Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette
MIAMI: Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round on Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand S…
Global markets uneasy as war fears keep oil near $100
Stocks dipped and oil prices steadied on Friday, at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of an energy…
Trump strategic exit from the Iran quagmire
The ongoing debate about whether the Iran war will become a quagmire misses the point. President Donald Trump and America are already in one.Yes, Trump can stop bombing Iran, but I…
Oman least exposed to Strait disruption, Moody’s says
MUSCAT, MAR 20The Sultanate of Oman is expected to face only limited credit impact from the ongoing Iran conflict, according to a new assessment by Moody’s Investors Service, which…
Iranian oil flows through Hormuz even as Gulf exports shut
Iranian crude oil has continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz at a near-normal pace even as Tehran-linked attacks on ships in the narrow waterway have decimated exports from…
Trump releases AI policy to pre-empt state rules
WASHINGTON: The White House released a framework on artificial intelligence on Friday that aims to ensure protections for children, communities and small businesses as part of a…
HM performs Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Khour Mosque
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Khour Mosque in the Governorate of Muscat, marking the joyous occasion alongside worshippers.**media…
After Sinner test in Indian Wells, Fonseca books Alcaraz clash in Miami
MIAM: Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca said he was looking forward to playing Carlos Alcaraz for the first time as he prepares to meet the world number one at the Miami Open a we…
Swiatek wants to simplify her game after shock opening defeat in Miami
MIAMI: Iga Swiatek said she would try to simplify her game after the six-times Grand Slam champion was stunned 1-6 7-5 6-3 by world number 50 Magda Linette at the Miami Open on…
Spain v Egypt friendly to go ahead in Barcelona
Egypt’s friendly against Spain will go ahead in Barcelona this month after the match was moved from Qatar due to the conflict in the Middle East, the Egyptian Football Associati…