Maersk suspends two shipping services
One of the world’s biggest container shipping groups, said on Friday it has temporarily suspended two services linking the Middle East to Asia and Europe as the Iran conflict con…
Citizens arrive safely from Iran, GCC via land
Muscat – In light of the current developments in the region, the Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, implemented the necessary…
Oman’s crude crosses $100-mark
Muscat- The Oman Cude broke the $100 US barrier on Friday, closing at $100.31 for delivery next May.The Omani crude price increased by $5.84 from Thursday’s $94.47.The monthly aver…
War enters ‘next phase’ as strikes hit Iran, Lebanon
Tehran – Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on Friday, as Israel escalated a new phase in the Middle East war that has spiralled rapidly throughout the region and beyond.AFPTV i…
Iran missile fire sparks explosions over Tel Aviv
The Iranian missile fire caused explosions across Tel Aviv and damage in central Israel on Thursday. Still, there were no reported casualties, and residents have been cleared to le…
Koorathon tournament reaches quarterfinal stage
Muscat: The group stage of the inaugural “Koorathon” Football Tournament for Higher Education Institutions, organised by the Oman Logistics Academy, concluded with eight teams secu…
Iran’s World Cup uncertainty leaves Tucson training facility in limbo
TUCSON, Arizona: Eighteen months of preparation hang in the balance at a Tucson-based multi-use sports facility, where organisers say they remain in daily contact with FIFA about…
Morocco coach Regragui quits post as World Cup looms
RABAT: Morocco coach Walid Regragui quit his job on Thursday, only three months ahead of the World Cup finals and ending weeks of speculation around his future as he said the team…
Tottenham relegation fears deepen with home loss
LONDON: The spectre of Premier League relegation loomed ever larger for Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday after a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace left them teetering just above the…
President Trump honors Messi at White House
Lionel Messi drew high praise from President Donald Trump as the Argentine superstar and his Inter Miami team were honored at the White House on Thursday for winning the MLS Cup…