At-a-glance guide to the Hangzhou Asian Games
The 19th Asian Games take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Saturday after a delay of a year caused by China's strict zero-Covid rules.
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From Chopra to Faker: competitors to watch at Asian Games
Some of the finest competitors on the planet will be in action at the Asian Games from Saturday until October 8.
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Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after Covid delay
The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors -- more than the Olympics -- will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after a year's delay because of Covid.
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Syria's Assad visits China seeking funds
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad begins on Thursday his first official trip to China in almost two decades, where he will ask a longtime ally for financial support to help rebuild his devastated country.
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Israel, Saudi Arabia see progress on ties as Iran sounds warning
Saudi Arabia and Israel voiced optimism Wednesday that they were moving closer to a historic normalization of ties as Iran -- their common foe -- accused the kingdom of betraying the Palestinians through the US-led effort.
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Despite Messi early exit, Miami put four past Toronto
Inter Miami shrugged off an injury concern over Lionel Messi to beat Toronto FC 4-0 on Wednesday with Robert Taylor scoring twice as they boosted their playoff hopes.
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Italian PM urges UN to wage 'war without mercy' on migrant trafficking
Italy's prime minister on Wednesday urged the United Nations to launch a "global war without mercy" against migrant smugglers, after a surge of arrivals on the island of Lampedusa.
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Messi substituted after just 37 minutes in Miami return
Lionel Messi was substituted just 37 minutes into his return to action for Inter Miami against Toronto in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
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Top US military officer approved after abortion dispute delay
US senators voted Wednesday to confirm General Charles Brown as the country's next top military officer, one of hundreds of nominations that have been stalled by a lawmaker's protest against Pentagon abortion access policies.
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Poland no longer arming Ukraine: Polish PM
Poland said Wednesday it will no longer arm Ukraine and instead focus on its own defense, as the two allies clashed at a key moment in Kyiv's fightback against invasion by Russia.
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