• Sat. Mar 15th, 2025

Three things we learned in the Six Nations

London (AFP) – Double-defending champions Ireland maintained their Grand Slam bid by defeating a resurgent Wales, England stayed in title contention by edging Scotland and France returned to form with…

Premier League champions

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Tired of finishing second best to Manchester City, Liverpool took revenge on the English champions with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad on Sunday to…

Indonesia launches new multi

Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia on Monday launched a new sovereign wealth fund that will aim to manage state assets worth more than $900 billion as President Prabowo Subianto looks to…

South Korean fans soak up nostalgia with vintage Japanese superheroes

Seoul (AFP) – Die-hard South Korean fans cheer and clap as their favourite superheroes strike poses in brightly coloured uniforms to the sounds of a soulful Japanese ballad, a nostalgic…

Asian markets track Wall St loss; Frankfurt lifted by German vote

Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street fuelled by disappointing economic data, but Frankfurt and the euro rose…

Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow

Tokyo (AFP) – Japan will face more heavy snow after a two-week whiteout, the country's weather agency said Monday, warning people to be wary of avalanches and icy roads. Issued…

All Black Caleb Clarke admits dangerous driving: NZ media

Sydney (AFP) – All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke said he was "extremely apologetic" Monday after admitting to dangerous driving charges, New Zealand media reported. Issued on: 24/02/2025 - 03:47Modified: 24/02/2025…

Debutants San Diego stun Galaxy with win in Los Angeles

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – San Diego FC pulled off a major surprise in their first ever game in Major League Soccer, winning away to defending champions Los Angeles…

India's Modi uses mega Hindu festival to burnish credentials

Prayagraj (India) (AFP) – The quest of millions seeking salvation at the world's largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to burnish…

Surprise rebel alliance could give Sudan's beleaguered RSF a boost

Port Sudan (Sudan) (AFP) – Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have signed a charter paving the way for a parallel government with its allies, including a former foe who analysts…