Sweden’s Armand Duplantis captured the gold and soared to a new world record at the men’s Olympic pole vault final. Sweden’s Armand Duplantis beat his own world record en route to retaining his Olympic pole vault title in Paris. In a sensational finish to the fifth day of track and field at the Stade de … Read more
The US has dominated the global economy for decades. But globalisation is facing a backlash. Economic integration and globalisation, the free flow of trade, with the United States at the helm: that is the economic order the world has known for decades. Today, the disintegration of the rules-based old world order is evident. Countries are … Read more
India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. South Africa, playing its first ever final of an ICC tournament, needed a run-a-ball 30 to win on the back of Heinrich Klaasen’s belligerent 52 off 27 balls. But India’s pace bowlers roared back … Read more
Afghanistan have advanced to their first-ever T20 World Cup semifinal after a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected clash at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Defending a modest total of 115 for five on Monday on a bowler-friendly surface, Afghan captain Rashid Khan belied three rain stoppages, a … Read more
There was no nervy ending for South Africa as they kept their cool under pressure to beat West Indies by three wickets in a rain-shortened Super Eights game in Antigua and booked a place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals. The rain-delayed match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium swayed between both sides … Read more
Absence of China in summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as ‘futile’. World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China is expected to blunt its potential impact. United States … Read more
The 37-year-old all-rounder has played 36 matches in all previous editions of the tournament from 2007 to 2022. Bangladesh have included experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States next month. The team will be led by batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto, … Read more
Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been installed for a fifth term with his hold on power in Russia firmer than ever. But the war in Ukraine has led to the country having its worst relations with the … Read more
Humanity has only two years left “to save the world”, United Nations executive climate secretary Simon Stiell said this week. As more people worldwide deal with record-breaking temperatures and natural disasters, what more can be done to cut emissions and cool our heating planet? Presenter: Laura Kyle Guests: Patrick Ten Brink – secretary-general of the … Read more
Women are shown at a rally to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Participants of the rally advocated for a society free from institutional discrimination, one where women can enjoy equal rights with men. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Women are shown at a … Read more