Draper upsets Djokovic, Alcaraz enters quarters
* Alcaraz continues dominance, beats Ruud* Swiatek, Pegula through to quarters* Rybakina advances after Kartal retiresINDIAN WELLS, United States: World number one Carlos Alcaraz c…
War sparks worries of Iran ‘terror’ attacks in Europe
European countries have stepped up domestic security since US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked the Middle East war, with fears Tehran could be plotting “terrorist” attacks as part o…
How war is messing with GPS in the UAE
Accurate GPS is a mainstay of modern life, but because of the Iran war, people in the UAE are finding that their phones think they are out at sea or in cities hundreds of kilometre…
Ramadhan
An Indonesian youth rests by a bookshelf with copies of the Holy Quran on the 21st night of the holy month of Ramadhan at Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya, early on Wednesday. – AFP
How Trump’s war with Iran changed the world in a week
Since President Donald Trump launched a new war with Iran, he has portrayed it as a shock-and-awe assault with few lasting consequences, especially for Americans. On Monday in Flor…
Gulf strategy to reduce dependence on Strait of Hormuz
Rising geopolitical tensions are forcing a fundamental reassessment of global energy security and maritime trade routes. As reliance on narrow waterways grows increasingly fragile,…
Contracts signed for operation of slaughterhouses
AL RUSTAQ: The Governorate of Al Batinah South on Thursday signed contracts worth RO 376,200 for the management and operation of slaughterhouses in the governorate’s wilayats.The c…
MoAFWR affirms smooth flow of food commodities, stable prices
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) held a meeting at the Silal Central Market with several merchants and investors to assess the abundance…
Light stroll after iftar good for you
During Ramadhan, daily routines often change significantly. Eating times shift to the evening and early morning, while physical activity sometimes decreases due to fatigue or the l…
Research develops AI method for battery
Staff ReporterMuscat, March 12Among the many innovative research projects recognised at the 12th National Research Award organised by the Research and Innovation Authority, ‘A Nove…