Seahawks edge Bears to boost NFL playoff hopes
Washington (AFP) – Jason Myers kicked two field goals and the Seattle Seahawks defeated Chicago 6-3 in a defensive-dominated contest on Thursday to lift their NFL playoff hopes. Issued on:…
Thunder NBA win streak at nine as Shai ties career high with 45
Washington (AFP) – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Indiana Pacers 120-114 on Thursday, stretching their NBA win streak…
Japan govt approves record budget for ageing population, defence
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan's government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle…
India announces state funeral for ex
New Delhi (AFP) – India on Friday announced seven days of state mourning after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country's economic…
Japanese shares gain on weaker yen after Christmas break
Hong Kong (AFP) – Japanese stocks rose Friday on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the Christmas holiday. Issued on: 27/12/2024 - 04:35Modified: 27/12/2024 -…
South Korea's acting president faces impeachment vote
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea's acting president faced an impeachment vote on Friday, as the country struggled to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor's martial law declaration that…
Fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya refugees recall horror of war
Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) (AFP) – They clung on through years of conflict in Myanmar but a surge of fighting has driven tens of thousands more Rohingya to flee, escaping with…
Rohit out cheaply as Smith heroics put Australia in charge of 4th India Test
Melbourne (AFP) – A resurgent Steve Smith's 34th Test century powered Australia to a hefty 474 on Friday before Pat Cummins removed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to put them…
Israeli strikes hit Yemen as Netanyahu fires warning
Sanaa (AFP) – Israeli air strikes pummelled Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths. Issued on: 27/12/2024 - 02:27 4…