Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title
Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday, capturing the title six years after letting a g…
United States women fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
BERLIN: Daniel WIGHTON The United States won the women’s basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France 97-79 thanks to an excellent second-half…
Oman Karate strengthens Asian presence
MUSCAT: Oman strengthened its presence on the Asian karate scene through its participation in the 24th Asian Karate Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships, held in Amman, Jordan, from…
Seven centres set for Handball Festival
MUSCAT: The Oman Handball Association, through its Athlete Development Centres Committee, will organise the 2026 Athlete Development Centres Handball Festival on September 18 and 1…
Oman-Botswana relations: Towards economic partnerships, promising investments
Muscat: With firm steps and a steadfast vision, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik continues to strengthen partnership with various world countries and to broaden the horizons of…
Obsession’ director and star reflect on success
Curry Barker knew he was making a good movie when he directed “Obsession” — but he never expected it to become a box office phenomenon that would make Hollywood obsessed with him.O…
From Mountain to Cup: The Living Heritage of Saatar Café
In the quiet alleys of Rustaq, where the indigenous rugged mountains stand like ancient guardians soaring into the soft sky, Saatar Café has quietly become one of the region’s rare…
Stallone biopic ‘I Play Rocky’ receives standing ovation at TIFF
“I Play Rocky,” a new film which traces the path of a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone fighting to create the movie that would make him a star, premiered Saturday at the Toronto Int…
Chris Rock returns to directing with ‘Misty Green’
Comedy star Chris Rock has returned to directing after a decade-long pause by making a drama but said that does not hint at a future filled with darker work.”I’m always going to be…
His Majesty to visit Botswana and Angola
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will embark on state visits to the friendly republics of Botswana and Angola from Wednesday.The visits will focus on bilateral cooperat…