Day: January 5, 2020

Saudi ‘not consulted’ over US strike to kill Iran general

3:08 pm January 5, 2020

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia was not consulted by Washington over a US drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, an official said Sunday, as the kingdom sought to defuse soaring regional tensions. Saudi Arabia is vulnerable to possible Iranian reprisals after Tehran vowed “revenge” following the strike on Friday that killed powerful commander Qasem […]

Analysis: Already a star, on court and off, Osaka eyes more

Near-death experience gives Naomi Osaka perspective

3:03 pm January 5, 2020

Brisbane : A “near-death” experience off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands has given reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka a new perspective heading into the 2020 season. An upbeat Osaka told reporters ahead of the season-opening Brisbane International that she had tried to have a bit of fun and experience new things […]

Australian Open delay valid if smoke haze worsens: Djokovic

2:55 pm January 5, 2020

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic said Australian Open organisers should consider delaying the first Grand Slam of the year if haze from bushfires raging around the country threatens players’ health. The opening major of 2020 is due to start at Melbourne Park on January 20 and the city was blanketed by smoke from blazes burning to the […]

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