Indian protest wrestler Punia suspended for avoiding dope test
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia -- one of the leaders of athlete protests against the federation chief last year -- has been provisionally suspended by the national anti-doping agency (NADA) for allegedly avoiding a drug test.
Read moreLyles, Thomas star as USA dominate World Relays
Noah Lyles anchored the US 4x100m men to World Athletics Relays glory and Gabby Thomas bagged a quickfire double as the American team won four of the five golds on offer in Nassau on Sunday.
Read moreAsian markets build on rally as US jobs data boost rate cut hopes
Most Asian markets rose Monday after data showing fewer US jobs were created last month rekindled optimism interest rates will be cut this year, while mainland Chinese equities bounced on hopes for fresh government economic support.
Read moreLyles, Thomas star as USA dominates World Relays
Noah Lyles anchored the US 4x100m men to World Athletics Relays glory and Gabby Thomas bagged a quickfire double as the American team won four of the five golds on offer in Nassau on Sunday.
Read morePanama's president-elect Mulino, from the farm to the hot seat
Jose Raul Mulino left his farm and horses behind with his sights set on becoming Panama's vice president under his former boss, ex-head of state Ricardo Martinelli.
Read moreMarket-based schemes not reducing deforestation, poverty: report
Market-based approaches to forest conservation like carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification schemes have largely failed to protect trees or alleviate poverty, according to a major scientific review published on Monday.
Read moreHamas, Israel entrench Gaza truce positions
Efforts aimed at securing an elusive truce in exchange for hostages held in Gaza were due to resume Monday as disagreement between Israel and Hamas over demands to end the seven-month war intensified.
Read moreEx-minister Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama presidential race
Jose Raul Mulino, the protege of a graft-convicted former head of state, was declared Panama's president-elect after elections Sunday.
Read moreFar right seen making gains in EU elections
Surveys predict Europe's far right will surge in EU elections next month, giving it more influence in Brussels politics even if mainstream players will still have greater weight.
Read moreMcLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for maiden F1 win
McLaren's Lando Norris won the first Formula One race of his career with a shock victory over world champion Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.
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