News
– Since September 16, flooding across Thailand has resulted in 71 fatalities, according to the Interior Ministry. The disaster has impacted 51 provinces, submerging large areas, and as of October 12, floods persisted in 20 provinces and Bangkok. The latest
Business
– Oman’s overall electricity output increased by 4.3% year-on-year through August 2026, reaching 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours, compared to 35,935.3 GWh during the same period in 2025. The National Centre for Statistics and Information’s preliminary data indicated growth in several governorates, with
Travel
– Air Arabia plans to commence direct flights connecting Sharjah International Airport with Amman City Airport starting on November 15, 2026. Operating four times weekly, this addition broadens the airline’s route network between the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Currently,
Sports
Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice late at New York New Jersey Stadium. Brazil, the five-time champion, exited before the
Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time Friday. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive kick at Dallas Stadium, sending Egypt through after a match shaped
Spain moved into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, and Pedro Porro added the other goal. The result ended Austria’s campaign in
Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The co-host beat Ecuador 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium. Julián Quiñones scored in the 22nd minute. Raúl Jiménez added the second goal nine minutes later.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in stoppage time as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Houston, sending the five-time champion into the Round of 16. The Arsenal forward struck in the 95th minute after
Portugal turned a clear ranking gap into a straightforward 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K at Houston Stadium. Portugal entered the match ranked fifth by FIFA, while Uzbekistan stood 50th and was playing its first
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday. The win at New York/New Jersey Stadium moved Norway into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after two group matches. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also scored for Norway
Health
– The World Health Organization has announced a five-year plan aimed at enhancing global outbreak detection capabilities. The initiative strives for every nation to identify and comprehend emerging health threats within 24 hours by 2030. WHO revealed this strategy during
Technology
– Meta has launched Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its most powerful artificial intelligence models to date. Designed for programming, long-duration AI agents, and complex personal or professional tasks, these systems aim to assist users with insurance claims, lease
