Pakistan PM: ‘Ball in Afghan’s court’ for permanent ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said “the ball was in the Afghan Taliban’s court” for a permanent ceasefire, a day after a 48-hour truce was called in the wake of deadly cross…
Austrian court gives ex-billionaire Benko two years’ prison for insolvency fraud
INNSBRUCK, Austria: An Austrian court convicted former property billionaire Rene Benko of insolvency-related fraud on Wednesday in his first criminal trial linked to the collapse o…
EU: Drone defenses not ‘optional’ in push to face Russia
Brussels: The EU had no choice but to build up anti-drone defences against Russia, the bloc’s vKaja Kallas said on Thursday, as Brussels unveiled a “roadmap” to prepare for potenti…
Second show jumping event feature top skill, excitement
BARKA: The second Show Jumping Competition of the 2025-26 season took place on Wednesday evening at the Al Rahba Show Jumping Arena. Organised by the Oman Equestrian Federation, th…
Oman U20 team to begin training camp in Muscat
Muscat: The Oman national under-20 football team begins a new phase of technical and physical preparation, as national coach Hamad al Azzani has announced the list of players who w…
OHRC values Royal Decree approving accession to key human rights covenant
The Oman Human Rights Commission highly values the issuance of Royal Decree No. (89/2025), approving the accession of the Sultanate of Oman to the International Covenant on Civil a…
Nepal beat Oman after both teams qualify for T20 World Cup
MUSCAT: Hosts Oman and Nepal booked their tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday after securing top-three finishes in the ICC Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, f…
Basketball begins today at Omani Women’s Olympic Games
Muscat: The Women’s Basketball Championship begins on Friday and continues until Saturday, as part of the third Omani Women’s Olympic Games, organised by the Women’s Sports Departm…
ROHM celebrates Omani Women’s Day with Diana Haddad
Omani Women’s Day is being celebrated today. A selection of musical performances will be presented by the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra and the Muscat Philharmonic Orchestra, led b…
Oil rises 1% after trump says india will stop buying russian oil
TOKYO: Oil prices rose around 1% on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged that India would stop buying oil from Russia, a mo…