2025: A global overview
From the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the year 2025 was defined by political shifts, a change in the papacy, and climate-driven disasters. North AmericaOn January 20,…
4 killed, three critically injured in Rustaq accident
Muscat: A road accident in Rustaq led to the death of 4 people and three critical injuries.The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that the hospital in Al Rustaq responded to the eme…
2026 Mega Cup: Football’s global juggernaut
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the planet’s premier sporting spectacle, is poised to become an event of unparalleled scale in its upcoming edition. The tournament will feature 48 nationa…
Cameroon, Ivory Coast draw heavyweight clash
MARRAKECH: Defending champions Ivory Coast took a lead that lasted only five minutes before Cameroon equalised to secure a 1-1 draw in their heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of…
Mahrez sends Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations last-16
RABAT: Riyad Mahrez scored a first half penalty as Algeria sealed their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in th…
Valencia coach Fernando Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident
JAKARTA: Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died with three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs said.Valencia said the…
Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz ‘disruptor’
Sydney: Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a “disruptor” to the pair’s tennis dominance….
Registration opens for Chinese, Spanish-speaking tourist guide programme
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) announced the opening of registration for a specialised tourist guiding programme targeting Omani nationals fluent in Chinese or…
Thunder end skid while Kawhi hits career-high 55
Washington, United States: Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia 129-104 on Sunday, snapping a two-gam…
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’
Dubai: Nick Kyrgios beat women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the “Battle of the Sexes” on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis f…