CDAA deploys first support unit to Dhofar ahead of Khareef
Muscat: The first support force from the CDAA in Muscat Governorate set off today for Dhofar Governorate as part of early preparations for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, reflectin…
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion
Oman Air is looking to capitalise on the Gulf state’s appeal as a largely untapped tourism destination as it launches flights from Muscat to Singapore on Thursday and considers…
Bangladesh warns of dengue surge as weather aids spread
Bangladesh could face a sharp increase in dengue infections over the next two months, health experts warned, as wet weather and inadequate mosquito control spur a wider outbreak…
100,000 killed in Myanmar post-coup conflict
More than 100,000 people have been killed across all sides in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered civil war, a conflict monitor said Wednesday.Since the Februar…
Oman extends single-use plastic bag ban in fifth phase
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has begun implementing the fifth phase of the decision banning the use of single-use plastic bags, under Ministerial Decision No. (8/2024), a…
Fans fuel the knockout atmosphere
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US coach Pochettino cool on favourites tag against Bosnia after WC shocks
SANTA CLARA: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday dismissed the co-hosts’ standing as favourites to win their World Cup round-of-32 clash against Bosnia, being wary a…
Belgium’s golden generation face Senegal in last-chance saloon
HOUSTON: The last of Belgium’s golden generation take a final shot at World Cup glory having come through a mixed group stage and ahead of a last-32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday a…
Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador
MEXICO CITY: Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, sen…
Haaland send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
Arlington: Peter STEBBINGS Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday…