Anthony Gordon stole the spotlight as Newcastle United delivered a dominant 6-1 victory over Qarabag in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie in Baku on Wednesday. Gordon netted an extraordinary four goals before halftime at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, putting Newcastle firmly in control of the tie. Malick Thiaw also scored…
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Qatar Ports Management Company have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing maritime and logistics cooperation and strengthening regional and international trade flows. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Mawani President Suliman Al-Mazroua and Qatar Ports Management Company Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khanji, in the presence…
Saudi intervention restores electricity to Socotra now as power crisis ends Saudi intervention restores electricity to Socotra now, bringing relief to thousands of residents after days of a widespread blackout that disrupted essential services across Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago. The outage affected homes, businesses, hospitals, and educational institutions, leaving the island without reliable power and creating…
A senior delegation from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania visited the Maritime Security Centre in Muscat as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in maritime affairs and security coordination. The delegation was headed by Sheikh Ahmedou Sidi, Director General of the Mauritanian Maritime Affairs Agency. Upon arrival at the headquarters of the Maritime Security Centre,…
Authorities in the Governorate of South Al Batinah have announced plans to organize more than 2,000 religious, educational and awareness activities during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. The Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in A’Rustaq confirmed that the initiative forms part of its preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH, with programs designed to reach…
Meta CEO Testifies About Youth Online Safety and Platform Responsibility for Teen Mental Health Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court this week amid rising scrutiny over the potential impact of social media platforms on adolescent mental health. The trial, which has attracted global attention, examines whether features on Instagram, Facebook, and other Meta-owned…
Ukraine Russia Peace Talks 2026 | Geneva Negotiations Highlight Deep Divisions Ukraine Russia peace talks 2026 have once again ended without a major breakthrough, as negotiations held in Geneva exposed the widening gap between Kyiv and Moscow on critical issues. With the war approaching its fifth year, expectations were already cautious, but the outcome reinforced…
The inaugural meeting of Trump’s Peace Board opened in Washington this week amid rising skepticism from international partners. Former US President Donald Trump has positioned the board as a global initiative focused on conflict resolution and reconstruction, particularly in war-torn regions such as Gaza. However, several prominent European nations have declined to attend, highlighting both…
Austrian court examines alleged gross negligence after 33-year-old German woman dies on the country’s tallest peak during a hazardous winter climb INNSBRUCK, Austria – A 33-year-old German woman tragically froze to death on the Grossglockner last year, prompting a legal battle over responsibility for high-risk mountaineering decisions. Her boyfriend, now standing trial in Innsbruck, faces…
Oman’s telecommunications sector has reported strong growth, with revenues rising by 25 percent in 2025, driven by rapid expansion in digital infrastructure and widespread adoption of advanced connectivity technologies. The announcement was made by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) during a media briefing in Muscat, highlighting five years of sector transformation from 2021 to 2025….
