Greece, Argentina make winning starts at United Cup
PERTH, Australia: Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to a 3-0 win over Japan on Friday in group play at the ATP-WTA Uni…
Miami, Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four
NEW YORK: Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit on Thu…
Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘stereotyping’
SYDNEY: Usman Khawaja said on Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia’s first Muslim T…
Nortje gets nod for South Africa’s T20 World Cup campaign
JOHANNESBURG: Injury-prone fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Friday named in South Africa’s 15-man squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.The 32-year-old has ha…
Stocks hit highest since 2021 in first session of New Year
Emerging market stocks hit a near five-year high in the first trading session of 2026 as a batch of data showed solid manufacturing activity, setting an upbeat tone for a year tha…
From stocks and sharesto coins and bars
By Anmol ChoubeySilver surged past $80 an ounce for the first time on Monday, propelled by strong industrial and investment demand, persistent supply shortfalls, its recent design…
Why Oman appeals to thoughtful travellers
IN an era where travel choices are increasingly shaped by algorithms, social media reels and checklist-driven itineraries, a quieter and more discerning global travel movement is t…
Is there a better way to cut a cake?
Rachel SugarFor the entirety of my life, I thought I understood how to cut a cake.If it’s a sheet cake, well, the process is so obvious it’s embarrassing to talk about. But a round…
Swiss investigators identify fire victims
Swiss investigators raced on Friday to identify victims of a ski resort fire at a New Year’s celebration that killed some 40 people and injured around 115 more, in one of the count…
9 ways to take care of your mental health
Christina Caron and Dana G. SmithAs 2025 comes to a close, and another busy holiday season wraps up, pause to spare a thought for your brain. Does it need some TLC? These tips can…