Teams sail down Seine in rain-soaked Olympics opening ceremony PARIS: Thousands of Olympic competitors cruised down the River Seine in a spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris... Published 27 Jul, 2024 05:45am
Sports Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine PARIS: Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke... Published 27 Jul, 2024 12:05am
Sports Locked-down Paris nervously awaits Olympics opening ceremony PARIS: “It’s going to be a beautiful success,” says Claudine Vacelet confidently of the Paris Olympics opening... Published 26 Jul, 2024 04:41pm
Life & Style Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura: set for Olympics opening ceremony? PARIS: World-famous stars are in line to perform at Friday’s opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will take... Published 26 Jul, 2024 03:57pm
Sports Rafa Nadal trains ahead of doubles opener despite injury worries PARIS: Rafa Nadal practised alongside doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros on Friday as doubts continued... Published 26 Jul, 2024 03:29pm
Sports Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony PARIS: Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris on Friday during an unprecedented and high-risk... Published 26 Jul, 2024 12:04pm
Sports Murray to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games... Published 25 Jul, 2024 03:14pm
Life & Style Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage American rapper Snoop Dogg said he is ready to learn “some new tricks” when he collaborates with Gen Z social media... Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:16pm
Life & Style Moon lines up with Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower The moon lining up perfectly with the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower was selected as one of Reuters’ Pictures of... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:08pm
Sports Salt Lake City confirmed as host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games: IOC PARIS: Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday following a vote of the International... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:35pm
Life & Style Paris Mayor urges visitors to enjoy lifestyle as much as landmarks PARIS: While every tourist since 1889 has marvelled at the Eiffel Tower, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Olympic... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:17pm
Life & Style US rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch PARIS: American rapper Snoop Dogg will be among the carriers of the Olympic flame this Friday as it makes its final... Published 23 Jul, 2024 05:00pm
Life & Style Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events PARIS: The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with events taking... Published 22 Jul, 2024 04:14pm
Life & Style Paris restaurants struggle in Olympic security zones PARIS: Cafes along the banks of the Seine in Paris normally buzz with activity in the summer, but restrictions ahead... Published 22 Jul, 2024 02:04pm
World Outrage after French MP says Israelis ‘not welcome’ at Olympics PARIS: A major French Jewish group on Sunday slammed a hard-left MP for saying Israeli athletes were not welcome at... Published 22 Jul, 2024 05:39am
Sports Pakistan’s first Olympic markswoman guns for historic medal JHELUM: Slowing her breath and focusing on a bullseye in her pistol’s sights, Kishmala Talat is aiming to become the... Updated 28 Jun, 2024 06:47pm
Life & Style The 500-plus artisans working on Olympics costumes SAINT-DENIS, France: An army of artisans is racing to complete thousands of costumes for the Paris Olympics... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:10pm
Life & Style Snoop Dogg lights up U.S. trials in sprint, commentary stint Turns out Snoop Dogg is not just fast on the microphone – he is no slouch on the track either. The American rapper... Published 25 Jun, 2024 01:55pm
Sports Richardson punches ticket to Paris Olympics with 100m win Sha’Carri Richardson earned her Olympic redemption on Saturday, winning the 100 metres final at the US trials to... Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:14am
Sports Olympic torch odyssey reaches the surf of Tahiti PAPEETE: The Olympic torch touched new ground - and water - by landing in French Polynesia, shining the flame on... Published 14 Jun, 2024 07:52pm
Sports Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup MIAMI: Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed in an interview with US broadcaster ESPN that he... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:27pm
Life & Style US luxury travel agents so far see underwhelming demand for Olympics NEW YORK: Luxury travel agencies in the United States are so far seeing lackluster demand for the Paris Olympics, as... Published 13 Jun, 2024 05:09pm
Sports Manny Pacquiao in talks over comeback but title fight ‘far away’ TOKYO: Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he is in negotiations to make a comeback but cautioned that a... Published 10 Jun, 2024 12:01pm
Life & Style ‘Come back’: Champs-Elysees wants to win over Parisians PARIS: The Champs-Elysees, the iconic avenue sweeping through central Paris dotted with cafes and shops, connects... Published 30 May, 2024 04:19pm
Sports Nadal eyes Olympics but not Wimbledon after likely French Open farewell PARIS: Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion... Updated 27 May, 2024 11:26pm
Sports Australia’s Sam Kerr ruled out of Paris Olympics SYDNEY: Talismanic Australian striker Sam Kerr was officially ruled out of the Olympics Tuesday, almost five months... Published 21 May, 2024 12:19pm
World Paris Olympics economic impact estimated at 6.7-11.1bn euros: study PARIS: The Paris Olympics this year will generate an economic gain of 6.7-11.1 billion euros (7.2-11.9 billion... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Sports Australia goalkeeper Williams to retire after Paris Olympics MELBOURNE: Australia’s long-serving goalkeeper Lydia Williams will retire from international soccer after the Paris... Published 10 May, 2024 01:27pm
Sports Moving up a division is worth the weight for India’s Borgohain NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will step onto the scales a bit heavier at the Paris Olympics but feeling... Published 02 May, 2024 01:23pm
Sports Brazil great Marta to retire from international football at end of year Brazil’s all-time top scorer in both men’s and women’s football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost