Waikato Chiefs centre Jonathan Faauli was suspended for four weeks Monday over a high tackle during his team's win over the Northern Bulls on the weekend, governing body SANZAAR said. Faauli was...
Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has risen for the second straight quarter, a key central bank survey showed Monday, as companies forecast a weaker yen. The Bank of Japan's Tankan...
The governments of Ghana and Japan have signed two grant agreements to the tune of US$58.4 million designated for some road and health projects.. The first agreement, worth US$56.6 million, will fund...
Arsene Wenger rubbished the notion that he could give up management if his two-decade reign at Arsenal ends, saying that "retiring is for young people". The 67-year-old is yet to announce whether he...
Haruki Murakami, the Japanese author perennially pegged as a contender for the Nobel literature prize, has called for a fight against historical revisionism in a rare interview with Japanese media...
Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu demonstrated his spellbinding skating skills, soaring jumps and superstar status as he toppled two-time champion Javier Fernandez to claim a second world gold. The 22-year-old...
After taking the domestic biscuit market by storm, Olam’s Nutrifoods Biscuit company is headed for the gaping West African export market following the completion of major expansion works and launch...
A Sri Lankan baby elephant gifted to New Zealand has been prevented from leaving the South Asian island after animal activists said it was cruel to separate her from her family. Six-year-old Nandi...
The coach of Thailand's national football team has shocked fans by resigning from his post after leading the War Elephants through a disappointing 2018 World Cup bid. Kiatisak Senamuang, a former...
Japan's cherry blossom season kicks off boozy parties across the country and draws tourists from far and wide, but the annual coming-of-spring ritual isn't official until inspectors like Hisato...
President Donald Trump will on Friday launch an investigation to root out unfair trade practices around the world, threatening to target countries that contribute to America's substantial trade...
A Japanese whaling fleet returned to port on Friday after killing more than 300 mammals in an annual Antarctic hunt, as Tokyo pursues the programme in defiance of global criticism. The fleet set sail...
India's PV Sindhu won a much-anticipated clash with compatriot Saina Nehwal in straight games to book a place in the semi-finals of the India Open badminton tournament in New Delhi on Friday. Rio...
US President Donald Trump is launching a campaign to pinpoint nations and goods responsible for his country's huge trade deficit. It's a protectionist warning shot directed at trade partners like...
President Donald Trump will sign a pair of orders today directing his administration to pinpoint countries that are 'cheating' on trade and engaging unfair practices like currency manipulation. The...
Australia's professional rugby players may go on strike early next year if one of their Super Rugby teams is axed in a shake-up of the competition, a report said on Friday. Fairfax Media said...
A Japanese whaling fleet returned to port Friday after an annual Antarctic hunt that killed more than 300 of the mammals as Tokyo pursues the programme in defiance of global criticism. The fleet set...
President Donald Trump will order staff Friday to pinpoint countries and goods responsible for America's nearly $50 billion trade deficit, in a protectionist warning shot to trade partners like...
There's still a bit of hangover from last year's epic World Series as the 2017 Major League Baseball campaign opens Sunday with the champion Chicago Cubs back on the field. The seemingly cursed Cubs...
Roger Federer dramatically fought his way into the Miami Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych on Thursday. The 35-year-old Swiss, who has already won...
