- Sat. Feb 1st, 2025
IPL's Punjab names Shreyas Iyer as captain
New Delhi (AFP) – Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings for the upcoming edition of the lucrative T20 tournament. Issued on:…
Sinner relief at warm Australian Open welcome amid doping scandal
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Jannik Sinner said he was relieved at his warm welcome despite a doping controversy as he powered into the Australian Open second round Monday…
Swiatek battles past Siniakova into Australian Open second round
Melbourne (AFP) – Iga Swiatek battled past a gritty Katerina Siniakova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Monday to launch her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title…
Japan PM tells Biden 'strong' concerns over steel deal
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that his blocking of Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel raised "strong" concerns in both countries, local…
China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom
Beijing (AFP) – China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald…
Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests
Melbourne (AFP) – Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big casualty of…
'It sucks': Tsitsipas first big name to fall at Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas said "it sucks" after being on the end of the first big upset of the Australian Open on Monday, with the…
Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha
Xiamen (China) (AFP) – Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.…