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S. Korea’s Son Jun-ho denies Chinese accusations of football match-fixing

SEOUL: South Korean football player Son Jun-ho tearfully denied on Wednesday accusations by Chinese authorities that... Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:23am

Australia hockey player banned after cocaine bust in Paris

29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a team member that won the men’s silver at the Tokyo Olympics. Updated 12 Sep, 2024 08:54am

Australia coach says top six likely to remain the same for India Tests

SYDNEY: Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last Test season are likely to... Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:23am

Rain washes out another day in Afghanistan, NZ Test

NEW DELHI: Play in Afghanistan’s one-off Test against New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled for a... Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:23am

Visa eyes 10-fold rise in use of digital payments

Aims to expand beyond mainstream businesses to include smaller merchants. Updated 12 Sep, 2024 07:59am

India’s bid to match China’s factory heft gets a reality check

Modi's govt to pivot closer to Asian rival; analysts say Chinese investments can benefit India's high-tech sectors. Published 11 Sep, 2024 05:10pm

K-pop stars become models as fashion brands eye their global fanbase

Last year, around 30 K-pop idols were appointed as new faces for labels including Versace and Dior. Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:52pm

Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter gets snubbed at Country Music Awards

Voters ignored the superstar singer and showered singer Morgan Wallen with seven nominations on Monday. Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:08am

Kamala Harris puts Donald Trump on defensive in fiery US presidential debate

Candidates clash over issues such as immigration, foreign policy and healthcare, but the debate remains light on specific policy details. Updated 11 Sep, 2024 10:36am

James Earl Jones, voice behind Darth Vader, dies at 93

LOS ANGELES: American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:40am

Kyiv carries out biggest drone attack on Moscow

Three airports closed for more than six hours, 50 flights diverted. Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:40am

Trump, Kamala to clash at debate that could reshape presidential race

WASHINGTON: Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will meet... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:40am

Striking Indian doctors defy court over rape protests

Doctors in West Bengal, where the incident happened, continue their protest. Updated 11 Sep, 2024 10:28am

Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns, hospital says

ELDORET: The man accused of dousing in petrol and setting alight Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from ... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:33am

WA boss asks anti-doping agencies to meet and bury the hatchet

NEW DELHI: World Aquatics (WA) president Husain Al Musallam does not think swimming is facing an image crisis but... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:33am

Khelif’s Algeria federation and Japan join World Boxing

BERLIN: Algeria, whose athlete Imane Khelif won gold at the Paris Olympics amid a gender dispute, and Japan have... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:33am

Djokovic shut out as young guns usher in new Grand Slam era

BENGALURU: An epoch-shifting Grand Slam season dominated by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has provided the... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:33am

CFA bans 43 players and officials for life

BEIJING: The Chinese Football Association has banned for life 38 football players and five club officials after a... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:33am

Oil near 3-year low on weak demand outlook

Brent crude futures down $2.62, or 3.65 per cent, at $69.22 a barrel. Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:41am

Apple’s iPhone 16 faces rising challenges with AI delay and growing Huawei competition

Both the Mate XT and iPhone 16 go on sale on September 20. Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:45pm