WASHINGTON: The United States should extend the May 1 deadline for pulling all its troops from Afghanistan, and make force cuts contingent on progress in peace talks as well as by the Taliban in reducing violence and containing al-Qaeda, a bipartisan report to Congress said yesterday. Washington should not abandon […]
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eBay has reported a jump in sales over the festive season, as coronavirus lockdowns spurred more shoppers to buy presents online. The online marketplace saw revenues rise to $2.9bn (£2.1bn) for the three months ending 31 December 2020, beating analysts’ expectations. The number of annual active buyers grew by 7% […]
As the political climate in Hong Kong has rapidly changed, the councilors’ advocacy for the Chinese territory’s fragile democratic institutions has made them the latest target of Communist Party officials in Beijing. Written by Elaine Yu Some days, Cathy Yau wanders down dark alleys looking for rats to poison. […]
Tennis – ATP Cup – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 3, 2021 France’s Benoit Paire and Italy’s Fabio Fognini after their group stage match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy MELBOURNE: Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France on Wednesday, while Germany […]
Over the years, Rihanna won many accolades including nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and six Guinness World Records. Apart from music, Rihanna also tried her hands at acting. International pop star Rihanna drew attention on Tuesday after she reacted to a news report about […]
MELBOURNE: World number three Naomi Osaka and top-ranked Ashleigh Barty were pushed to the brink Wednesday, but both survived early exits at Melbourne Park. Japan’s Osaka was made to work hard against in-form Katie Boulter, but fought back for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory to reach the quarter-finals in the […]
DOHA: Bayern Munich are the overwhelming favourites to cap a remarkable last year as they head to Qatar for the delayed Fifa Club World Cup, taking place later than scheduled because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which overshadows the tournament. Bayern qualified after their triumph in last season’s […]
A prototype of SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during a landing attempt minutes after a high-altitude experimental launch from Boca Chica, Texas, yesterday, in a repeat of an accident that destroyed a previous test rocket. The Starship SN9 that blew up on its final descent, like the SN8 before it, was […]
LONDON: Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has joined Argentine giants Boca Juniors for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The 30-year-old will return to his native Argentina on a permanent basis after agreeing terms with the reigning champions. Rojo had spent the second half of last […]
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Myanmar on Tuesday (Feb 2) but was unable to agree on a statement about the country’s military coup, with diplomats saying negotiations will continue. “China and Russia have asked for more time,” one diplomat told AFP following the behind-closed-doors […]