Spain ready for whatever Uruguay throw at them, Laporte says
**media[3428799]**CHATTANOOGA: Spain have gone 33 matches unbeaten and faced opponents of every kind along the way, which is why defender Aymeric Laporte is not losing sleep ove…
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies
MANAMA: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip a…
France eye top spot against Norway
NEW YORK: France can secure a more comfortable route through the World Cup when they face Norway in their final Group I match on Friday, though finishing top could leave them facin…
Bosnia beat Qatar to reach knockout stages for first time
Seattle: Bosnia-Herzegovina reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday.Bosnia fi…
Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 32, injure more than 700
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700 in Venezuela, the nation’s interim president said Thursday, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buil…
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying vessels not complying “will be dealt with”.The future of…
Oman updates property-linked visas, residency rules for foreign investors
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued Decision No. 87/2026 amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law, introducing updated…
Mexico advance as Czechs exit
MEXICO: Mexico continued their perfect start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against a hapless Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with a flourish…
South Africa stun South Korea to make history
Monterrey: South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal ope…
Canada fall short in 2-1 loss to Switzerland
Vancouver: Switzerland served up a spoiler, flipping the table and kicking Canada out of Vancouver for the group of 32 round with a 2-1 win in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon t…