President Trump will not attend US team’s World Cup opener
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will not be in attendance when the United States opens its World Cup competition against Paraguay on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.That was confi…
His Majesty Extends Condolences to Thailand’s King on the Passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand following the passing of his daughter,…
Thailand Lowers Flags for 15 Days Following Death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Thailand: Thailand has announced that flags will be flown at half-mast at all government offices and educational institutions for 15 days, beginning June 12, 2026, following the de…
South Korea rally to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in opener
Mexico: South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign thanks to goals by Hwang In-beom and Oh H…
Empty seats at match renews concerns over ticket prices
Mexico: FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday’s World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, but swathes of empty seats around the stad…
Canada ready to embrace pressure as injury clouds begin to clear
TORONTO: Jesse Marsch has a simple message for anyone wondering whether his Canada side are ready for the weight of a home World Cup: they are not just ready for it, they want it.C…
USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
Los Angeles: Guy JACKSON The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles.The World Cup co-hosts k…
Mexico get World Cup party started with 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa
MEXICO CITY: Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the op…
Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils 2026 Top 100 Entrepreneurs
Expanded cohort reflects the scale, diversity, maturity, and economic impact of African entrepreneurship.
The Foreign Minister, EU Foreign Policy Chief discuss regional developments
MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a phone call from Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Polic…