US has turned back 27 ships since the Hormuz blockade
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has turned back 27 ships trying to enter or exit Iranian ports since a U.S. blockade outside the contested Strait of Hormuz began about a week ago, the m…
Fate of Iran talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
DUBAI/WASHINGTON – Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to…
Oman make three changes for Nepal tri-series
Kulkarni’s men depart for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Nepal featuring the hosts and the UAE, starting on April 25 MUSCAT: Buoyed by their impressive display in the…
Vance to lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan
US Vice-President J D Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said on Sunday – shortly after President Donald Trump said he would…
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks
Tehran – Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not currently planning to take part in new talks with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump said he…
Pakistan, Iran leaders speak ahead of talks with US
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday he had spoken by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of anticipated US-Iran talks in Islamabad, an…
Syria foils Hezbollah missile-launching operation
Syrian state media said on Sunday that security forces thwarted a missile-launching operation by Lebanese group Hezbollah from its territory. Syria’s official SANA news agency, quo…
TRUST BEGINS AT HOME
In an era marked by rapid transformation, social trust has moved beyond theory to become a cornerstone of stable and cohesive societies. Yet, despite its wide-reaching impact, trus…
Qualitative transformation in healthcare a priority in Oman
MUSCAT: The health priority under Oman Vision 2040 has witnessed qualitative transformations reflecting the scale of efforts exerted during the Tenth Five-Year Development Plan. Co…
Boosting support for children with disabilities reviewed
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education and the Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) have explored ways to support educational initiatives and rehabilitative services for chi…