Oil holds above $100, stocks fall as Iran targets Hormuz
Hong Kong – Oil prices held gains above $100 Friday, and most equity markets dropped after Iran’s leader called for the blocking of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and the opening up…
Watkins goal earns Villa win at Lille, Bologna and Roma draw
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ: Aston Villa came away from Lille with a 1-0 win thanks to Ollie Watkins’ goal in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Bologna an…
Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup
Rights groups have urged FIFA to ensure the 2026 World Cup upholds commitments to inclusivity and safety, warning that U.S. immigration policies and concerns over press freedom…
Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranians sailors killed in US attack
Colombo – The remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed when their frigate was torpedoed off Sri Lanka earlier this month will be repatriated on Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Thush…
Omani crude closes at a record high of $144.36
The Oman crude closed at US$144.36 on Friday for May 26 delivery.The crude price increased by US$ 9.61 from Thursday’s price of $134.75The price surpassed $144 per barrel today, ex…
Two expats killed, several injured in Suhar drone attack
Muscat: A security source reported that two drones crashed in the Wilayat of Suhar. One crashed in the Al-Awahi industrial area, resulting in the deaths of two expatriates and seve…
Refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq: US military
Washington – An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military said Thursday.”One…
Mojtaba Khamenei vows Iran will fight on, keep Strait of Hormuz closed
DUBAI/BEIRUT – Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in def…
Oman condemns attacks on the Iranian territories
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the Israeli-US attacks on Iranian territories, while also denouncing all forms of aggression and assaults targeting countries in the re…
McIlroy is ‘game-time decision’ for the Players
MIAMI: Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said on Wednesday he will be a “game-time decision” when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.T…