Ukraine needs a ‘Victory First’ aid strategy
Since Russia’s full-scale war in February 2022, Ukraine has received $145 billion in international financial assistance. While this support, generously provided by partner countrie…
Rich country debt will spur tax and price hikes
Government borrowing is unsustainable in the United States and much of Europe. There is also huge pressure to increase spending on climate, defence and ageing populations. Some mix…
Oman handball team gears up for Asian tourney
MUSCAT: The Oman national handball team began its first phase of preparations on Tuesday ahead of the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship, which will take place in Kuwait from J…
Mussanah gears up for 2025 Optimist Asian and Oceanian championship
Al MUSANNAH: The opening races of the 2025 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship got underway on Monday at Oman Sail’s Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Resort. Organised by Oman…
61 countries took part in Ironman 70.3 championship
MUSCAT: Hundreds of athletes from over 61 countries including Oman and the UAE recently vied for the top positions of the Dhofar Municipality Ironman 70.3 championship which conclu…
Al Farsi delivers strong show, esports team set for debut
Muscat: Oman’s national esports team begins its first appearance at the third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain on Wednesday at 12 pm (Oman time), competing in Rocket League after compl…
Kpop Demon Hunters and the Transnational Sound of Diaspora
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Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment ride past autumn foliage during Changing of the King’s Life Guard ceremony in London. – Reuters
Exploring South Korea’s heritage, cosmetic innovation together
As my plane descended into Seoul on a clear, sunlit morning, the city unfolded beneath me — a tapestry of modern towers, winding streets and distant green hills. In the parks, smal…
From refugee to entrepreneur: Sudanese woman starts café in Nairobi
Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali arrived in Nairobi as a refugee from Sudan and now runs a café that serves as a gathering place for the Sudanese diaspora.