Omani frankincense registered as global geographical indication
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a milestone with the international registration of Omani frankincense as a geographical indication (GI) with the World Intellectual Prope…
Shipping traffic remains at virtual standstill through Hormuz, data shows
LONDON: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at a virtual standstill on Monday with just three crossings in the space of 12 hours, according to shipping data.Th…
Porcelain cockatoo steals show at Bayern’s title celebrations
MUNICH, Germany: A porcelain cockatoo was the star of Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title celebrations at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, with the Bavarians’ lucky charm also featurin…
Advantage Man City as Haaland seals crucial win over Arsenal
MANCHESTER: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland picked the perfect time to end his lean spell in the Premier League with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal…
Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming
Barcelona: Up-and-coming Frenchman Arthur Fils beat Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to lift the Barcelona clay-court title on Saturday with Roland Garros just a month away.**…
Rybakina outclasses Muchova to win Stuttgart WTA title
Stuttgart, Germany: Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina picked up her second title of the year as she outclassed Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 to win the WTA Stuttgart indoor clay-…
Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season
Kolkata: Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a low-scoring contest o…
Arya, Connolly help Punjab hammer Lucknow in IPL
India: Explosive knocks from opener Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly helped top of the table Punjab Kings hammer Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to stay unbeaten in the season Su…
7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
Tokyo – A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).The quak…
Oman set for strong start at Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026
The Oman national teams have intensified preparations for participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, as the beach handball team opens its campaign today with matches…