World must ‘accelerate’ clean energy transition: COP31 president
The global energy crisis has underscored the need for the world economy to transform and “accelerate the transition to clean energy”, the Turkish president-designate of the COP31 c…
Oman crude futures jump to $111.44 per barrel
Muscat: Oman crude oil futures surged to $111.44 per barrel at the end of April trading, tracking a broader global rally that has pushed oil prices sharply higher.Oil prices soared…
Iran defies Trump’s blockade as oil prices soar
Tehran: Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for months to come, in a c…
Baptiste ends Sabalenka’s Madrid title defence
Madrid: Hailey Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence in Madrid on Tuesday and halted the world number one’s 15-match winning streak with a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) quarter-fin…
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran ‘figuring out its leadership’
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran, which he said had informed the U.S. i…
Holders PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg
PARIS: Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of go…
MoE clarifies high school diploma equivalency requirements
Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a clarification addressing inquiries from parents regarding the equivalency of the High School Diploma for the current academic year…
Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram: EU
Brussels, Belgium: The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content — and put…
NZ’s Patel, Sharp named in T20 World Cup squad
Off-spinning all-rounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp are set to make their Women’s Twenty20 World Cup debuts after being named in the New Zealand squad for the tournament…
LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event
Washington, United States: LIV Golf postponed its planned June tournament in New Orleans on Tuesday, with officials saying they hope to reschedule an event for later this year.LIV…