Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain
DUBAI: Iran and the United States have made some progress as they push for an agreement under Pakistani mediation, but more than halfway through a two-week truce big splits rema…
In tough times, Russians are turning to magic
MOSCOW: Self-described witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new client base: men fighting in eastern Ukraine, who, like a growing number of Russians, are drawn to the supernatural a…
Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: U.S. President Donald Trump said Lebanese and Israeli leaders will speak for the first time in decades on Thursday, while Pakistan said peace in Lebanon was esse…
Muttrah Cable Car trials, not there yet: Firm
Muttrah Teleferik has clarified that the operational trials of the cable car project have not started, which will be announced soon.With videos circulating about the cabins making…
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
Washington, United States: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war.”Iran is coming f…
Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach CL semi-finals
LONDON: Arsenal edged past Sporting to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive season with a 0-0 home draw earning them a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednes…
Bayern late late show sinks Real Madrid 6-4 in epic quarter-final
MUNICH, Germany: Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz and Michael Olise scored late goals to earn the hosts a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-fina…
HM receives Thailand Deputy PM; Oman’s role in evacuation of Thai crew praised
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. During the audi…
Shelton sinks Blockx to reach Munich quarters
Munich, Germany: American second seed Ben Shelton is through to the quarter-finals of the ATP event in Munich after beating Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) on Wednesday.T…
Pakistani mediators arrive in Iran to keep peace talks alive
Senior Pakistani mediators, including the army chief, Syed Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran, the Iranian capital, on Wednesday in an effort to shore up the ceasefire between Iran and…