US Secretary of State Open to Meetings with Chinese, Russian Counterparts at ASEAN Meeting
Muscat: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, has expressed openness to holding bilateral meetings with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov,
Google Makes Gemini Spark Smart Assistant Available for Mac Users
Google: Google has announced that Gemini Spark, its AI agent, is now available to Mac users. The move will enhance its competition with other desktop
SpaceX Successfully Deploys 24 Starlink Satellites to Enhance Global Internet Coverage
California: The American company “SpaceX” launched 24 “Starlink” satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand satellite internet coverage around the world.
Dollar Strengthens as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Safe-Haven Demand
Muscat: The dollar edged higher against most major currencies at the start of Asian trading today, as the escalating US-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher and kept investor sentiment fragile following last week’s market turbulence.
According to O…
Oil Jumps 3% as Escalating US-Iran Hostilities Disrupt Supply Routes
Muscat: Oil prices surged three percent today, with Brent crude climbing above $90 a barrel as intensifying attacks between the United States and Iran in the Middle East disrupted energy shipments and heightened supply fears. Brent crude futures advan…
Ebola Death Toll in Congo Rises to 600
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise to 598 as Outbreak Persists
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Deteriorating Bone Health
Spain and France Set for Blockbuster World Cup Semi-Final Clash
Dallas: All eyes turn tomorrow Tuesday to the Dallas Stadium in Texas, USA, which will host the much-anticipated historic showdown between Spain and France in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This encounter carries all the hallmarks of an e…
Sports Flame 2026 Event to Launch in Muscat Tuesday
Muscat: The Sports Flame 2026 event, one of the Sultanate of Oman’s premier summer sports and entertainment festivals, will officially open this Tuesday, at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
According to Oman News Agency, the two-day event prov…
Shooting Championship for Firearms, Air-Pressure Weapons Gets Underway
Muscat: The 2026 edition of the Oman Shooting Association Championship commenced today at the National Olympic Shooting Complex in Muscat. The event features competitions in 50m pistol shooting (Center-Fire) and 10m Olympic air-pressure events (rifle …
Switzerland Edge Colombia on Penalties to Complete World Cup Quarter-Final Line-Up
Vancouver: Switzerland sealed the final quarter-final spot at the 2026 World Cup, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in their round-of-16 tie at Vancouver Stadium in Canada.
According to Oman News Agency, the match finished 0-0 a…
Oman Football Association Announces Draw Results for Women’s Futsal League
Muscat: The Women’s Committee of Oman Football Association has announced the results of the draw for the Women’s Futsal League for the 2026/2027 sports season, featuring the participation of nine clubs. The league competitions are set to commence in S…