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Djokovic, Alcaraz battle on but fiery Andreeva’s Indian Wells defence ends

Mar 9, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 9, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Elena Rybakina holds off Hailey Baptiste in testing Indian Wells opener

Elena Rybakina hits a shot during her second round match against Hailey Baptiste in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Elena Rybakina hits a shot during her second round match against Hailey Baptiste in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Kazakhstan foreign minister discusses Middle East with regional ministers

The foreign minister of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, signs a guestbook at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Mang
The foreign minister of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, signs a guestbook at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Mang

Russia’s Rosatom says overseas nuclear plant projects continue despite new UK sanctions

Men walk past an exhibition stand of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom at the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov
Men walk past an exhibition stand of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom at the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

Figure skating-Malinin highlights dangers of social media in gala performance

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Exhibition Gala - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States waves to the crowd during the finale of the Exhibition Gala. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Exhibition Gala - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States waves to the crowd during the finale of the Exhibition Gala. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina cruise into Dubai last 16

Coco Gauff of the US in action against Anna Kalinskaya at the Dubai Tennis WTA Championships in Feb 17.
Coco Gauff of the US in action against Anna Kalinskaya at the Dubai Tennis WTA Championships in Feb 17.

Figure skating-Shaidorov shocks field to win men's gold as Malinin falls apart

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the Free Skating REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the Free Skating REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Figure skating-Shaidorov shocks rivals to capture gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan performs during the Free Skating REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan performs during the Free Skating REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Under-pressure US figure skater Ilia Malinin’s dreams come to crashing halt at Winter Olympics

Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Ilia Malinin of the United States of America competes in the men’s singles free program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Ilia Malinin of the United States of America competes in the men’s singles free program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Kazakhstan calls March 15 referendum on new constitution

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.