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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…
Oman’s 263-year-old jackfruit tree still standing
MUSCAT, JUNE 30 In the town of Afi, in the Wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil, beside Al Dabiyah Mosque, a tall jackfruit tree of (Al Fins) has stood for more than two centuries. It carries…
Oman rejects transit fees on Strait of Hormuz ships
MUSCAT, JUNE 30The Sultanate of Oman does not support imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but it left open the possibility of discussing charges li…
Oman, Uzbekistan hold political consultation session
MUSCAT: The ninth round of political consultations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan was convened in Muscat on Tuesday.The Omani side was chaired by Shai…
ROP urges residents to secure homes before travel
MUSCAT, JUNE 30As families head away for the summer holidays, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is urging residents to take simple but effective precautions to safeguard their homes agai…
Oman participates in Bahrain Smart Cities Summit
MANAMA: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the ninth edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in t…