The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say
Paris: Need some good news on a Friday after a long week. The Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying Sun, which has long been assumed to be our home plane…
Al Sarkar: Bringing Omani History to Life
Historical fiction occupies a unique space in literature, allowing readers to revisit the past through the lens of human experience rather than historical record alone. In Al Sarka…
OPAZ unveils Al Duqm waterfront master plan
MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has unveiled a master plan for the Al Duqm waterfront that aims to transform the area into one of Oman…
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes WC clash
Los Angeles: High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their…
Underdogs Tunisia eye upset against Japan in 1,000th WC match
Tunisia’s new coach Herve Renard said their performance must be perfect to have any hope against Japan on Saturday in Monterrey in what will be the landmark 1,000th World Cup fi…
Paraguay hold on for 1-0 win over Turkey despite Almiron red card
SANTA CLARA: Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far to beat Turkey 1-0 in a dramatic Group D match on Friday, breathing life into their campaign and cond…
Koeman vows to make better substitutions against Sweden
HOUSTON: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman pledged to better manage his bench when his team take on Sweden in a Group F World Cup match on Saturday, saying his substitutions in th…
USA down Australia to reach knockout rounds
Los Angeles: Rob Woollard The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil rediscovered their scoring touch to eli…
Matheus Cunha’s brace carries Brazil to 3-0 rout of Haiti
Matheus Cunha rewarded manager Carlo Ancelotti’s confidence with his first two World Cup goals as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday, a result that was tempe…
Saibar’s early goal proves enough as Morocco downs Scotland
Ismael Saibari fired in a goal in the second minute, sending Morocco on the way to a 1-0 win over Scotland on Friday in World Cup play at Foxborough, Mass.The result puts Moroc…