Holy Kaaba gets new Kiswah
MECCA: The Holy Kaaba has been draped in its new covering for the year 1448 AH, a majestic visual spectacle that embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s devotion to Islam’s holiest…
On behalf of HM, Sayyid Asaad bids farewell to the Indonesian ambassador
MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Re…
Iran forward Torabi could miss WC matches over invalid visa
Iran may have to do without forward Mehdi Torabi for their next two World Cup group matches after the 31-year-old’s visa was declared invalid, the Iranian state news agency IRNA re…
Tunisia sack Lamouchi, appoint Renard after humbling by Sweden
Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener in Monterrey on Sun…
England’s Chalobah to replace injured Livramento for World Cup
KANSAS CITY: Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called into England’s World Cup squad after a calf injury forced the withdrawal of Newcastle’s Tino Livramento.The 23-year…
England, Portugal set for World Cup openers
Football fans will turn their attention tomorrow to two highly anticipated opening matches in the Fifa World Cup 2026 group stage, as Portugal and England begin their campaigns wit…
Iran Talks on final deal to begin
TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday said talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump’s announcement…
Israel takes territory, kills more in Gaza
GAZA: An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, as residents of an area in the north of the enclave fled their homes a…
Lebanese leaders discuss new round of Israel talks
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s president and prime minister on Tuesday discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the US and Iran announced a peace deal that i…
Women’s representation gets a boost in Majlis Ash’shura
MUSCAT, JUNE 16 His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued a Royal directive to allocate 11 seats for Omani women to ensure permanent representation of women in Majlis Ash’shura f…