Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Seeks Reinstatement of Olympic Silver Medal After Weight Disqualification
On August 9, 2024 by editor1PARIS (AP) — Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has requested the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to award her a shared silver medal after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics final for missing the weight limit. The CAS confirmed that a Paris-based judge will hear Phogat’s appeal on Friday. A decision is anticipated before the […]
Japan’s Toyota vows to improve vehicle testing practices following major scandal
On August 9, 2024 by editor1TOKYO (AP) — Toyota announced on Friday that it will enhance oversight of its vehicle certification process to prevent a recurrence of the recent scandal involving improper testing practices. The automaker outlined several measures, including increased managerial involvement, assigning additional staff to certification tasks, and clarifying the responsibilities of key roles, such as the chief […]
The heir apparent to Sri Lanka’s influential Rajapaksa family will be a candidate in the presidential election this September.
On August 9, 2024 by editor1COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The individual considered the heir apparent to Sri Lanka’s influential Rajapaksa family will run in the presidential election scheduled for September, according to an announcement from his political party. This move is seen as an attempt to restore the family’s political power following a significant setback during the country’s severe […]