Nation tops Asian Games table for 12th time
China retained the top spot for a record 12th consecutive time as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games drew to a close on Sunday, creating another record with the number of gold medals won and introducing to the world a new generation of promising Chinese athletes.
327 days alone: a British man rowed across the Pacific and Indian Oceans
A 54-year-old former Royal Marine, Dave Bell, has completed a solo rowing crossing from Peru to Kenya, covering nearly 29,000 kilometers (about 18,000 miles) in 327 days. The Brit not only set a historic world record but also raised over £112,000 for veterans and first responders suffering from severe stress disorders (PTSD), TASS reports.
World’s tallest gold bar draws visitors at Sharjah jewellery show
Visitors to the 58th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show at Expo Centre Sharjah are turning their attention to one of the exhibition’s most striking displays — the world’s tallest gold bar, which holds an official Guinness World Records title and is showcased by BTC.
Belarusian water skiers set two world records in 2026
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) has ratified world records set by Belarusian athletes, BelTA learned from the press service of the Ministry of Sports.
Ministry: Belarus set to surpass last year's grain harvest
This year, we expect a significant increase over last year’s record high harvest, by nearly 300,000 tonnes of grain, Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov told the media following his report to the head of state, BelTA has learned.
Istanbul Airport breaks all-time daily passenger record in Türkiye, Europe
Istanbul Airport broke its all-time daily passenger record in Türkiye and Europe on Saturday, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said.