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IEA chief warns of tougher month for energy markets
US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as two ships turn around
US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense talks
US begins naval blockade of Iranian ports
Ibri players in action during their hard-fought victory over Bahla.
Ibri claim vital win over Bahla as Al Nahda held by Al Rustaq

MUSCA: The second day of round 20 in the Jindal League produced two important results at opposite ends of the table, with Ibri securing a valuable 1-0 victory over Bahla, while Al Nahda was held to a goalless draw by Al Rustaq.IBRI EDGE PAST BAHLAIbri claimed a precious 1-0 win over Bahla at Nizwa Sports Complex in a match marked by intensity and strong competition...
Oman Club defeated Sohar 2-1 at Seeb Stadium

Sur edge Dhofar, Oman Club overcome Sohar in JL
Al Shabab players during the training sessions.

Al Shabab in Bishkek ahead of AFC Challenge League
Beach Football team

OOC to take part in Asian Beach Games in China
Oman vs HKN

Oman advances to second round at AVC Samila Open
File photo for Women’s Handball League.

Women Handball League to begin on April 23
(L) Ahmed bin Saif al Kaabi

Ahmed al Kaabi elected as member in AIPS Executive Board

Al Hosni, Al Kindi to compete in Semaine Olympique Francaise
The two-day soccer carnival, promise to be a grand celebration for the both Omani nationals and expatriate communities in the Sultanate of Oman.

Omani and Indian football teams to participate in Soccer Carnival 3
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters. — Reuters

McIlroy wins second Masters in a row for sixth major title
Sunderland's Granit Xhaka celebrates after the match

Tottenham stay in bottom three after defeat by Sunderland
Chelsea's Malo Gusto in action with Manchester City's Jeremy Doku

Man City blow Chelsea away 3-0 to move closer to Arsenal
Como's Argentinian midfielder #10 Nico Paz reacts after his team conceded a goal

Inter extend Serie A lead after fighting back to beat Como
Washington celebrates after the match as Lucknow Super Giants' Aiden Markram shakes hands with Mukul Choudhary

Buttler keeps form as Gujarat ease past Lucknow in IPL
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Salt and Kohli in the runs as Bengaluru beat Mumbai in IPL
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates on the green on the 18th hole after winning The Masters

McIlroy wins 2nd Masters in a row for sixth major title
Trending Stories
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Carney's Liberals poised to secure Canada majority

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received at Al Barakah Palace on Monday President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana.

HM, Botswana President hold talks

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Presidential visit to strengthen Oman-Botswana relations

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More than 350 educational outstanding performers feted

The project was completed at a cost of RO 540,191.

Endowment building opened for Ataa Saham Charitable Team

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Botswana’s president: embassy in Muscat to open by year-end

50 patients will benefit from the agreement for non-surgical treatment and orthodontic care.

Pact signed to provide specialised care for cleft lip patients

The ministry highlighted investments in human capital through specialised training programmes.

Oman housing sector improves services, boosts investment

SPORTS VIDEOS
OMAN SPORTS
Oman Club defeated Sohar 2-1 at Seeb Stadium

Sur edge Dhofar, Oman Club overcome Sohar in JL

MUSCAT: Round 20 of the Jindal League concluded with two important results, as Sur claimed a valuable 1-0 win over Dhofar, while Oman Club defeated Sohar 2-1 in a closely contested encounter at Seeb Stadium.At Sur Sports Complex, Sur secured all...

Al Shabab players during the training sessions.
Al Shabab in Bishkek ahead of AFC Challenge League
Beach Football team
OOC to take part in Asian Beach Games in China
Oman vs HKN

Oman advances to second round at AVC Samila Open
File photo for Women’s Handball League.

Women Handball League to begin on April 23
(L) Ahmed bin Saif al Kaabi

Ahmed al Kaabi elected as member in AIPS Executive Board
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Football

Oman Club defeated Sohar 2-1 at Seeb Stadium

Sur edge Dhofar, Oman Club overcome Sohar in JL

Al Shabab in Bishkek ahead of AFC Challenge League

Omani and Indian football teams to participate in Soccer Carnival 3

Ibri claim vital win over Bahla as Al Nahda held by Al Rustaq

Shabab hit seven as Seeb and Al Nasr win in round 20

Cricket

Oman's Hammad Mirza in action during his knock of 81 against Namibia in Windhoek on Friday.

Namibia edge Oman in last-over thriller

Choudhary smashes Lucknow to dramatic IPL win over Kolkata

Jatinder, Shah power Oman to 12-run victory over Scotland

Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as 'amazing, fearless' after acing Bumrah test

Mirza’s maiden ODI ton powers Oman to thrilling victory over hosts Namibia

NBA

Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe (77) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) at Toyota Center. — Imagn Images

Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics

Rockets comeback sinks Phoenix on Durant return

Magic upset Pistons, Spurs suffer Wembanyama scare

Jaime Jaquez Jr, Kel’el Ware help Heat rout Wizards

Knicks crush Bulls with 40-point rout

GOLF
McIlroy wins second Masters in a row for sixth major title

AUGUSTA, United States: Rory McIlroy overcame early stumbles and a late scare to win the Masters on Sunday, capturing his sixth major title to become only the fourth back-to-back champion at Augusta National.The world number two from Northern Ireland made a double bogey at the fourth and a bogey at the sixth, but responded with four birdies in the...

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters. — Reuters
Wyndham Clark of the US reacts on the 7th hole during the second round of The Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, US. — Reuters

Clark makes early move, Scheffler hunts McIlroy in Masters

Kim Hyo-joo

Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup

Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, and caddies celebrate on the podium after winning the LIV Golf South Africa team event. — Reuters

DeChambeau wins back-to-back LIV Golf playoffs

Sahith Theegala acknowledges the crowd after his putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Players Championship golf tournament. — Imagn Images

Five share lead at US PGA Players Championship

MOTOR SPORTS
Katsuta claims Croatia win, seizes WRC lead

PARIS, France: Takamoto Katsuta ⁠won the Croatia Rally for Toyota and ​took the ​world championship lead on Sunday after Hyundai's overnight leader Thierry Neuville crashed with victory in his grasp. The win...

The win was the 2nd in a ⁠row for the Japanese driver after his ⁠career first in Kenya last month.

Paul Ricard 6HR first challenge for Al Harthy on GTWCE return

King Kimi, Max misery, Bearman smash: Japan GP talking points

McLaren's Piastri goes fastest in Friday practice at Japanese GP
Tennis
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. — Reuters
Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters title
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Sinner, Alcaraz ease into Monte Carlo semifinals
Italy's Matteo Berrettini celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through
Athletics

OAA Chairman addresses club representatives during the federation’s general assembly meeting. — Faisal al Balushi

Oman Athletics Association reviews 2032 road map

Hodgkinson headlines Britain's 'Super Sunday' at world indoors

Ali wraps up World Indoor Athletics campaign in semis

Duplantis masterclass

Ali al Balushi eye strong show at World Indoors in Poland

Oman athletes gear up for West Asian tourney in Bahrain

Oman Taekwondo Committee honours players for Arab Cup achievement

Other Sports

Beach Football team

OOC to take part in Asian Beach Games in China

Oman advances to second round at AVC Samila Open

Women Handball League to begin on April 23

Ahmed al Kaabi elected as member in AIPS Executive Board

Al Hosni, Al Kindi to compete in Semaine Olympique Francaise

Salalah retain Oman Bowling title; Al Adawi wins Masters crown

Oman age-group chess championship concludes in Muscat

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