Hamas agrees to some of the Gaza plan but seeks negotiations
Hamas has agreed to parts of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing all hostages, but said some points need further negotiation in a statement on…
Next time you consult an AI chatbot, remember one thing
Emily Willrich, 23 and her roommate had found the perfect apartment: spacious, reasonably priced and in a lively New York City neighbourhood. The only catch? One bedroom was much l…
Hamas wants more time on Gaza plan
A Hamas official said on Friday that the group still needed time to study a plan for Gaza put forward by US President Donald Trump and backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net…
All you want to know about 2025 Nobel prizes
The Nobel prizes are set to be announced from next week, starting with the award for medicine or physiology on Monday and ending with the unveiling of the winners in economics one…
Winged wonders of Salalah
In the misty mornings of Salalah’s Khareef Dhofar Season, while dragonflies skim over the still waters of Wadi Darbat, Sajid Hussain sits motionless, camera poised. A management pr…
Al Bashayer, Seeb shine in Group 2 openers with straight-set wins
Muscat: The first group of the First Division Volleyball League (2025–2026 season) kicks off on Saturday, with the participation of Majees, Masirah, Sohar, Saham and Al Shabab club…
Oman step up training sessions with 4 days for Qatar clash
MUSCAT: The Red Warriors began the second and last phase of their preparation camp on Thursday for the decisive AFC Asian Qualifiers — Road to 2026 — with a gym session before taki…
Russia hits Ukraine energy sites overnight
KYIV: Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile assault on several Ukrainian regions, primarily targeting energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s energy ministry said on Frida…
Finnish court clears crew in cable breach trial
HELSINKI: A Finnish district court ruled on Friday that it does not have jurisdiction to prosecute the captain and two officers of the Eagle S oil tanker, who are accused of breaki…
UK on ‘high alert’ following synagogue attack
Britain was on heightened alert on Friday following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue that killed two people, as police said they may have shot victims as the terrifying ass…