Zidane signs deal to become France coach
Zinédine Zidane’s appointment as France coach is a done deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who said on Instagram on Tuesday that the 54-year-old has signed a contr…
Tourism minister reviews khareef preparations at Salalah Airport
Muscat: Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, visited Salalah Airport to review its operational readiness and the services provided to passengers, coincidi…
Oman crude surges to cross the $80 level
Muscat: Oman crude surged by $2.34 to cross the $80 per barrel mark on Tuesday.It closed at $81.79 for September 2026 delivery.Oil prices lost more than 1% on Tuesday as markets we…
Iran targets US military base in Bahrain
The Iranian army has announced that it targeted the US Sheikh Isa military base in Bahrain with drones, the state news agency Fars reports.The base is one of the key facilities for…
Five Iranian drones intercepted: Jordan
The Jordanian military announced on Tuesday it had intercepted five Iranian drones, the latest attack by the Islamic Republic on countries in the region following the resumption…
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
At least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India’s remote northeast, officials said T…
Diamond smile: Singapore jails man for gem in mouth theft
Singapore: A Singapore court sentenced an Indian tourist to more than two years in jail over a failed bid to steal a diamond by hiding it in his accomplice’s mouth.Mangroliya Manoj…
20 countries move to ban social media for children
Paris: Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s — one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures.Five of…
Gill wants India to improve fitness ahead of World Cup
LONDON: Captain Shubman Gill said India failed to field their best combination in the one-day series against England because of frequent injuries to players, a concern the team…
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
Washington: US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming “discriminatory treatment” by Ottawa against American a…