FIFA ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
A boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by th…
Matches postponed amid Guadalajara violence, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city
Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara in the wake of a military operation that left cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera dead, with FIFA mon…
ECB stresses Hundred inclusivity after reports of Pakistan players being shunned
The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight Hundred franchises said on Tuesday that players must not be excluded based on nationality, after reports that Indian-owned team…
‘Aroya’ cruise ship calls at Muscat, Khasab ports
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) celebrated the arrival of the cruise ship Aroya on its first visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The ship visited the Port Sultan Qab…
Gold rises as tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand
Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal during Asian trading, amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling tha…
Trump prefers to solve the Iran crisis through diplomacy
Washington – US President Donald Trump said he wanted to solve the confrontation with Iran through diplomatic means but warned that he would never allow Tehran to develop nuclear w…
Eid Al Fitr likely to be celebrated on March 20
MUSCAT, FEB 24Eid Al Fitr in Oman is likely to be celebrated on March 20 (Friday) as per astronomical calculations. This joyous occasion marks the end of the fasting month of Ramad…
Call for sanctions against Israel over West Bank moves
Palestinians on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, welcoming a joint condemnation by nearly 20 countries of new Israeli measures aimed at tightening control over the occu…
Seeb clinch eighth straight volleyball Shield
MUSCAT, FEB 24Seeb Club reaffirmed their dominance over Omani volleyball, clinching the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Shield 2025–26 title after defeating Al Bashayer in st…
Former coach Macci says Serena certain to make comeback
NEW YORK: Serena Williams’ former coach Rick Macci believes the 23-time Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis and said the 44-year-old is “going all out…