Next days in Iran war will be ‘decisive’
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the next days of the Iran war will be ‘decisive’ while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.Hegseth…
Drones target Kuwait airport, fuel tanks on fire
Kuwait City – Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said Wednesday that the state’s international airport had come under an Iranian drone attack that led to “a large fire” at fuel tank…
Middle East war to slow down air travel, but intensity not clear: IATA
Muscat: While international air travel demand rose 5.9 percent compared to February 2025, the capacity was up 5.3 percent year-on-year, and the load factor was 80.5 percent (+0.5 c…
Trump faces a decision on whether to start a ground war
WASHINGTON — As the war in Iran has entered its second month with no negotiations yet scheduled between the major combatants, President Donald Trump is facing several interlocking…
US will be out of Iran within 2 to 3 weeks: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would wrap up its military campaign in Iran in two or three weeks, and the White House said he would address the natio…
Oman FA unveils Tarik Sektioui as head coach of national team
The Oman Football Association officially unveiled Moroccan coach Tarik Sektioui as the new head coach of the senior national team during a press conference held on Monday.The event…
Heavy rainfall alert issued across several governorates
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall affecting several governorates across the Sultanate starting early Wednesday.Accord…
New initiative integrates solar energy into agricultural projects
Muscat: With the aim of reducing electricity costs for farmers and investors, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in cooperation with Nafath Energy Company…
Strikes damage desalination plant on Iran island in Strait of Hormuz: media
Strikes have hit a desalination plant on Iran’s Qeshm island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, putting it out of service, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.”One of the desalinati…
Oman’s crude rises $19.09 to $123.93
Muscat: The Oman crude increased by $19.09 to $123.93 per barrel on Tuesday for the May 2026 delivery.Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, and stocks were mixed as investors weighed a re…