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Too young? 12-year-old has swimming world talking
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» SINGAPORE - Swimming is a sport well used to talented teenagers, but Yu Zidi's participation at age 12 at the world championships has sparked debate about how young is too young.
Restoring people's faith battered by bad monks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/07/2025
» The monastic order is reeling under public scrutiny after police uncovered a far-reaching scandal involving at least 13 monks, many of whom were former abbots or assistant abbots of well-known temples.
Hamas says responded to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Hamas said on Thursday that it had responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, as pressure mounted for a breakthrough to end almost two years of devastating conflict that has triggered a humanitarian crisis for civilians.
Unesco urges Asean unity to build AI capabilities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/07/2025
» Computing capacity, data interoperability and policy harmonisation are critical pillars of Asean regional collaboration when building artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, according to Unesco.
Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix
Published on 20/06/2025
» Hong Kong should focus on developing a greater motorsports culture before bidding to host a Formula 1 race, a top official from the sport's governing body has told the South China Morning Post.
New Zealand coroner decries ‘perilous’ collision sport
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» WELLINGTON - A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a “perilous” rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into each other without protective gear.
From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» SANO (JAPAN) - Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.
How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS — The new-look Fifa Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
War Elephants flex muscles for key clash
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/06/2025
» After a long flight to Ashgabat, the War Elephants went straight to the training venue on Saturday in the hope of getting used to the artificial surface on which they will be playing Turkmenistan Tuesday night.
Trump trade, immigration policies clouding World Cup preparations
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES — When the United States, Mexico and Canada launched their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the prevailing mood was unmistakeably upbeat.