Zverev grinds past Halys, Gauff keeps rolling at US Open
* Zverev survives another five-set thriller* Ailing Auger-Aliassime defeated by Khachanov* Osaka and Keys dig deep to make third round* Former champion Gauff clears Badosa hurdle*…
From Oman to Iceland, a 43-day ride into the Arctic
When Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman circled the globe on motorcycles in Long Way Round, they had each other – someone to share the fear, the breakdowns, and the doubt. Loay bin…
Food poisoning causes long-term gut damage
It’s been two months since Ericka Ratliff, 55, fell ill with cyclospora, yet she is still dealing with sharp abdominal pains and sudden urges to go to the bathroom. “It’s very unpr…
Narrative meets the visual in Zayana’s Windows
Jassim al TarshiA close reading of Zayana’s Windows, a collection of very short stories by Omani writer Bashayer Hibras, reveals a striking feature running through much of the book…
Two rescued alive 9 days after Nepal tunnel disaster
Rescuers pulled two survivors from a tunnel linked to a hydropower station on Nepal’s Trishuli River on Friday, nine days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore through its valley,…
Five European nations seek migrant return deals
Five European nations aim to sign deals this year to send migrants without legal residency to countries outside the European Union, they said at a meeting hosted by Denmark on Frid…
Third German grid sabotage attempt as state election looms
An attempt has been made to short-circuit an electricity grid transformer south of Duesseldorf in western Germany, according to police, the newspaper Bild reported on Friday, heigh…
Why international law and diplomacy matter now more than ever
Recent global conflicts demonstrate a troubling shift in international politics driven by two primary factors: a declining adherence to international law alongside open contempt fo…
Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off: Report
BENGALURU: An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to New Delhi last month issued a stall warning when seatbelt signs were off, while a rapid pitch up and then down threw passengers a…
HM issues ten Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued 10 Royal Decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No (67/2026) promulgates the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotr…