K-pop megastars BTS to release memoir in July
BTS has become a global cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums and dominating charts around the world while raking in billions for South Korea's economy.
Sat May 13 2023
BTS absence hurting global K-pop growth: HYBE chairman
The boyband are widely considered South Korea's biggest-ever cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums around the world and dominating the charts.
Thu Mar 16 2023
At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums
The World Cup in the Middle East has become a showcase for the political tensions crisscrossing one of the world's most volatile regions.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive
Gleaming new stadiums that cost more than $6.5 bln are ready, a driver-less metro system with a price tag of $36 bln serves five venues.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Soccer - Playing in closed stadiums an 'embarrassment', says England manager Southgate
England were ordered to play their next two home games in UEFA competition without supporters after disturbances during their Euro 2020 final last year.
Wed May 25 2022
South Korea drops outdoor mask rule but many prefer to keep them on
People are still required to wear masks indoors, and at outdoor events with 50 attendants or more, such as at rallies, concerts and sports stadiums.
Mon May 02 2022
Soccer: Ukraine solidarity, anti-war messages across stadiums
City players walked out before the game at Everton's Goodison Park, wearing t-shirts featuring the Ukrainian flag and the slogan 'No War'.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Qatar World Cup ticket sales launched at reduced prices
Authorities have not yet announced how many fans will be allowed into stadiums for the first World Cup in an Arab country.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Malaysia Cup: Spectators allowed into stadiums from Oct 29
The Malaysia Football League (MFL) has confirmed that the 2021 Malaysia Cup campaign will begin to admit spectators from Oct 29.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Tokyo Paralympic organisers to weigh allowing spectators at games on Monday - Reports
Spectators are expected to be banned from entering stadiums in Tokyo, Chiba and Saitama prefectures.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Soccer: African countries to host World Cup ties at neutral venues after stadium bans
Eight African countries have been stripped of home advantage after their grounds were deemed unfit to host international matches.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders
Fans attending Premier League games are set to face random spot checks of their COVID-19 status at some stadiums in the opening weeks.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Mega PPV not opened earlier due to low vaccine supply
The government did not open mega vaccination centres (PPV) such as stadiums earlier because the supply of COVID-19 vaccine was insufficient then.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 president wants cap of 10,000 spectators - Newspaper
Seiko wants to allow spactators for Olympic stadiums amid concerns the Games could spark another surge in COVID-19 infections.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Olympics - Japan to ease state of emergency, focus on Games spectators
Media reports say the government is considering allowing up to 10,000 spectators into stadiums during the Games.
Thu Jun 17 2021