UN says can feed a million more Afghan children if wars stop
The United Nations could feed a million additional children at risk of malnutrition in Afghanistan if the country’s conflict with Pakistan and the Iran war had not inflated prices…
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Washington, United States: The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World C…
Darderi outlasts Jodar in late-night epic to reach Italian Open semi-finals
Home favourite Luciano Darderi battled past Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(5) 5-7 6-0 in a three-hour epic that stretched into the early hours of Thursday to reach the Italia…
Iran hold WC departure rally despite continuing concerns
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran’s Enqelab Square on Wednesday night even if concerns remain about the team getting into the Unite…
Traffic accidents drop 17% in 2025: NCSI
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a sharp decline in traffic accidents during 2025, with the total number of reported accidents falling to 1,545, marking a 17 per cent decreas…
Portugal’s Eulalio takes over Giro lead, but Arrieta snatches stage five win
POTENZA, Italy; Portugal’s Afonso Eulalio grabbed the overall lead in the Giro d’Italia despite having victory snatched away by Spaniard Igor Arrieta in the final meters of a rain-…
Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
New Delhi: Virat Kohli said his love of cricket keeps him going but admitted his career “is going to finish one day” after ending a mini slump in form with a match-winning IPL cen…
India bars sugar exports until September
India, one of the world’s largest sugar producers, has banned exports of the key commodity until the end of September to ensure enough domestic supplies and prevent prices from ri…
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said T…
PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Lens, France: Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals…