Ebola outbreak now DR Congo’s deadliest ever
KINSHASA: A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the country’s deadliest ever after killing more than 2,300 people in three months, government f…
Iran vows offensive if diplomacy with US fails
DUBAI: Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to “fully offensive” due to the deadlock in efforts to agree on a permanent end to its war with the United States, a seni…
Oman U17s bounce back to beat Bahrain
MUSCAT: Oman’s national under-17 football team concluded their two-match friendly series against Bahrain on a positive note after securing a 2-0 victory in the second encounter at…
Dhofar International Film Festival from Sept 6
SALALAH: The Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar, will host the second edition of Dhofar International Film Festival from September 6 to 9.Organised by Oman Film Society (OFS…
Khareef kiosks put business ownership under scrutiny
SALALAH: At Nashib, where temporary kiosks serve madhbi, the traditional meat grilled on hot stones, during Khareef, the name on a permit answers only one question. The more import…
Oman step up preparations for Asia Cup Pre-Qualifiers
MUSCAT: Oman’s national basketball team has stepped up preparations for the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers with an eight-day external training camp in Dubai from August 16 to 24…
Oman U20 conclude camp ahead of Asian qualifiers
MUSCAT: Oman’s national under-20 football team concluded their domestic training camp on Monday as head coach Hamad al Azzani and his technical staff shift their focus towards the…
Artists Reclaim Walls From Gangs in El Salvador
On walls where gang members in El Salvador once marked their territory, urban artists are now creating colorful murals as part of a traveling festival across the Central American c…
Traditional connection of Iranian carpets with Oman explored
An attempt to explore the traditional connection between Iranian carpet weaving and Oman was showcased at an Iranian carpet weaving session organised by the National Museum in asso…
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in television shows such as “Nashville” and “Heroes,” has died at the age of 36, U.S. media outlets including ABC News repor…