State/shura joint committee agrees on draft mineral resources law
MUSCAT: The joint committee of the State Council and Majlis Ash’shura concluded its discussion of the articles of disagreement regarding the draft amendment to certain provisions o…
HM issues four Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued four Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No (51/2026) ascribes the public utility status to the project of c…
Iran plans to turn university site hit in US-Israeli strikes into museum
Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of US-Israeli strikes, an official said.”The current damaged site will b…
Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting
Vancouver: Palestinian football federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to take part in a photo opportunity with Israel soccer official Basim Sheikh Suliman in a tense incident…
UK airlines to group flights together on fewer aircraft
London – Airlines will be allowed to group passengers from different flights together on to fewer planes as part of plans to save jet fuel, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) h…
Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to claim first Madrid Open title
Madrid: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her…
Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his ‘rhythm’
Chennai, India: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a “good space” — and not far from a big knock in the Indian Premier Leag…
Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women’s T20 World Cup
Mumbai, India: Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women’s T20 World Cup, selectors said in announcing the squad on Saturday as they seek their f…
Clinical Chennai down Mumbai to keep playoff hopes alive
Chennai, India: Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 67 as Chennai Super Kings hammered fellow IPL giants Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Saturday to stay in the…
Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando
Miami: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium.Miami appeared to be on…