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(Reuters) -The International Hockey Federation (IHF) and World Triathlon have joined a raft of governing bodies reviewing their policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in women's sport following last weekend's ruling by swimming's top body FINA. On Sunday, FINA voted to ban anyone who has been through male puberty from elite women's competitions and to create a … [Read more...] about Sport-Hockey, triathlon join raft of sports reviewing transgender policy

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement not to increase electricity and water tariff rates in the Peninsula has provided much-needed relief to domestic consumers, as the move indirectly helps ease their cost of living. In the face of the challenging economic environment in recent times, the general public expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the government and … [Read more...] about Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs

BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track

Russia has intensified its offensive in the northern city of Kharkiv in the past days. KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk. Twenty rockets targeted the village of Desna in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -American Justin Ress won gold in the 50m backstroke in dramatic circumstances at the world championships in Budapest on Saturday after officials overturned his initial disqualification following a lengthy review. Victory was earlier awarded to compatriot Hunter Armstrong after it was ruled that no part of Ress's body was above the water as he reached first … [Read more...] about Swimming-American Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review, McIntosh takes 400m medley