Bangladesh warns of dengue surge as weather aids spread
Bangladesh could face a sharp increase in dengue infections over the next two months, health experts warned, as wet weather and inadequate mosquito control spur a wider outbreak…
Haaland send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
Arlington: Peter STEBBINGS Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday…
Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador
MEXICO CITY: Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, sen…
Oman’s 263-year-old jackfruit tree still standing
MUSCAT, JUNE 30 In the town of Afi, in the Wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil, beside Al Dabiyah Mosque, a tall jackfruit tree of (Al Fins) has stood for more than two centuries. It carries…
Oman rejects transit fees on Strait of Hormuz ships
MUSCAT, JUNE 30The Sultanate of Oman does not support imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but it left open the possibility of discussing charges li…
Al Buraimi attracts RO 13m worth of projects
AL BURAIMI: Al Buraimi Governorate is witnessing an investment boom and remarkable economic growth, making it an attractive hub for investors.This revitalisation is driven by a pac…
ROP urges residents to secure homes before travel
MUSCAT, JUNE 30As families head away for the summer holidays, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is urging residents to take simple but effective precautions to safeguard their homes agai…
Oman, Uzbekistan hold political consultation session
MUSCAT: The ninth round of political consultations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan was convened in Muscat on Tuesday.The Omani side was chaired by Shai…
Foreign minister: Oman rejects transit fees on Strait of Hormuz
In an exclusive interview with Monte Carlo International Radio, Sayyid Badr al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman rejects imposing fees on ships transit…
Oman participates in Bahrain Smart Cities Summit
MANAMA: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the ninth edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in t…