First day of Ramadhan likely on Feb 19, Eid on March 20
Muscat: Astronomers in the Sultanate of Oman have predicted that the first day of Ramadhan this year is likely to fall on Thursday (February 19). This means Eid al Fitr will fall o…
EA urges companies to update emergency pollution response plans
Muscat: The Environment Authority has issued a public notice urging all licensed companies and establishments in Oman to comply with the Environment Protection and Pollution Contro…
Boeing eyes booming Southeast Asian skies
Southeast Asia offered the biggest growth potential for global air travel, Boeing said on Wednesday as it forecast demand for almost 5,000 new aircraft in the region over the next…
Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles
Tehran – Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers.The law prev…
Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka
Pallekele, Sri Lanka: Jacob Bethell underlined his importance to England’s T20 World Cup hopes as he spun them to a hard-fought 12-run win over Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 clean sw…
Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier
Paris, France: Jack Draper insists he is “still improving” as he prepares to return from a long-term injury absence this week in Britain’s Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Osl…
AC Milan close gap on city rivals Inter after 3-0 win
BOLOGNA, Italy: Adrien Rabiot scored one goal and laid on another as AC Milan eased to a commanding 3-0 Serie A victory over hosts Bologna on Tuesday to keep the heat on their ci…
Child-related crimes are worrying, need to be highlighted: Public Prosecution
Muscat: The increase in cases of crimes committed against children is a worrying situation, especially sexual harassment, and it has to be tackled with an awareness campaign, accor…
Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 to reach League Cup final
LONDON: Arsenal booked their spot in the League Cup final by beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday thanks to an injury-time goal by former Blues attacker Kai Hav…
Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% as tensions flare
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday on safe-haven appeal, as renewed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran added to the yellow metal’s recent upswing that saw it mark…