MINA STONING RITUAL
A pilgrim casts a stone at a pillar symbolising Satan on the second day of the stoning ritual, during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia. – Reuters
60-DAY US-IRAN TRUCE DEAL AWAITS TRUMP NOD
The US and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire for 60 days, but US President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, four source…
US allocates extra $80m to tackle Ebola
The United States announced on Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.The Trump…
Europe bakes in record heat: Italy on red alert, Portugal swelters
ROME: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday, and Portugal recorded its hottest day in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records a…
Oman to face Saudi, Qatar and Hong Kong in U20 qualifiers
MUSCAT, MAY 28Oman’s national U20 football team have been drawn in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Hong Kong, following th…
Dhofar gears up for diverse sports, youth events
MUSCAT, MAY 28The Directorate-General of Culture, Sports and Youth in Dhofar Governorate is preparing to organise a series of diverse sports, cultural, and youth events that will b…
Sinner ‘hits wall’ as French Open bid collapses
PARIS: Jannik Sinner said he ran out of energy and “hit the wall” as his 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt in the second round of the French Open on Thursday.World number…
‘Six machine’ Sooryavanshi, 15, stakes India claim with new stunning knock
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats on Thursday, as calls grow for the 15-year-old phenomenon to be propelled straight into…
Palace finally back in Europa League after Conference triumph
* Glasner wins Conference League in final game as Palace boss* Win puts Palace into next season’s Europa League* Goalscorer Mateta leads celebrations with ecstatic fansLEIPZIG: It…
Neymar out of Brazil friendlies, set to miss World Cup opener
* CBF doctor confirms Neymar has grade-two calf injury* Diagnosis contradicts Santos club doctor* Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar has been ruled…