Rybakina vs Mboko in WTA Canadian Open semi-finals

Rybakina vs Mboko in WTA Canadian Open semi-finals

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko secured their spots in the WTA Canadian Open semi-finals with victories on Monday. Rybakina led 6-1, 2-1 when Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk retired due to a wrist injury. Mboko, the tournament’s surprise package, defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2, winning the last six games to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final. “I’m so excited to be in the semi-final here,“ Mboko said. “The support has been unreal.” Rybakina won their only previous meeting last month in Washington. The tournament has seen major upsets, with seven of the top 10 seeds eliminated early, paving the way for Mboko’s breakthrough. The 18-year-old, who started the year ranked 333rd, is now set to break into the top 50. Mboko broke Bouzas Maneiro for a 5-3 lead in the first set, eventually sealing the match in 77 minutes. “My first time playing in Montreal has been an unreal experience,“ she added. Rybakina, seeded ninth, is chasing her third WTA title. She dominated Kostyuk before the Ukrainian retired in tears due to wrist pain. Tuesday’s quarter-finals feature Naomi Osaka against Elina Svitolina and Madison Keys against Clara Tauson. - AFP

Gelombang haba ekstrem cengkam utara Vietnam, 17 lokasi catat rekod suhu tertinggi

Gelombang haba ekstrem cengkam utara Vietnam, 17 lokasi catat rekod suhu tertinggi

HANOI: Utara Vietnam kini bergelut di bawah terik gelombang haba luar biasa, dengan 17 lokasi di tujuh wilayah mencatat suhu tertinggi bagi bulan Ogos, menurut pihak berkuasa. Penggunaan elektrik turut melonjak mendadak apabila orang ramai berusaha menyejukkan diri daripada bahang yang melanda. Suhu memuncak sejak Ahad di seluruh kawasan Delta Sungai Merah yang padat penduduk ... Read more The post Gelombang haba ekstrem cengkam utara Vietnam, 17 lokasi catat rekod suhu tertinggi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

‘Kenapa makin banyak posting macam ni daripada geng 80an ya?’

‘Kenapa makin banyak posting macam ni daripada geng 80an ya?’

PETALING JAYA – “Kenapa makin banyak posting (hantaran media sosial) macam ni ya daripada geng-geng 80an? Perasaan sangat diri tu awet muda. Padahal kita tengok rupa memang dah sesuai sangat dengan umur, malah lagi nampak berusia.” Itu antara luahan rasa tidak puas hati seorang individu terhadap trend golongan 80an yang gemar membuat hantaran di media ... Read more The post ‘Kenapa makin banyak posting macam ni daripada geng 80an ya?’ appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games on track despite challenges

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games on track despite challenges

Six months before the Winter Olympics kick off, Italian organisers assure that preparations remain on track despite past hurdles. Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, stated, “Preparations are progressing steadily and according to the timeline we have set.” The Games will begin with curling on February 4, followed by the opening ceremony on February 6. The event emphasises cost efficiency, with a budget of 5.2 billion euros ($6 billion), significantly lower than previous editions like Sochi 2014 ($40 billion) and Beijing 2022 ($38 billion). Existing venues will be prioritised, including Verona’s ancient Roman amphitheatre for the closing ceremony, reducing both expenses and environmental impact. Challenges remain, such as constructing a new bobsleigh track in Cortina after political insistence, but organisers remain confident. “We are moving forward with confidence,“ Varnier said. Accommodation plans are also secured, with athlete villages set for completion by October. Medal designs were unveiled in July, with improved durability to avoid issues seen in Paris 2024. The only uncertainty? Snowfall. Italy’s weather service cannot yet predict conditions, but organisers remain unfazed: “We’ll be ready.” - AFP

TUDM bakal terima Sistem Pesawat Tanpa Pemandu jenis ANKA-S

TUDM bakal terima Sistem Pesawat Tanpa Pemandu jenis ANKA-S

KUALA LUMPUR – Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) bakal menerima Sistem Pesawat Tanpa Pemandu (UAS) jenis ANKA-S yang diperolehi daripada Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) bagi Fasa 1 tahun hadapan. Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan, Adly Zahari berkata, TUDM juga akan meneruskan perancangan perolehan UAS dalam Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) sebagai Fasa 2 bagi perancangan Pelan Pembangunan Keupayaan ... Read more The post TUDM bakal terima Sistem Pesawat Tanpa Pemandu jenis ANKA-S appeared first on Kosmo Digital .