How healthy is olive oil?
Many of the healthiest communities worldwide have something in common — diets rich in olive oil.The ingredient, especially the extra-virgin variety, is full of fatty acids and heal…
‘More jobs likely for plumbers, electricians and steelworkers’
DAVOS: Biting cold, political tensions and doubts about artificial intelligence did nothing to curb the enthusiasm of business leaders in Davos over technology’s ability to create…
‘Sinners’ breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nods
Los Angeles: Vampire period horror film “Sinners” smashed the all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations, the Academy announced on Thursday.The blues-inflected drama set in the 193…
Berlin doubts Russian flexibility in UAE talks
Germany expressed doubts that Moscow would be willing to compromise to end the Ukraine war at talks to be held in the UAE between Ukrainian, Russian and US envoys.”There are still…
Snowfall brings relief to water-scarce Kabul
An Afghan man rides a bicycle along a road during snowfall in the green zone area of Kabul on January 22, 2026. Severe storms and a rain-triggered landslide have killed at least ni…
Danish PM visits Greenland for talks after Trump climbdown
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived on Friday in Nuuk for talks with her Greenlandic counterpart after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down fro…
Fury grows over five-year-old’s detention in US immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS: Outrage grew on Friday at the detention of a five-year-old boy in a massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, as US Vice President JD Vance defended federal agents…
Nine teams launch Muscat Nights 3×3 showdown
Muscat: The Muscat Nights International 3×3 Basketball Championship officially kicked off on Friday, organised by the Oman Basketball Association as part of the Muscat Nights, high…
Ali al Balushi clocks season-best at Swedish indoor athletics
MUSCAT: Oman’s leading sprinter Ali al Balushi delivered an impressive start to his indoor season after producing a strong performance at the Bauhaus—Galan Indoor Athletics Champio…
Al Attiyah, Carrera overcome punctures to keep lead
SUHAR: Nasser Saleh al Attiyah and Candido Carrera overcame two slow punctures to hold the advantage at the end of a punishing first leg of the 29th Oman International Rally on Fri…