After months — or even years — of training, and after travelling up to 150 kilometres to the town of Maralal in northern Kenya, pastoralists became camel riders for a 21-kilometre professional race at the international camel derby, cheered on by thousands of onlookers.


Hundreds take part in Kenya's international camel derby 

President Trump attended the Daytona 500 Nascar race, celebrating American culture and racing. He took a lap around the track in 'The Beast,' joined by his granddaughter, and met with race drivers as Nascar season kicked off.

Trump attends Daytona 500, salutes American racing tradition

Days before the most anticipated and uncertain US elections, Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin said that he is hoping former President Donald Trump will win the White House next week.

Harris vs Trump: Hedge fund titan says US elections 2024 a ‘coin toss’ race whose winner is...

The iconic Las Vegas Sphere in Nevada illuminated in vibrant colors to show support for Vice President Kamala Harris as she campaigns for the 2024 U.S. Elections. The dazzling display highlights her significance in the race and aims to energize voters in the crucial swing state of Nevada. With the election approaching, this event underscores the growing enthusiasm and engagement surrounding the campaign.

US Elections 2024: Las Vegas Sphere In Nevada Lights Up For Kamala Harris

More than 300 Pumpkin lovers enjoy the annual boat race hosted by Belgium. Watch the story to know more.

Belgium Hosts Annual Pumpkin Boat Race

Three asteroids are being actively monitored by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as they make their closest approach to Earth on Sunday (October 13). Although none of these space rocks are posing any kind of immediate threat to Earth, their flyby will give scientists a rare research opportunity.

NASA tracks three huge asteroids racing towards Earth. Will they become an immediate threat?

Veteran film producer Ramesh Taurani says actor Saif Ali Khan will be returning for the fourth instalment of his popular action franchise Race. Taurani, the founder of production house Tips Films, said Race 4 will see Saif leading an ensemble cast and that it will go on floors in 2025.

Is Saif Ali Khan returning to Race franchise? Here's what producer Ramesh Taurani has said

China's annual Dragon Boat Festival which drew several huge participants and spectators from across China took place yesterday.

Dragon boat festival begins in across China

The US Supreme Court on Friday declined to block the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the prestigious Army school, from considering race as a factor in admissions decisions while a legal battle over the practice proceeds in lower courts.

US Supreme Court allows West Point military academy to continue considering race in admissions

Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders has secured a victory in the Netherlands elections, positioning himself as a potential Prime Minister. Does this signal the rise of the radical right in Europe?

'Islamophobe' Geert Wilders To Be Next Dutch PM? Rise of Radical Right in Europe

As voters in the Netherlands go to the polls on 22 November, here's everything you need to know about the election.

Dutch PM race: Key players in the election

During an election year in Argentina, it can be difficult to concentrate on anything other than economics. The severe financial prognosis has once again dominated this year's presidential campaign, with an annual inflation rate that has surpassed 138 percent and a currency that has experienced a sharp decline in value.

Argentina Presidential Polls: Far-right Javier Milei leading electoral race

As the clock ticks and we get closer to the inaugural Republican presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, eight contenders have announced their eligibility to participate in the Milwaukee event.

US Elections 2024: Everyone who has made it to the first Republican presidential debate

The US Supreme Court has effectively struck down reservations on the basis of race in university admissions in a ruling announced yesterday. This upends decades-old U.S. Policies on affirmative action or positive discrimination to help blacks and other minorities obtain higher education. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: US Top court bans admissions based on Race

Racial bias is suspected to be the reason behind poor customer feedback for Black, Hispanic, Asian and Latino Amazon delivery executives, Amazon delivery contractors were quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

Amazon's 'most productive' delivery-persons of colour face poor customer feedback due to racial bias: Report

Ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFPRO is giving global soccer players the chance to ‘shine a light’ on issues that are important to them. On Wednesday (November 9), the players organization, also known as the International Federation of Professional Footballers, released three heartfelt videos tackling online racial abuse, mental health and suicide prevention, and the promotion of LGBTQ rights.

WATCH: Ahead of Qatar World Cup, players shine light on LGBT, race and mental health issues

Cape Town's one of the oldest settlement areas, the Bo-Kaap on the slopes of Signal Hill, was brought to stand still as thousands flocked to watch the Red Bull Box Cart race.

Red Bull Box Cart race brings thrills to Bo-Kaap in Cape Town

The US Supreme Court and its Conversative heavy bench of judges on Monday signalled that it may not be in favour of universities enrolling students based on their skin colour.

US Supreme Court not in favour of race-based admissions in top universities

The use of race in admissions decisions to some of America's finest universities is another contentious and sensitive issue the US Supreme Court will address on Monday, following verdicts on abortion and guns in the recent past.

US Supreme Court to decide on race-based admissions in top universities

On May 7, some 30 Hungarian couples competed in the country's third wife-carrying race, with husbands carrying their wives on their backs.

Couples in Hungary compete in wife-carrying race

The arms race in Asia is intensifying. Here is a list of defence systems several Asian countries are looking to acquire.

Why is the arms race intensifying in Asia?

South Africa's Stephen Mokoka, who had never run a 50km race before, broke the world record on home soil in Gqeberha on Sunday. Mokoka, 37, crossed the finish line in two hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds, beating the record set by Ethiopian Ketema Bekele Negasa (2:42:07) at the same event last year.

South Africa's Stephen Mokoka creates history, breaks world record in first 50km race

MacKenzie Scott stepped out of the long shadow of her former husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, by handing out billions of dollars in grants over the past two years to charities, community colleges, food banks and progressive nonprofits led by people of colour.

The consulting firm that billionaires turn to when they give away money

It's the world's longest certified foot race: a 3,100-mile run that takes participants around the same New York block 5,649 times. Thousands of people have climbed Everest -- but, organizers say, just 49 have completed the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race.

World's longest race? 3,100 miles around a New York block

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