Oman welcomes appointment of PM for Iraq
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the appointment of Ali al Zaidi as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq and the formation of the new Iraqi government, wishing him success…
India’s Modi eyes win in opposition-held West Bengal
Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party appeared set for vic…
UDF sweeps Kerala assembly elections
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As counting rounds conclude following a robust 77.45% voter turnout, live updates confirm a decisive victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF)…
Chinese Youth Dancing: Pop Culture and Everyday Life in Shanghai
CPA cautions against unsafe candle toy posing risk to children
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) issued a safety warning over a children’s coloured candle toy marketed under the Odoo brand, citing potential health risks linked to hazardo…
Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military said Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump announced Washington would begin escorting ships…
Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week
Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI’s co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world’s richest man…
Tech layoffs at 93,000 in 4 months of 2026
Muscat: The data analytical company, TradingPlatforms, has highlighted the most heavily impacted regions and companies in the tech industry with layoffs.Data revealed that tech ind…
New regulations for setting up gas stations come into effect
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) will start implementing the provisions of the new regulations for gas stations issued by Ministerial Re…
‘City of Glass’ is under threat from Iran War
FIROZABAD, India — Far from the war in Iran, disruptions to oil and gas flows are rippling through Uttar Pradesh, an Indian state more populous than Brazil. Manufacturing clusters…