The Strait of Hormuz was supposed to be too big to fail
The Strait of Hormuz is usually an idyllic place for a vacation. Expatriates stationed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, travel by road to Musandam in Oman, which juts into the strai…
UK allows US to use bases
London – Britain has authorised the United States to use its bases to strike Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, the government said Friday.A spokesperson…
US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to the Middle East: Officials
The US military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their re…
Iran claims big blow against its enemies
Iran’s Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Friday the country had dealt its enemies a “dizzying blow” in the war with the United States and Israel, as fresh blasts hit Tehran on t…
Nato relocates Iraq mission due to Mideast war
BRUSSELS: Nato said on Friday it was ‘adjusting’ its mission in Iraq, with a French military source confirming the non-combat force was being temporarily relocated because of the M…
Spain to spend €5 bn to ease war fallout
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Friday a sweeping package worth €five billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, inclu…
Attack causes fire at Kuwait oil refinery
Firefighters battled another blaze at a Kuwait oil refinery on Friday after a fresh drone attack from Iran where millions were marking the country’s New Year with muted celebration…
Eid marked with prayers, exchange of greetings
Salalah/Khasab/Muscat: The governorates of the Sultanate of Oman celebrated the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Friday. Large crowds of citizens and residents performed the Eid prayer…
Rajasthan keen to shield teenager Sooryavanshi from the media glare
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals will thrust Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the spotlight when he opens the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal this season but captain Riyan Parag is keen to sh…
Spain v Egypt friendly to go ahead in Barcelona
Egypt’s friendly against Spain will go ahead in Barcelona this month after the match was moved from Qatar due to the conflict in the Middle East, the Egyptian Football Associati…