Low-pressure system to affect Oman from March 31-April 2
Muscat: As per the latest forecasts and analyses from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, the weather over the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a low-pressure syst…
Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran: report
Washington – The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran – potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz – thou…
Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts
ATLANTA: Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over the United States in their friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring al…
Mexico draw 0-0 with Portugal in Azteca reopening friendly
MEXICO CITY: Mexico and Portugal played out a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday in a friendly to mark the stadium’s reopening ahead of the World Cup.Portugal’s Joao Fe…
Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start
BENGALURU: Virat Kohli’s decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Be…
Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final, completes ‘Sunshine Double’
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Miami Open final on Saturday to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted ‘Sunsh…
Following directives on not using drones is national responsibility: CAA
Muscat: Specific directives on prohibiting flying activities is issued to safeguard public safety and adherence to these directives is a national responsibility, said the Civil Avi…
Attack on aluminium Bahrain plant wounds two
Two of Aluminium Bahrain’s employees were wounded in an Iranian attack on its facilities over the weekend, Bahrain state media reported on Sunday.Since the Middle East war erupted…
US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast
Washington – The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command said Saturday, as speculation soars about the possible deployment of US grou…
US envoy predicts Iran talks
A security source has reported that the port of Salalah was targeted by two unmanned aerial vehicles. The incident resulted in moderate injuries to an expatriate worker at the port…