Mango season brings Qurayat to life
The mango season has begun in the Wilayat of Qurayat, particularly in Hail Al Ghaf village, known for producing some of Oman’s finest mango varieties. REPORT ON P3 PHOTO BY Mohame…
After Artemis II, Nasa eyes Moon landings
WASHINGTON: With Artemis II successfully completing its historic lunar mission on Friday, Nasa is banking on billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk for the next step: landing astron…
Oman sees a growth in visitors in 2026, before the war
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman saw an increase of 12.6 percent in visitors in the first two months of 2026.It may be noted that the Iran-US/Israel war started on February 28, which…
FIFA’s latest World Cup ticket category tops $4k per seat
It just got more expensive to sit in prime seats at the 2026 World Cup.Already facing backlash for ticket prices, FIFA has added “front category” admission to its sales website…
FIFA refuses Iran request to move games to Mexico
Mexico City: FIFA has decided against moving Iran’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico despite the war in the Middle East, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said…
Pakistan PM meets Vance as talks commence
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday, the former’s office said, adding that peace talks to end the M…
Oman’s aviation sector stays steady in 2026
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a growth in international and domestic passengers in the first two months of 2026, compared to the previous year.Although impacted by cancell…
How often should I replace my running shoes?
Q: I’ve heard a lot of different things about how long running shoes should last. How do I know when it’s time for a new pair?A: Once you find the right pair of running shoes, it c…
For patients leaving the ICU, the struggle has only just begun
The accident happened in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16. Joseph Masterson, a lawyer who was just days from retiring at age 63, suffered cardiac arrest while driving, plowed into a guardrail…
Waking up in pain? Your sleep position may need adjusting
Ever wake up with a crick in your neck or a pain in your lower back? Are you roused from sleep by heartburn, or a partner complaining that you snore?If you answered “yes” to any of…