200 Hezbollah fighters killed since ceasefire
The Israeli military has said 200 fighters from Hezbollah have been killed since the ceasefire began in Lebanon three weeks ago. “In recent weeks, more than 220 fighters and comman…
Iran’s President meets Khamenei
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he had met with the country’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since his appointment in early March…
Al Azani reshapes Oman youth squad ahead of next phase
MUSCAT: Oman’s youth national team has entered a new phase of assessment and rebuilding as head coach Hamad al Azani continues to widen the selection base before the team’s upcomin…
Oman opens new energy frontier with methane hydrates exploration
MUSCAT: Oman has embarked on its maiden journey into methane hydrates exploration, opening the door to what could become a transformative new source of energy for the Sultanate if…
Stunned by ‘People Factor’, Italian artist duo recounts days in Oman
Smitten by the beauty of the land and temperament of its people, Italian duo Dr Luca Moretti and Dr Lucia Oliva are revisiting their years in the Sultanate of Oman through a forthc…
Tourism in free fall as war empties Petra
Ukrainian tourist Ruslana Novak and her friend had Jordan’s ancient city of Petra almost entirely to themselves as they marvelled at the massive edifice carved into pink sandstone….
Oman better placed to absorb regional shocks as reforms deepen: WB
MUSCAT: Oman’s stronger public finances, lower debt levels and expanding non-oil economy are helping the Sultanate withstand regional instability more effectively than many Gulf ec…
From 10% to 30%: What Global Ocean Protection Means for Oman
The world has crossed an important milestone. Around 10 per cent of the ocean is now under protection, a figure that reflects years of international cooperation, scientific researc…
Five cases from cruise ship confirmed as hantavirus, three suspected
LONDON: Five of the eight suspected cases of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have now been confirmed, the World Health Organization said at a press briefing…
Greater Muscat Structure Plan launched
Muscat: The launch of the Greater Muscat Structure Plan under the slogan “Greater Muscat… Timeless Spirit, Boundless Vision” marks a pivotal milestone in the trajectory of integra…