UN warns of rising ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza
Israel’s increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians “raise concerns over ethnic cleansing” in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the United Nations said on Thursday. T…
Glow of blessings
An aerial view of Mohammed Al Ameen Mosque in Bausher, Muscat. All mosques in Oman witnessed huge turnout of devotees to attend prayers on the first day of Ramadhan. — Photo by Moh…
Laser-written glass can store data for millennia: Microsoft
Paris: Thousands of years from now, what will remain of our digital era?The ever-growing vastness of human knowledge is no longer stored in libraries, but on hard drives that strug…
Al Jazeera Steel plans $3.5m US expansion
MUSCAT: Leading Omani steel pipes and tubes manufacturer Al Jazeera Steel Products Co SAOG plans to establish a pair of wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States — one of its…
Africa-wide arrests break up cybercrime network
LYON: Police in 16 African countries have arrested 651 people in recent weeks, breaking up a major cybercrime network that extorted millions of dollars from victims, Interpol annou…
In Odesa’s ‘Wonder City’, Ukrainians suffer worst winter of Russian attack
ODESA: In the “Wonder City” apartment complex in Ukraine’s Odesa, life has been anything but for the hundreds of residents suffering some of the worst Russian bombardments of the n…
Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarterfinals
DOHA: Carlos Alcaraz maintained his 100-per cent start to the year by battling past Frenchman Valentin Royer in Doha on Wednesday, while his great rival Jannik Sinner also secured…
Oman seek strong finish against Australia
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: With elimination confirmed but purpose intact, Oman approach their final ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group B match determined to translate experience into perform…
Accademia Teatro alla Scala Wraps Up Cultural Mission in Oman, Highlighting Artistic Innovation
The concert conducted by Anna Skryleva on Saturday, February 14, Music Theatre Headquarters of the Royal Guard, marked the successful conclusion of the cultural mission in Oman. Th…
Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka with six-wicket win
COLOMBO: T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry some winning momentum into the Super…