Sensational Thompson-Herah seals ‘double-double’
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah made history with the Olympic sprint “double-double” on Tuesday.
16 killed in attack in DR Congo’s restive east: army
At least 16 people were killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-plagued east, believed to be the work of armed Islamists, military and local sources said … Read More
Egypt’s Sisi calls for first bread price rise in decades
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said it was time to increase the price of the country’s subsidised bread, revisiting the issue for the first time since 1977 when then president … Read More
Tunisian labour union urges new PM appointment
Tunisia’s powerful labour union on Tuesday urged the president to rapidly announce a new government some nine days after he seized executive control in a move his opponents called a … Read More
Five things on Olympic 400m hurdles champion Karsten Warholm
Karsten Warholm blitzed his own 400 metres hurdles world record in winning the Olympic title in Tokyo Tuesday.
Bennett says Israel able to “act alone” against Iran over ship attack
Israel is rallying global action against Iran over an attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off Oman last week but is capable of responding on its own if necessary, Prime Minister … Read More
Brave Olympic bronze for Biles as Warholm sets jaw-dropping world record
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles stared down the debilitating “twisties” to bravely win Olympic bronze Tuesday as Norway’s Karsten Warholm lit up the Tokyo athletics competition with a stunning hurdles world … Read More
Brazil down Mexico on penalties to reach Olympic men’s football final
Tokyo, Aug 3, 2021 (AFP) – Reigning Olympic men’s football champions Brazil sealed a return to the final as they defeated Mexico 4-1 on penalties Tuesday following a goalless draw … Read More
Iran official says Tehran to drop prisoner swap plans with U.S.
Iran is dropping plans for prisoner swaps with the United States due to “breaches” by Washington in efforts to free the detainees, an unnamed Iranian official told the semi-official Nour … Read More
Lebanese pound dives after Mikati negative vibes
The battered Lebanese pound tumbled on the black market Tuesday, trading at over 21,000 against the dollar, a day after Prime Minister Najib Mikati indicated a major setback in his … Read More