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…
Apple’s new foldable iPhone is here. How do review it?
It doesn’t flip — it folds. That was the buzz when Apple unveiled its new iPhone Duo this week at a media event in Cupertino, California. The event gave journalists the opportunity…
Myanmar airport shut after rebel drone attack: security sources
Yangon, Myanmar: Myanmar’s second-busiest airport was closed for two days on Friday, security sources told AFP, a day after the military-backed government accused pro-democracy reb…
Iran FM, Pak army chief Munir discuss Ansar Allah attacks on Saudi
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Pakistani army chief Asim Munir discussed finding ways to restore diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Tehran’s conflict with…
Iran, Gulf Ministers to meet in Salalah for Hormuz deal: Reports
AgenciesGulf foreign ministers plan to meet their Iranian counterpart in a push by Oman and Iran to secure buy-in for a temporary deal to manage shipping through the Strait…
Al Jabal Al Akhdar to be Gulf Tourism capital for 2027
Muscat: The tenth meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers have adopted Al Jabal Al Akhdar the Gulf Tourism Capital for 2027.It also extended support to the …
GCC Unified Tourist visa launched soon: Report
Muscat: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has said that the Unified Gulf GCC Tourist Visa will be launched soon. “This will represent an imp…
Ansar Allah seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Ansar Allah seized control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha on Thursday, military sources said, posing a further threat to global energy supplies hours after…