live Leaders in Bishkek for SCO summit attend World Nomad Games opening ceremony
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have concluded talks in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, as leade...
Day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered decisive performances, medal celebrations and emotional tributes as the Games moved deeper into their final stages.
From figure skating elegance to high-speed team pursuits and dramatic playoff hockey, athletes competed with intensity while fans packed arenas to witness pivotal moments across disciplines.
Mariia Seniuk of Israel competed in the women’s figure skating short program, showcasing composure and control during her routine.
Troy Podmilsak of the United States reacted after his opening run in the men’s freeski big air final, celebrating an early statement performance.
In the men’s ice hockey qualification play-off, Lukas Sedlak of the Czech Republic challenged Denmark goaltender Frederik Andersen in a tense net-front exchange.
Germany’s Adam Ammour and Alexander Schaller powered through Heat 3 of the two-man bobsleigh competition at the Cortina Sliding Centre.
Gold medallists Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann of Canada were joined by medal-winning teams from the Netherlands and Japan during the women’s team pursuit victory ceremony.
Japan’s Motonaga Arito, Shomu Sasaki and Kazuya Yamada skated in formation during the men’s team pursuit final stages.
Canadian supporters celebrated after their team secured gold in the women’s team pursuit final.
As Day 11 wrapped up, competition intensified across venues, with medal ceremonies, playoff matchups and relay events shaping the final stretch of Milano Cortina 2026. From individual routines to synchronized team efforts, the Games continued to deliver defining Olympic moments on snow and ice.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have concluded talks in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, as leaders gather for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
Iran has reached an understanding with Oman on transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz, but the waterway will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils its commitments, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Saturday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused U.S. government and Israel-aligned actors of manipulating energy markets to promote the war with Iran.
Russian strikes on the Kyiv region overnight killed 37 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. Zelenskyy added that the Ukrainian capital was under "virtually nonstop attack" from drones.
U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, with Tehran responding by launching ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Jordan in the first direct U.S.-Iran military escalation in weeks.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran is not pursuing a military conflict but promised a strong response to 'aggressors' while the Army and Revolutionary Guards said they carried out retaliatory attacks against U.S. bases in the region on Monday.
Kyrgyzstan is hosting the sixth World Nomad Games, bringing together thousands of athletes from around the world for a celebration of traditional sports, cultural heritage and nomadic traditions.
Pakistan is set to take over the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation after the bloc’s leaders meet in Bishkek. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived on Friday to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting and SCO Plus Summit, which run until 2 September.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the actions of Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Qusra, saying security operations should be handled only by state institutions, including the army and police.
Rescue teams in Nepal, supported by Chinese and Indian experts, worked through the night to reach hundreds of people believed to be trapped inside blocked hydropower project tunnels following last week’s catastrophic Himalayan flood.
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