Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen marries commoner fiancee

01/12/2024

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei—Brunei’s polo-playing Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors, married his commoner fiancee on Thursday, January 11, 2024, as part of a lavish 10-day celebration in the oil-rich sultanate. An Islamic marriage ceremony for the…

Lakers beat Clippers to arrest NBA skid

01/08/2024

Los Angeles, United States—The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers — one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James scored…

LIST: Golden Globes 2024 winners

01/08/2024

Los Angeles, United States —Here are the winners of the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday. “Oppenheimer” was the big winner with five awards including best drama film, actor, supprting actor, director and original score — giving it…

NBA All-Stars: Giannis, LeBron lead early voting

01/05/2024

New York, United States—Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James lead the first fan voting results for next month’s NBA All-Star Game in balloting revealed on Thursday. Greek big man Antetokounmpo had the overall…

Nadal logs ’emotional and important’ win in return from injury 

01/03/2024

Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, calling it an “emotional and important day”. The 22-time Grand Slam winner…

Christmas in Gaza: ‘No Joy,’ say Palestinians as bombing continues

12/25/2023

Palestinian Territories—Palestinians said they felt “no joy” this Christmas as Israel bombed Gaza on Monday, December 25, 2023, with no end in sight to the war that Hamas says has claimed more than 20,000 lives. Festivities were…

Gaza war: Sombre Christmas in the Holy Land

12/25/2023

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories—Sadness over the war in Gaza subdued the holiday cheer in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, when the biblical town would usually be decked out in festive finery. There was no revelry on Sunday, with few worshippers…

Pistons’ losing streak now at 25, nears NBA record

12/22/2023

Los Angeles, United States—The Detroit Pistons inched closer to NBA ignominy on Thursday as they dropped a 119-111 decision to the Utah Jazz on their home floor for a 25th straight defeat. The Pistons are now one loss…

China to Philippines: ‘Act with caution’ amid maritime clashes

12/21/2023

Beijing, China–China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned his Philippine counterpart that Manila “must act with caution”, Beijing’s foreign ministry said, following a flurry of tense maritime confrontations in the disputed South China Sea. Wang said on a Wednesday…

China earthquake: At least 116 killed

12/19/2023

Beijing, China— At least 116 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble in freezing conditions. At least 105 were killed and almost…

North Korea fires ‘long-range ballistic missile’—Seoul

12/18/2023

Seoul, South Korea—North Korea fired another internationally banned “long-range ballistic missile” on Monday, the South’s military said, after Pyongyang voiced outrage over deeper nuclear cooperation between Seoul and Washington. The ballistic launch followed firing overnight Sunday by…

BTS’ RM and V to start mandatory military service

12/11/2023

Seoul, South Korea—Two more members of K-pop phenomenon BTS, RM and V, were set to start mandatory South Korean military service Monday, local media reported, with the final two members expected to enlist this week. All able-bodied men…

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