Fewer forced from homes in 2025, says UNHCR
The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-term displacement remain unac…
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an…
US launches new strikes on targets in Iran
WASHINGTON: U.S. forces began launching additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran at 5:15 p.m. EDT (21:15 GMT), U.S. Central Command said in a post on X on Wedn…
Ministry of Economy, IMF discuss prospects for growth
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Economy on Wednesday received a team of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman.The two sides exchanged…
World Cup kickoff today after pre-tournament turbulence
MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off today (Thursday) with Fifa betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket p…
Trump says Iran will ‘have to pay the price’
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal and would now “have to pay the price,” while Tehran said it would reassess diplomatic engag…
Crown Prince of Bahrain receives Foreign Minister
MANAMA: Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received on Wednesday Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, alo…
Football festival ready to roll out
MEXICO CITYThe World Cup kicks off on Thursday with Fifa betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices a…
Saudi Arabia, Senegal end scoreless; Venezuela beat Iraq
LOS ANGELES: Saudi Arabia was held to a goalless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the two teams’ final friendly before the start of the World Cup.Giorgos Donis, Saudi…
Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland
AUBURN, United States: Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabam…