Why international law and diplomacy matter now more than ever
Recent global conflicts demonstrate a troubling shift in international politics driven by two primary factors: a declining adherence to international law alongside open contempt fo…
HM issues ten Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued 10 Royal Decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No (67/2026) promulgates the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotr…
Germany probes arson at defence firm as European sabotage concerns mount
BERLIN: Germany was investigating a suspected arson attack outside a defence firm in Munich on Thursday, days after two sabotage attempts on the power grid and a month after an air…
Putin cites chance of peace deal, Ukraine sees ‘new dynamic’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected a “new dynamic” in peace effor…
Palestinians say Israeli army kills two teens in West Bank
RAMALLAH: The Israeli army killed two teenagers in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the Palestinian health ministry said, while the army said it opened fire during a “violent r…
Duqm Port receives one of the world’s largest Ro-Ro ships
AL DUQM: The Port of Duqm received one of the world’s largest Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships, owned by BYD, marking the first arrival of a vessel belonging to the company to the Su…
‘Shield 31’ practical demo held
The Sultan Qaboos Military College at the Academy of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) on Thursday conducted the practical demonstration of the final exercise for officer cadets, codena…
Oman participates in GCC air defence meeting
MANAMA: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday took part in the 30th meeting of Commanders of Air Forces and Air Defence in GCC states.The meeting was hosted by the Bahraini Royal Air F…
Oman reaffirms global commitment to youth empowerment and development
New York: The Sultanate of Oman has renewed its steadfast commitment to sustaining partnership and cooperation with the United Nations and its Youth Office, in order to empower you…
Khareef Dhofar: Supporting youth projects
SALALAH: In the coming days, Dhofar Governorate will lower the curtain on the activities of the Khareef Dhofar Season 2026, following a season rich with diverse programmes distribu…