Attack causes fire at Kuwait oil refinery
Firefighters battled another blaze at a Kuwait oil refinery on Friday after a fresh drone attack from Iran where millions were marking the country’s New Year with muted celebration…
Nato relocates Iraq mission due to Mideast war
BRUSSELS: Nato said on Friday it was ‘adjusting’ its mission in Iraq, with a French military source confirming the non-combat force was being temporarily relocated because of the M…
Spain to spend €5 bn to ease war fallout
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Friday a sweeping package worth €five billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, inclu…
Iran claims big blow against its enemies
Iran’s Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Friday the country had dealt its enemies a “dizzying blow” in the war with the United States and Israel, as fresh blasts hit Tehran on t…
Ali enters semis of 60m dash at World Indoor Athletics
MUSCAT, MAR 20Oman’s sprinter Ali al Balushi advanced to the semis of Men’s 60 metres sprint on Friday at the World Athletics Indoor Championships which is underway in Poland until…
AFC halts bidding process for 2031, 2035 Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: The bidding process for the 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup tournaments has been halted due to pending changes in the global football calendar, the Asian Football Confeder…
Australia must be ‘smart’ to beat Japan in Asian Cup final: Coach
SYDNEY: Coach Joe Montemurro told his Australia team on Friday they must be adaptable and “smart” to win the Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 2010 and avenge two gut-wren…
Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa quarters, Villa advance
LONDON: Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarterfinals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out, while John McGinn inspi…
Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette
MIAMI: Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round on Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand S…
Global markets uneasy as war fears keep oil near $100
Stocks dipped and oil prices steadied on Friday, at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of an energy…