Singapore rules out bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Singapore said they have studied the feasibility of hosting the event and made the decision.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host
The fate of 2026 Commonwealth Games remains uncertain after Australia, originally slated to host, withdrew due to increasing hosting costs.
Wed Mar 13 2024
The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 UN climate summit over who will host next year's event.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Biden hosting Ukranian President for key talks amid counteroffensive
United States (US) President Joe Biden is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for pivotal talks Thursday at the White House as Kyiv seeks additional arms to carry out its counteroffensive
Fri Sep 22 2023
A crucial G20 leaders' summit in Delhi
India is hosting its inaugural G20 leaders' summit at a time when the world's economy is facing many challenges.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
Italy's Culture Minister said he had spoken to Elon Musk about hosting a "large charitable and historically evocative event".
Sat Aug 12 2023
It's About YOUth: Driving positive social impact through games
The US Embassy and YSEALI are hosting the Game Changers Regional Workshop, gathering over 70 young leaders in Southeast Asia to empower them to produce socially conscious games. University Of Miami’s Lindsay Grace, Persona Theory’s Saqina Latif and William Chong from Twilight Foundry Games share their experience developing games that address pressing challenges of today’s world.
Fri May 12 2023
FIFA freezes funding to football association of Indonesia
FIFA froze funding to Indonesia's football association after stripping the country of its hosting rights for the Under 20 World Cup 2023.
Fri Apr 07 2023
'Buried dreams': Players, fans dismayed after Indonesia loses U-20 hosting rights
As hosts, Indonesia had automatically qualified for the tournament but FIFA's decision means the players will no longer get to play.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Soccer - Indonesia stripped of U-20 World Cup hosting rights - FIFA
The decision came after PSSI said it cancelled the draw as the governor of the largely Hindu island of Bali refused to host Israel's team.
Thu Mar 30 2023
KBS to seek more tax incentives from MOF for sponsors of sports events
KBS will hold discussions with the MOF to obtain more tax incentives for the corporate sector to sponsor the hosting of sports events.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured
Iraq is hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 40 years and was due to play the final match against Oman on Thursday.
Thu Jan 19 2023
International buyers exploring halal industries in Malaysia
Malaysia is hosting one of the world's largest halal products exhibitions and buyers are exploring opportunities to import products from the Southeast Asian nation.
Wed Sep 07 2022