Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan clash
Houston: A bullish Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous Japan side on Monday.Japan defeated Carlo Ancelotti’…
Germany fans dream of beating France, once past Paraguay
BOSTON: Germany fans gathering in Boston on Sunday, a day ahead of their team’s first World Cup knockout match against Paraguay, said they were confident about the chances of vi…
Canada reach last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
Los Angeles: Andrew MARSZAL Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as t…
French photographer finds inspiration in Oman’s landscapes, heritage
MUSCAT, JUNE 28 Drawn by Oman’s breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage and ever-changing light, award-winning French photographer Emmy Culianez has spent the past five yea…
Mango Gene Bank in Suhar boosts food security
SUHAR: The conservation of crop genetic resources has become a fundamental pillar for ensuring the sustainability of agricultural production and reinforcing food security.Guided by…
Anti-drug awareness exhibition opens
MUSCAT, JUNE 28An awareness exhibition aimed at strengthening public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and promoting a culture of prevention opened at Muscat Mall on Sunday to…
Symposium explores partnerships to prevent addiction
MUSCAT: Al Masarra Hospital on Sunday organised a symposium titled ‘Journey of recovery from addiction: From pain to stability through the integration of roles’. The symposium unde…
Iran, US step up attacks, threaten to escalate war
WASHINGTON: Iran launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain early on Sunday, shortly after President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the Iranian l…
Home care programme to ease pressureon health facilities
IBRA: The Ministry of Health celebrated the launch of the activities of the second edition of the first national training programme, ‘Training of Trainers’ (TOT), for home care ser…
Oman participates in panel discussions on judicial development in Milan
MILAN: Oman, represented by the Supreme Judiciary Council, participated in the panel discussions of the heads of supreme courts, organised by the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial…