Handshake diplomacy: Trump, Xi, and the truce
In the shadow of South Korea’s bustling APEC summit, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down on October 30 in Busan for their first face-to-face talks in six years. It was…
Ethical questions remain as universities embrace AI
An anecdote in a leading journal has recently created buzz in higher education. A student just ‘asked for a little help’ in writing a paper due the next morning. Within seconds, sh…
MSX upgrade gains momentum amidst growing market liquidity
MUSCAT, NOV 2The Sultanate of Oman is accelerating capital-market reforms to deepen liquidity, broaden sector representation and secure an upgrade of Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) fr…
Robin Hood returns in new origin series
New TV series ‘Robin Hood’ explores the legendary outlaw’s origins with a personal take and previously unseen historical authenticity, the show’s creators say.The latest reimaginin…
Brazil plans Amazon blast for grain route
ANA MANO & ADRIANO MACHADOA narrow skiff slides among massive rocky outcroppings on the Tocantins River, where the catfish and peacock bass throng in the eddies during the waxing m…
Bidiyah’s winter season draws visitors and festive energy
The Wilayat of Bidiyah in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate is witnessing a vibrant surge in tourist activity as its winter tourism season, which began in October, continues through t…
Sailing through time: Oman’s enduring maritime legacy
Oman’s maritime history is a story of courage, connection and civilisation — a tale that continues to illuminate the nation’s identity as a bridge between cultures. Through centuri…
Royal Guard marks Annual Day
Muscat: The Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) celebrated its Annual Day on Sunday, which falls on the first of November every year, under the auspices of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi,…
Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea
Busan, South Korea: Rows of coffins line a university classroom in the South Korean port city of Busan, ready for use in training the funeral directors of the future in a rapidly a…
Vision 2040 highlights 55-KM Muscat Metro, transport expansion
Muscat: The annual report of Vision 2040 highlights the integration of the transport sector with the national urban strategy.The project highlights the completion of the initial fe…