MSF calls Israeli ban a ‘grave blow’ to Gaza aid
Jerusalem: International charity Doctors Without Borders on Friday condemned a “grave blow to humanitarian aid” after Israel revoked the status it needs to operate in Gaza for refu…
Al Qurum Natural Park is bustling with families
Bright Nights and Lasting Memories, says Muscat Municipality and it is true for thousands of children enjoying the various attractions of the month-long festival. People must make…
Miami, Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four
NEW YORK: Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit on Thu…
Greece, Argentina make winning starts at United Cup
PERTH, Australia: Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to a 3-0 win over Japan on Friday in group play at the ATP-WTA Uni…
Al Oruba move to second as Saham keep up pressure
Muscat, Dec 2Al Oruba secured a valuable and hard-fought 2–1 victory over Masirah in their Beach Soccer League clash at the sandy pitch of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Baush…
Nortje gets nod for South Africa’s T20 World Cup campaign
JOHANNESBURG: Injury-prone fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Friday named in South Africa’s 15-man squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.The 32-year-old has ha…
Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘stereotyping’
SYDNEY: Usman Khawaja said on Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia’s first Muslim T…
Is there a better way to cut a cake?
Rachel SugarFor the entirety of my life, I thought I understood how to cut a cake.If it’s a sheet cake, well, the process is so obvious it’s embarrassing to talk about. But a round…
Why Oman appeals to thoughtful travellers
IN an era where travel choices are increasingly shaped by algorithms, social media reels and checklist-driven itineraries, a quieter and more discerning global travel movement is t…
From stocks and sharesto coins and bars
By Anmol ChoubeySilver surged past $80 an ounce for the first time on Monday, propelled by strong industrial and investment demand, persistent supply shortfalls, its recent design…