Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
BREST, FRANCE: The world’s oceans absorbed a record amount of heat in 2025, an international team of scientists said on Friday, further priming conditions for sea level rise, viole…
A Kiwi traveller’s return to safe, happy Oman
It was neither on the itinerary nor a logical decision. Yet, in a heartbeat, Linda Hawkins knew she was going back to Oman.Six years after her first visit in 2018, the intrepid tra…
Two arrested for reckless driving in North Al Batinah
North Al Batinah: The North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with the Sohar Special Tasks Police Unit, has arrested two people following a reckless driving inc…
Fireworks display announced to mark Accession Day
Muscat: The General Secretariat of National Celebrations has announced that a fireworks display will be held to mark Accession Day on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The display will tak…
MoH recalls batches of Nestlé infant formula in Oman
Based on international reports received by the Ministry of Health (MOH) regarding Nestlé’s recall of some infant formula products due to potential contamination with Cereulide, it…
Storm cuts electricity to 380,000 French households
Rennes – Around 380,000 households in France were without power on Friday morning as Storm Goretti swept through northern Europe with fierce winds.The vast majority of the affected…
Labour Minister assures stronger protection for workers in Shura
Staff ReporterMuscat, Jan 8 The Majlis Ash’shura members sought stronger oversight of the private sector job market and employment support programmes on the second day of session…
UN climate chief slams Trump move to exit 66 agencies
Washington: The UN climate chief led a chorus of criticism on Thursday over President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from a bedrock climate treaty, calling i…
Israeli attacks kill 7 including 4 children
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli attacks in the Palestinian territory on Thursday killed seven people, including four children, despite a ceasefire that has larg…
Made-in-Oman drone Sahm flies 100 km to deliver 100 kg cargo
Muscat, Jan 8 The Sultanate of Oman unveiled the indigenously assembled ‘Sahm’ unmanned aerial vehicle during the “Sky Bridge” event hosted at the Military Technological College (M…