As Mexico focuses on coronavirus, drug gang violence rises
A woman is comforted by a friend after a relative was gunned down by unknown assailants outside a garage, in...
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Tennis: Andreescu joins Serena Williams in committing to US Open
PARIS: Canadian Bianca Andreescu has announced that she will defend her US Open title, hours after six-time winner Serena Williams...
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US-China tech war bigger risk than coronavirus, EU chamber chief says
GUANGZHOU, China: The coronavirus has disrupted supply chains and demand across the global economy, but it is the prospect of...
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Chelsea reach agreement to sign Werner from Leipzig – club statement
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Hertha BSC - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - May...
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Football: Dortmund not in holiday mode despite shock loss, says Favre
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund will need to dig deep for motivation on Saturday (Jun 20) when they take on RB Leipzig,...
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Saudi proposes framework to end standoff between allies in southern Yemen: Sources
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has proposed a framework to end the latest standoff in southern Yemen between nominal allies under a...
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Top US, China diplomats meet in Hawaii as tensions flare
WASHINGTON: United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, in Hawaii on Wednesday (Jun 17),...
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Football: Everton keen to extend Liverpool’s long title wait
MANCHESTER, England: The nightmare scenario for Evertonians of handing Liverpool the Premier League title with a defeat in Sunday's (Jun...
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‘Sreesanth is always in scheme of things without a doubt’: Kerala bowling coach on his comeback bid
The newly-appointed Kerala bowling coach, Tinu Yohannan clarified that Sreesanth will have to prove his fitness and will undergo a...
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China says it has no intention of interfering in US elections
BEIJING: China said on Thursday (Jun 18) it has no intention of interfering in the US elections, responding to US...
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Trump asked China’s Xi for re-election help, claims Bolton
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump pleaded with China's leader Xi Jinping for help to win re-election in 2020, the US president's former...
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Football: Speaking about social issues more normal for players now, says Rashford
REUTERS: Expressing opinions on social issues and campaigning for change is becoming more normal for the current generation of players,...
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Oppo cancels live online phone launch in India amid calls to boycott Chinese goods
NEW DELHI: China's Oppo cancelled the live online launch of its flagship smartphone in India on Wednesday (Jun 17) after...
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When a year is not long enough to ensure Tokyo Olympics’ hustle-and-bustl
The prevalent situation in the world with a Covid-vaccine still not firmed up and the virus erupting like a rash,...
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Football: Quick turnaround leaves Arteta scrambling for injury cover
REUTERS: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he cannot dwell on Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City as he has to...
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Trump says US will not lock down again amid rising COVID-19 cases
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jun 17) the United States would not close businesses again as several states...
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Football: Man City make winning return to extend Liverpool’s wait
MANCHESTER: Manchester City extended Liverpool's wait to win a first league title in 30 years as Pep Guardiola's men beat...
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KidZania Singapore to close permanently after four years, laying off 103 employees
KidZania Singapore is closing after four years on Sentosa Island. SINGAPORE: Indoor family attraction KidZania Singapore will close its...
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Taiwan to ease COVID-19 border controls to let in some business people
TAIPEI: Taiwan will from the start of next week ease border controls put in place to prevent the spread of...
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TikTok owner ByteDance first-quarter revenue soared to around US$5.6 billion: Sources
BEIJING/HONG KONG: Beijing-based ByteDance, the privately owned operator of short video app TikTok, booked around 40 billion yuan (US$5.64 billion)...
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