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The Socceroos' World Cup hopes are on a knife-edge after yet another qualifier draw. So what happens next?

After their 2-2 draw with Oman overnight, the Socceroos' path to the 2022 World Cup has now become do-or-die. Here's what happens next.

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World Cup doomsday scenario looms after Socceroos slip up in Oman

Australia’s 2-2 draw has brought the potential ramifications of missing the tournament in Qatar into sharp focus

The Guardian - AU

Canadian cricketers set for ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in Oman

TORONTO — Navneet Dhaliwal will captain Canada at the ICC 2022 T20 World Cup Qualifier later this month in Oman.

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Socceroos draw 2-2 against Oman, hurting World Cup qualification hopes

The Socceroos are unlikely to secure automatic qualification to the World Cup after Oman secures a draw with a late penalty.

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Saudi Arabia Supports UN Envoy's Efforts to Reach Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its support to the efforts of United Nations envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, in reaching a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in the country. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Omani Interior Ministers Tour Empty Quarter Crossing

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, and his Omani counterpart Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, toured on Monday the Empty Quarter border checkpoint, connecting the Kingdom and Sultanate. The new crossing cuts the distance between Saudi Arabia and Oman by about 800 km, therefore, creating trade and…

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Assad: Dealing with Changes in Arab Reality Requires Changing Political Approach, Thinking

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that “dealing with changes in reality and Arab society requires changing the political approach and thinking.” This came during his meeting with the Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Damascus. According to state-owned SANA, Assad and Albusaidi reviewed “the distinguished relations that bind Syria…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman.

AAP

India, Oman to hold 10th military cooperation panel meeting

Secretary General, Ministry of Defence of Oman, will be in India from Sunday to Tuesday

The Hindu

Quint Meeting Stresses Need to Hold Houthis Accountable for Terrorist Acts

Senior representatives of the Governments of Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America (The Quint), strongly denounced the terrorist Houthi attacks on Yemeni civilians and the heinous attacks on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kevin Pietersen rolls back the years by hitting 30 in one over during legends match

Kevin Pietersen brutally smashed Sanath Jayasuriya for three sixes and three fours in one over during a legends match in Oman.

Daily Mirror

Socceroos coach Arnold to return for Oman

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will return to the touchline for next week's World Cup qualifier against Oman, having tested negative for COVID-19.

AAP

Oman women demand ‘equal partnership’ as divorce rates rise

More than 3,800 divorces were filed in 2021 in the Gulf nation, a rise of 12% compared with a year earlier.

Al Jazeera

Reality may bite for Socceroos with World Cup fate in precarious position

Graham Arnold’s side are treading a fine line between success and failure with crucial games coming up against Vietnam and Oman

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Oman Inaugurates $417 Mn Mega Solar Energy Project

Oman inaugurated Ibri 2, the first solar independent power project (IPP) to be launched under the country’s national renewable energy program and connected to the primary national grid. The project is located in the northwestern governorate of al-Dhahirah with an investment of $417 million, with a capacity of 500MW. It…

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Oman, Egypt Discuss Establishing $100 Mn Investment Fund

Oman and Egypt signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) after a meeting held by the joint Business Council in Muscat. The Egyptian-Omani Business Council concluded its meeting and recommended the two governments discuss the establishment of a $100 million fund to develop the investment exchange. The Council also called for…

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Egypt Reiterates Firm Commitment to Maintaining Gulf Security

Egypt has reiterated its firm commitment toward maintaining security in the Gulf and Arab region. This came in a message delivered by Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq. The Egyptian-Omani Joint Committee concluded its 15th session…

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Egypt, Oman Explore Boosting Cooperation

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry kicked off on Saturday a two-day visit to the Omani capital, Muscat, leading an Egyptian delegation to the 15th session of the Egyptian-Omani joint committee.

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Tom Rogic insider reveals Celtic star's Parkhead 'happiness' as he's tipped for even greater things

Rogic will star for the Socceroos next week in their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman.

Daily Mirror

Inside Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' fairytale romance as couple welcome surprise baby

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas posted their happy news on their Instagram pages, revealing that they were "overjoyed" to announce their baby had been born via surrogate

The Independent UK

Blue Monday travel: the best winter and spring sun spots open now

Need something to look forward to? Us, too. Here are some warmer climes currently open for business, for all your daydreaming needs

Newslaundry

On a dhow off Oman

“Wish I could enjoy and live life the way the dolphins here do,” laughs Diane as she relaxes on the sun deck of the wooden dhow – or the boat as it is referred to in Omanese — that has anchored in the aqua-hued Gulf of Oman. The 17-year-old student…

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