Iran: Hormuz open to all except ‘enemy-linked’ ships
The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to “Iran’s enemies”, Iran’s representative to the U.N. maritime agency said on Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not “fully open” within 48 hours.
Japan may join Hormuz minesweeping if a ceasefire happens, minister says
Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday.
Alisson ruled out of Brazil squad
RIO DE JANEIRO — Alisson will miss Brazil’s international friendlies against France and Croatia next week after the goalkeeper was ruled out with an injury, the Brazilian Football Federation said.
UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on his deadline for Iran
LONDON (Reuters) – British cabinet minister Steve Reed said on Sunday that U.S. President Trump spoke for himself when he threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Simon sets world heptathlon record
TORUN, Poland — Switzerland’s Simon Ehammer set a new world record for the men’s heptathlon at the world indoor championships in Torun.
Al-Ahly eliminated from CAF Champions League
CAIRO – Esperance Sportive de Tunis produced a stunning performance in Cairo to eliminate Al-Ahly from the CAF Champions League, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory and a 4-2 aggregate triumph to reach the semi-finals.
GAH Chairman: Adequate strategic stockpile of medicines, vaccines available in all medical facilities nationwide
The General Authority for Healthcare (GAH) announced on Sunday the availability of medicines and vaccines in all medical facilities nationwide during the feast holiday.
New tax facilities approved
Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, affirmed that new incentives and facilities have been added to the “second package of tax relief measures” following around 40 community dialogue sessions held to gather proposals and feedback from partners representing the tax community.
Elderly care initiative serves over 2m citizens since 2022
The Ministry of Health and Population announced on Sunday that the Elderly Healthcare Initiative – one of the “100 MillionHealth” initiatives launched by the President- has successfully provided comprehensive medical services to 2.145 million citizens aged 65 and above since its launch in October 2022.
Six dead in Qatari helicopter crash in Arabian Gulf
Qatar said on Sunday that six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Arabian Gulf nation’s territorial water.
Bryson holds LIV Golf lead
CAPE TOWN — American Bryson DeChambeau carded two eagles as he took a two-shot lead following the third round of the inaugural LIV Golf event in South Africa, as home favourites Southern Guard led the team competition at Steyn City.
