Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
London: Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal’s title rivals that their ruthless 4-1 rout of Aston Villa showed they are on track to win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.Art…
One Gaza girl’s fight to survive extreme hunger
In early October, Hoda Abu al-Naja, age 12, landed in a hospital in the Gaza Strip because severe malnutrition was ravaging her body.In six months, she had lost a third of her weig…
‘Sincaraz’ set to dominate as 2026 tennis kicks off
Sydney: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases…
Australian cricket great Damien ‘in induced coma’
Sydney: Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said Wednesday.The 54-year-…
LIV Golf still without OWGR points ahead of 2026
LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending.Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issu…
Verstappen earns 5th straight driver of year nod
Max Verstappen was voted the Formula 1 Driver of the Year by his colleagues for the fifth straight year despite falling short of his fifth consecutive world championship.Season c…
MoHT implements “Dolphins in Prehistoric Oman” Project
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT) is implementing a project titled “Dolphins in Prehistoric Oman (DExPO)”, aimed at enhancing the understanding of the relationshi…
UN raps Israel’s moves against agency for Palestinians
GENEVA: The United Nations warned on Tuesday that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic services such…
Happy Planet 2026
People enjoy a walk among New Year decorations in the form of planets in central Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. — AFP
National Heart Centre enhances efficiency, reduces waiting lists
MUSCAT: The National Heart Centre at the Royal Hospital has achieved a notable national milestone in developing cardiac imaging services. It implemented a sustainable model combini…