Iran signals readiness to escalate fight in US
Iran has signaled that it is willing to escalate its fight with the United States, with senior leaders issuing increasingly sharp warnings in recent days after attacking U.S. warsh…
US hits 5 Iranian oil tankers, citing attempted strikes on warship
The U.S. military said Tuesday that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in reprisal for attempted strikes by Iran on a U.S. Navy warship, adding to the burst of fighting in r…
EU to help cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
Brussels: European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots that the European Union is to…
Oman flays attackson Saudi Arabia
The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in several cities of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and expressed its solidarity w…
Zheng stuns Swiatek; Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters
* Zverev secures another routine win* Gauff outclasses compatriot Jovic* Rybakina moves one win from world number one* Another great escape for Zheng* Khachanov, Van de Zandschulp…
Omani officials join IIHF development programme in Finland
MUSCAT, SEPT 8Two Omani sports officials are taking part in an international development programme in Finland as the Oman Skating Sports Committee continues its efforts to strength…
Second division handball league start brought forward to Nov 20
MUSCAT, SEPT 8The Oman Handball Association’s (OHA) Competitions Committee has brought forward the start of the Second Division League for the 2026-27 season to November 20, moving…
Oman through to ACC Premier Cup semis despite 49-run loss to UAE
MUSCAT: Oman booked their place in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 despite suffering a 49-run defeat against an unbeaten United Arab Emirates in their final Group…
Shura participates in Gulf seminar
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura participated via videoconferencing in the joint Gulf seminar for legislative councils of the GCC.The event, organised by the Council of Representatives…
Unesco meet explores education in AI age
PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Education, is participating in Unesco Digital Learning Week 2026 which is held under the theme “Education in the Age of…