The chief executive of Athletics Kenya has asked to step aside for 21 days amid allegations that he sought bribes to reduce doping bans. Isaac Mwangi wants to leave his post while the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) investigates claims surrounding two Kenyan athletes who failed drugs tests. The suspended runners claim that Mwangi asked for money to reduce their bans. He denies wrongdoing and says the allegations have caused ‘mental anguish’.
Nicolai Højgaard surges to summit with blistering second round in Dubai
Nicolai Højgaard continued his love affair at Jumeirah Golf Estates as he opened up a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the 2025 DP World Tour Championship.
Bumrah routs South Africa to give India upper hand in 1st test
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah produced a five-wicket haul to help rout South Africa for 159 and put the hosts in the driving seat on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday.
UAE-Iraq World Cup qualifier playoff ends in draw
The UAE and Iraq played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier playoff in Abu Dhabi.
Mbappe helps France secure World Cup spot on Paris attacks anniversary
France's expertise in qualifying was in full display again as they have booked a spot for their eighth consecutive World Cup after a Kylian Mbappe double helped to secure a 4-0 home victory against Ukraine on Thursday.
Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with ATP Finals win over Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the year-end world number one ranking and secured top spot in the Jimmy Connors Group with a 6-4 6-1 win over Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals on Thursday, a result that also sent Alex De Minaur into the semi-finals following his victory over Taylor Fritz.
The UAE has referred the accused in Sudan's arms smuggling case to judicial authorities after completing an investigation into the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced.
The UAE has joined the US, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan and Turkey in urging the UN Security Council to quickly adopt a US resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, underscored the UAE’s commitment to shaping a future in which culture deepens connection and understanding.
