Dutch thump Sweden to boost WC hopes
Houston: Peter STEBBINGS Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the rampant Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup warning on Saturday in Houston.The big win in…
Belgium face Iran in pivotal Group G clash amid travel row
LOS ANGELES: Belgium will look to kick-start their World Cup campaign against Iran in a pivotal Group G clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, with all four teams deadlocked on o…
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran as both nations seek a durable end to their war while disagreeing over Iran’s claims that…
US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes
A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday, with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance…
Pakistan’s mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan’s southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by…
Tunisia crash out after Japan loss
Monterrey: Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32.Ayase Ueda scored twice w…
Room heroics earn Curacao WC point against Ecuador
Kansas City: John WEAVER Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim their first e…
Late strike gets Germany past Ivory Coast, into knockout
Late strike gets Germany past Ivory Coast, into knockout roundSubstitute Deniz Undav scored his second and third goals of the World Cup and Germany rallied to clinch a spot in th…
Iran says Hormuz shut again; US denies claim
Tehran: Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz on Saturday over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, as Iranian and US negotiators prepared to converge on Switzerlan…
As Khareef begins today, Dhofar gears up for visitors
SALALAH, JUNE 20 As Khareef begins on Sunday, preparations are gathering pace across Dhofar to welcome tourists and spread cheer among hoteliers, tour operators and small businesse…