Windies beat South Africa by six runs in 10-over shootout
Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 48 in 22 balls to help West Indies to a six-run victory over hosts South Africa in a Twenty20 International reduced to 10 overs per side at T…
Arsenal end slump with 4-0 romp at Leeds, Liverpool crush Newcastle
LEEDS, England: Premier League leaders Arsenal ended their mini-slump with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday to move seven points clear as champions Liverpool cr…
Rafah crossing to reopen, giving Gazans way out of war-torn strip
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is set to reopen on Sunday after almost a year, allowing Palestinians to leave the war-torn territory and marking the end…
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers
Shanghai – Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit…
‘Immortal’ Indian comics keep up with changing times
Bengaluru – When India’s comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: Introduce children to the country’s vast universe of Hindu gods, legends,…
Did AI take your job, or was your employer ‘AI-Washing’?
A company might lay people off for any number of reasons: It didn’t meet financial targets. It overhired. Tariffs, or the loss of a big client, rocked it.But lately, many companies…
Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost
Dhaka – Textile worker Sabina Khatun is in limbo after losing her job during sweeping factory closures, caught up like millions in Bangladesh in the fallout from a 2024 uprising th…
Advanced Air Mobility trials to gain momentum: CAA
MUSCAT – The National Aviation Strategy is aiming at integrating the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Programme, incorporating advanced air transport technologies, including drones, in…
Muscat Nights 2026 edition: A record-breaking success
The Muscat Nights 2026 festival, which concluded on Saturday, January 31, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the event’s history. Attracting around two million visitors over i…
Gas leak blast in Bandar Abbas; Oman offers condolences
An explosion that hit a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday was caused by a gas leak, according to a preliminary assessment, the local head of th…