Vietnam mourns 700 war dead in major push to identify missing
Vietnam held funeral rites for more than 700 of its war dead on Wednesday, unearthed in a major push to identify those missing from decades of conflict with France and the United S…
Ministry receives over 47,500 applications for Hajj
The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) in Muscat has announced full digital and administrative readiness to serve pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman for the 1448…
Saudi attacks could have negative spillover ‘everywhere’: IMF
Bangkok: The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that recent attacks on Saudi Arabia could impact people “everywhere”, as energy costs rise globally and multi…
Oman Air launches winter schedule with new codeshare destinations
Oman Air’s Winter 2026/27 schedule begins this month with the introduction of additional frequencies and increased capacity across its global network. Commencing October 25, 2026,…
Saudi says will not allowthreats to sea navigation
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a phone call from Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.The two ministers exchang…
Rating African marketson African terms
Imagine taking an exam and answering every question correctly, only to fail because your paper was graded against the answer key for a different exam. That, in a nutshell, is what…
Nasa’s rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars
WASHINGTON: Nasa’s robotic Perseverance rover has now driven farther than any other vehicle on the surface of any world other than Earth, racking up 28.1 miles (45.2 km) since arr…
‘Your Mother’ sweet title, bitter stereotypes
I was initially moved to discover that Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, starring Mahershala Ali, takes its title from a beloved Islamic teaching. When asked who most deserved h…
Masirah set early pace at Club Bowling League
MUSCAT, OCT 13 Masirah Club have made a perfect start to the 2026 Club Bowling League, collecting all 16 points from the opening two rounds to take sole possession of top spot ahea…
Afghanistan produce thrilling rearguard to save Bangladesh Test
ABU DHABI: Sediqullah Atal’s marathon century and some inspired lower-order resistance inspired Afghanistan to a dramatic draw in the one-off Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday.Ope…