From planning to building: Oman Space Program
Muscat: During the first three years, the program has already activated a significant part of this portfolio. This includes the spaceport and launch activities, ground-station init…
Nobel chemistry prize goes to pair who solved mystery of ‘mirror image’ molecules
STOCKHOLM: Scientists Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for solving a long-standing riddle of asymmetric “mirror image” molecules, a discovery hugely…
“Develop habit of reading people; not minds,” says Mentalist Aathi
Muscat: When you meet Aathi, he does not look like a man who can tell your ATM PIN. Dressed casually at a cafe in Bausher, the renowned mentalist, who is in Muscat for his acclaime…
Iraq central bank devalues dinar after Middle East war hurts oil exports
Iraq’s central bank devalued the dinar currency against the dollar on Wednesday, with the country facing a deepening crisis brought on by the Middle East war.Crude oil sales accou…
More unaccompanied children are taking dangerous crossings to Europe, UN says
More than two-thirds of refugee and migrant children who reached Europe via Mediterranean and Balkan routes last year were unaccompanied, and many experienced exploitation, a re…
Three arrested for bringing wildlife meat into Oman without permits
Dhofar: The Environment Authority in Dhofar, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, has arrested three citizens for bringing wildlife meat into Oman without the required enviro…
Connected Futures showcases advanced connectivity for Oman
Muscat: Connected Futures forum brought together senior representatives from energy, transport and logistics, infrastructure and public safety, alongside global technology speciali…
Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit
NADI, Fiji: Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is “hurtling past” a critical temperature target that would restrain sea level rises and…
Yemen’s Ansar Allah claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Ansar Allah claimed a flurry of attacks on Saudi targets on Wednesday including firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh airport, as the group battles for te…
Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina with goal, 2 assists
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi met the moment, contributing to all three goals in his final appearance for Argentina’s national team, a 3-0 exhibition victory over Benin on…