Zelensky reveals plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
KYIV: Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian attack, revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though key questions remain ove…
European countries condemn United States visa bans
PARIS: The European Union, France and Germany condemned US visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could “resp…
Thai border clashes hit tourism in Cambodia
Chasing visitors around Cambodia’s Angkor temple ruins to offer his services, tour guide Bun Ratana says he has had little work since deadly clashes with Thailand broke out, despit…
The year we could not outrun
There is a particular kind of patience you learn when you wait for turtles. The air carries salt and expectation. The sand feels blank, almost indifferent, until the first movement…
Kosovo, Serbia ‘need to normalise’ relations, says PM
PRISTINA: Kosovo and Serbia need to “normalise” their relations, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday, several days before legislative elections where he is seekin…
Oman rolls out water and wastewater projects
MUSCAT, DEC 24Nama Water Services (NWS), the state-owned integrated water and wastewater utility of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced a wide-ranging package of infrastructure te…
European Union puts Mercosur trade deal in doubt
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that Brazil will walk away if the trade agreement between the EU and South American trade bloc Mercosur is not finalised this…
What does Muscat Festival Nights 2026 offer?
For many years, we have been accustomed to celebrating the annual Muscat Festival during a season characterised by winter weather and cooler temperatures. In the past, these events…
GCC marks Gulf Statistics Day, highlights unified data vision
MUSCAT: The Statistical Centre of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) marked Gulf Statistics Day on December 24, underscoring the vital role of official statistics in decision-makin…
Asyad Express strengthens last-mile delivery leadership
MUSCAT: Asyad Express, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, is reinforcing its position as a leading provider of last-mile delivery services in Oman and the wider region, supported by a mo…