FIFA refuses Iran request to move games to Mexico
Mexico City: FIFA has decided against moving Iran’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico despite the war in the Middle East, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said…
Pakistan PM meets Vance as talks commence
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday, the former’s office said, adding that peace talks to end the M…
Oman’s aviation sector stays steady in 2026
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a growth in international and domestic passengers in the first two months of 2026, compared to the previous year.Although impacted by cancell…
How often should I replace my running shoes?
Q: I’ve heard a lot of different things about how long running shoes should last. How do I know when it’s time for a new pair?A: Once you find the right pair of running shoes, it c…
For patients leaving the ICU, the struggle has only just begun
The accident happened in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16. Joseph Masterson, a lawyer who was just days from retiring at age 63, suffered cardiac arrest while driving, plowed into a guardrail…
Waking up in pain? Your sleep position may need adjusting
Ever wake up with a crick in your neck or a pain in your lower back? Are you roused from sleep by heartburn, or a partner complaining that you snore?If you answered “yes” to any of…
US, Iran peace talks set to begin in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – The U.S. and Iran were to hold negotiations in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Saturday, seeking to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks in…
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth
HOUSTON – The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in spac…
Sayyid Badr regrets his physical absence in Conference
MUSCAT: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al Busaidi on Friday expressed regret at being unable to attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in person due to the current circumstanc…
Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that US warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal, in an interview with…