GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks reel as silver and cryptocurrencies whipsaw
SINGAPORE: A global stock rout on Wall Street spilled into Asia on Friday, leaving investors dazed and many regional benchmarks in the red as wrenching volatility gripped preciou…
Iran, US start crucial talks in Oman
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday in efforts to overcome sharp differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but a dis…
Benzema scores hat-trick on his debut for Al Hilal
Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and grabbed an assist on his debut for Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal as they thrashed lowly Al Akhdoud 6-0 on Thursday.The 38-year-old joine…
Lookman shines on Atletico debut in 5-0 Betis rout
SEVILLE, Spain: Ademola Lookman starred on his debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring and assisting in a 5-0 demolition of Real Betis on Thursday to seal a place in the Copa del Rey…
Muscat Classic takes place today
Muscat: Now into its fourth edition, the Muscat Classic takes place on Friday and features on the ProSeries calendar, ahead of the Tour of Oman (7-11 February 2026), which has been…
Draper makes winning return as Britain take Davis Cup lead
Paris, France:Jack Draper made his return to action with an emphatic victory for Great Britain in their Davis Cup first round qualifier in Norway on Thursday, while his team-mate C…
Bengaluru win WPL after record chase against Delhi
Vadodara, India: Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll smashed half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased a record 204 to beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets and lift their sec…
Chris on top, Scottie in trouble at WM Phoenix Open
Chris Gotterup owns a two-stroke lead at the WM Phoenix Open after shooting an 8-under-par 63 in the first round at TPC Scottsdale that was suspended due to darkness Thursday in A…
Iran, US prepare for talks in Muscat
Muscat – Iran and the United States were preparing for talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there was any prospect of diplomatic progress on the Iranian nucle…
VAT revenues hit RO 631 million
Muscat: Value added tax (VAT) touched RO 631 million out Oman’s total tax kitty of RO 1.373 billion underlining how it has become a major non-oil revenue stream since it took effec…