05 2021
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren in Singapore: Who will emerge as the best grappler?
UFC will be holding its fourth event in Singapore this October 26, featuring a showdown of two legendary grapplers in the headline.
Mon Oct 21 2019
Wrestling champion Ritu Phogat joins ONE Championship
ONE Championship has just announced that it has signed women's wrestling sensation Ritu Phogat of India to a multiple-bout contract.
Tue Feb 26 2019
WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Gawker settles with ex-pro wrestler Hulk Hogan for US$31 million
Shuttered irreverent news website Gawker Media LLC has reached a US$31 million cash settlement with Hulk Hogan over a leaked sex tape.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Rio 2016: Furious Mongolian coaches strip over bronze medal defeat
Two Mongolian coaches stripped in protest after their wrestler was denied victory in a bronze medal contest in Rio on Sunday.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Gawker, Hulk Hogan in settlement talks over privacy case
Gawker Media Group is engaged in preliminary talks with the former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan to reach a settlement over a $140 million court judgment.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Bollywood's Salman Khan draws ire for 'rape' analogy
Khan made the comments in an interview to promote his latest Bollywood movie Sultan, which tells the story of an ageing wrestler trying to make a comeback.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Ready to rumble: Asian pro wrestlers dream of stardom
There is a small but growing community of Southeast Asians who trade drop-kicks and body-slams in a bid to build "pro wrestling" scenes like WWE.
Wed Jun 15 2016
Dwayne Johnson reveals new details on his "Fast and Furious" character
The wrestler-turn-actor took to Instagram to release a black and white photo of 'Luke Hobbs' sporting a leather vest and pointy goatee.
Mon May 30 2016
Chyna, pioneering woman pro wrestler and '9th Wonder of the World,' found dead at 45
Henry Ford might be famous for saying, "We live many lives," but former professional wrestler, pornographic actress and ESL teacher Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, who was found dead Wednesday at 45.
Thu Apr 21 2016
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