BERLIN: Harry Kane claimed his 33rd league goal of the season and Thomas Mueller scored twice as Bayern Munich hammered Union Berlin 5-1 away in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Just a week after Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen broke Bayern’s 11-year title run, the visitors were dominant and clinical in the German capital. Kane blasted in … Read more
‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions TOKYO: “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.Toshiyuki Mimaki, who … Read more
PARIS: Kylian Mbappe saw his first-half penalty saved but then scored with a deflected shot moments later as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 1-0 to reach the French Cup final on Wednesday. PSG go for a record-extending 15th French Cup trophy when they face first-division rival Lyon on May 25 in Lille. Rennes beat PSG in … Read more
NEW YORK CITY: The EU’s foreign affairs chief on Tuesday condemned the lack of aid entering Gaza as “man-made” disaster in which starvation is being used as a weapon of war.“When we condemn this happening in Ukraine, we have to use the same words for what’s happening in Gaza,” Josep Borrell told the UN Security … Read more
LONDON: The latest findings from Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index, one of the world’s leading brand evaluation consultancies, unveiled key shifts in the global soft power landscape, reflecting the intricate dynamics of the regional context. While Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar have solidified their positions, attention has turned to Israel’s ranking decline and … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi healthcare is poised to benefit from advanced medical interventions after Johnson & Johnson’s technology firm, J&J MedTech KSA, announced the launching of its direct operations in the Kingdom. The company provides high-tech medical and surgical equipment and aims to bring customers closer to a more streamlined experience, according to a statement. This … Read more
Newcastle United double injury boost for Arsenal as Eddie Howe snubs Man United chief’s comments NEWCASTLE: Alexander Isak and Joe Willock have handed Newcastle United a huge boost ahead of their trip to Premier League title challengers Arsenal. The Magpies head to the Emirates Stadium in the late kick-off on Saturday hoping to net their … Read more
RIYADH: Aleksandar Mitrovic’s two goals sent Al-Hilal on their way to a 3-1 win over Al-Raed on Sunday, restoring the side’s seven-point lead at the top of the Roshn Saudi League above local rivals Al-Nassr. The win also extended Al-Hilal’s winning streak to an amazing 21 games in all competitions. Less than 24 hours after … Read more
Eddie Howe denies Newcastle United ‘chaos’ claim as Magpies secure late Bournemouth point NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe is adamant that “chaos” has not crept into his Newcastle United side, despite yet another error-strewn, goal-laden encounter. Following on from the eight-goal, 4-4 home draw with Luton Town last time out for the Magpies, as well as a … Read more
Mancini’s Green Falcons looking for Saudi fans to help drive Asian Cup ambitions RIYADH: Saudi Arabia kick off their AFC Asian Cup campaign against Oman on Tuesday, and though there will be massive pressure on manager Roberto Mancini’s side to immediately deliver with a win, the players are used to the huge occasions these days. … Read more