Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women’s T20 World Cup
Mumbai, India: Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women’s T20 World Cup, selectors said in announcing the squad on Saturday as they seek their f…
Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his ‘rhythm’
Chennai, India: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a “good space” — and not far from a big knock in the Indian Premier Leag…
Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to claim first Madrid Open title
Madrid: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her…
Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando
Miami: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium.Miami appeared to be on…
Clinical Chennai down Mumbai to keep playoff hopes alive
Chennai, India: Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 67 as Chennai Super Kings hammered fellow IPL giants Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Saturday to stay in the…
Merger results in unified marine bunkering and port logistics firm
MUSCAT: In a significant development for Oman’s maritime and logistics sector, Omani firms O Bunkering and Marafi Services have announced the completion of their merger, leading to…
RIA strives to preserve biological resources
MUSCAT: The Research and Innovation Authority (RIA), represented by the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre (Mawarid), continues its scientific efforts in collecting, pr…
Oman expands vegetation cover under Vision 2040
MUSCAT: Despite its arid landscape, vegetation cover in Oman remains a vital environmental asset. In recent years, the country has intensified efforts to expand and protect green c…
Renewed war with US ‘likely’: Iran military official
A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian nego…
Gulf Traffic Week begins today with focus on pedestrian safety
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join other GCC countries in marking the 38th edition of Gulf Traffic Week 2026, held under the theme ‘Cross Safely’, from May 3 to May 7. This ye…