Saudi shuts East-West oil pipeline after attacks
Riyadh: Saudi authorities shut the East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina areas after it came under attack, injuring a number of people, an energy ministry official told…
IEA slashes oil demand forecast as prices surge
Paris: The International Energy Agency on Friday further reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, citing the recent escalation in the Mideast war and resurgent energy…
Researchers say rogue AI technology risks human extinction
Washington: Growing numbers of US lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two Anthropic researchers that rapidly progressing artificial in…
Ansar Allah take over strait vital to global shipping
Sanaa: Ansar Allah seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipp…
Seeb stay top after Al Nahda draw as Saham beat Ibri
MUSCAT: Defending champions Seeb stayed at the top of the Jindal League standings after a 1-1 draw with Al Nahda in the headline match of Thursday’s third-round action, while Saham…
Oman International Baja to headline Bidiyah Sands Carnival 2026
Muscat: The first-ever Oman International Baja will be the top attraction at the Bidiyah Sands Carnival 2026 which brings together motorsport, tourism and entertainment in the hear…
Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics – and more lucrative, says Bolt
BUDAPEST: Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on offer at the Ultimate Championship from Friday ha…
Fifa rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final
PARIS: Fifa said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made “in due course”, after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said t…
Antonelli leads Spanish GP practice as Madring makes its F1 debut
MADRID: Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest for Mercedes in free practice at Madrid’s new Spanish Grand Prix circuit on Friday with Ferrari’s Charles Lecl…
Rybakina overcomes Gauff to set up Sabalenka final
NEW YORK: Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a fierce US Open semifinal on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay…