West Ham reach FA Cup quarter-finals with shootout win over Brentford
LONDON: West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos struck the winning spot kick as his side beat visitors Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in normal ti…
Five Iranian women’s players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON: Australia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players after they sought asylum, fearing persecution on their return home for the…
World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the World Cup is “too big” and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Speaki…
Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells last 16
Indian Wells, United States: Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells f…
Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Indian Wells, United States: Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in…
Aramco sees ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil if shipping doesn’t resume
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, said on Tuesday that there would be “catastrophic consequences” for the world’s oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrup…
Kanter sprints to Paris-Nice second stage win
Montargis: German Max Kanter sprinted to victory in the Paris-Nice second stage at Montargis on Monday as American Luke Lamperti kept the leader’s yellow jersey.Astana’s Kanter po…
Oman’s MTCIT awards the contract for the AAM master plan study
MUSCAT – The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology has awarded the contract for the consultancy Study for developing the national Advanced Air Mobilit…
Airlines start broader fare hikes on fuel price surge, shares stabilise
Air New Zealand said on Tuesday it has raised all of its fares due to the Middle East conflict and may take further pricing action, underscoring how global airlines will seek to…
February fifth warmest on record, extreme rain in Europe: EU monitor
The world logged its fifth hottest February on record, with western Europe drenched by extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, the European Union’s climate monitor said on Tuesda…