Author: Daily Sabah With Reuters
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday its air defence systems had shot down a F-16 fighter aircraft of Ukrainian forces, Interfax news agency reported. Reuters was unable to immediately verify battlefield reports.
Ukraine’s air defence units intercepted and destroyed 43 drones of 55 launched by Russia overnight targeting northern, southern and central areas of Ukraine, the air force said on Sunday. In its post on Telegram, the Ukraine air force did not say what happened to the drones that escaped destruction, however.
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to deepen his country’s strategic partnership with Indonesia in a call with President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. Xi told Prabowo the bilateral partnership had strategic significance and impact globally, as the two exchanged congratulations over the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Xinhua said. Beijing is trying to persuade other nations to hew to a common line against U.S. import tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Xi will visit Indonesia’s fellow Southeast Asian nations Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia from Monday, aiming to consolidate ties with some of China’s closest neighbours…
The acting mayor of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy said on Sunday that there were “many dead” after a Russian missile strike. He did not immediately provide further details.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 174 km (108.12 miles), USGS added.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has called for patience amid growing speculation over his future, assuring that clarity will come at season’s end as he aims to steady the ship following a humbling Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The 3-0 quarterfinal first-leg loss on Tuesday has intensified scrutiny on Ancelotti, who has come under fire for his team’s lackluster display. The Italian manager remains under contract with the club until the end of next season. “I shouldn’t talk about things about my future, because the contract is quite clear. Whatever it is, it will be talked about at the end…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has called for patience amid growing speculation over his future, assuring that clarity will come at season’s end as he aims to steady the ship following a humbling Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The 3-0 quarterfinal first-leg loss on Tuesday has intensified scrutiny on Ancelotti, who has come under fire for his team’s lackluster display. The Italian manager remains under contract with the club until the end of next season. “I shouldn’t talk about things about my future, because the contract is quite clear. Whatever it is, it will be talked about at the end…
Carlos Alcaraz charged into his first Masters final in 13 months with a hard-fought 7-6(2), 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Monte Carlo on Saturday, though not before his Spanish compatriot saved five match points in a fierce battle. Alcaraz will face Lorenzo Musetti in Sunday’s final after the Italian staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 7-6(4). The second-seeded Alcaraz struggled to break Davidovich Fokina, converting just three of 19 break points. He also squandered three set points in a tense opening set that stretched over an hour. Davidovich Fokina’s defense was exceptional, but…
The United States has excluded certain electronics like smartphones and computers from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to a list of items published by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection late Friday. The U.S. CBP listed some 20 products, also including semiconductor-based transducers, solid-state storage devices and flat panel displays.
Oscar Piastri has brushed off suggestions that McLaren will be hindered by a rule change in June, asserting that he expects the team to remain strong throughout the season. Starting with the Spanish Grand Prix on June 1, the FIA will impose stricter front wing load tests to limit flex, following previous adjustments made to rear wings. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner noted in Japan last weekend that the change could have a major impact, with uncertainty about which teams will be affected. “We have a big regulation change coming at race nine. How is that going to affect…