Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Paris, France: Neil FULTON Aryna Sabalenka saw her golden opportunity to claim a maiden French Open title go by on Wednesday as the world number one spectacularly crashed out to D…
MoI issues reminder on mandatory licensing for media activities
Muscat: The Ministry of Information (MoI) called on all individuals and entities engaged in media-related activities across digital platforms to obtain the necessary licences in ac…
Mexico protesters storm government building days before World Cup
Mexico City: Protesters in Mexico on Wednesday stormed a government building days ahead of the World Cup opener, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted she will not “fall into the…
France’s coach says William Saliba ‘fine’ ahead of World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “fine” and could play a match tomorrow if needed.The comments came two days after report…
Yamal could be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener with Cape Verde
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal could make Spain’s World Cup finals opener against Cape Verde after positive news on hisongoing fight for fitness. The 18-year-old has been ruled out o…
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns
Attendees of the World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into venues due to safety concerns, FIFA said on Thursday, following a last-minute change to its S…
Oil rises, stocks slip on fragile Mideast peace hopes
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, edging closer to $100 a barrel while stocks fell as further attacks between the United States and Iran dented hopes of an imminent peace deal.Wall Str…
Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape
Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising concerns about food supplies in the world’s most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern coul…
Trump says Iran talks could yield result this weekend
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran could yield results over the coming weekend and are going “very well.””I hear the negotiation itself is going very we…
Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO
Food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year, with young children worst hit, the World Health Organization…