Gaza health officials say 4 killed in Israeli strikes, including child
Gaza’s health officials said on Saturday that Israeli fire killed at least four people in the Palestinian territory, including a 10-year-old girl and the son of a top government of…
Ten lions die in suspected poisoning in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam: Ten lions have been found dead in a suspected poisoning incident at Tanzania’s UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to the authorities.”The Ngorongo…
Oman prioritizes air travel for Hajj pilgrims, signs key contracts
The number of Hajj pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman eligible to travel by road has been reduced from 5,122 to 3,034, according to the Ministry of Awaqf and Religious Affairs. Th…
Instant credit cards with Bank Muscat mobile banking
MUSCAT: In line with its vision of delivering a fully digital customer experience, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the…
Hormuz to remain closed until conditions are met: Iran
DUBAI: Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and US commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday a…
US Sanctions: Mahan Air suspends operations to Turkiye, Oman
Iranian carrier Mahan Air will suspend all flights to Turkiye beginning September 21, halting its services between Tehran and İstanbul and Ankara until further notice as sweeping U…
Ukranian drones hit oil refinery, apartment in Moscow
Two people died in Ukrainian drone attacks in the Moscow region and an oil refinery in Russia’s capital was hit, authorities said on Sunday, as Russia enters the final day of par…
Online registration for Hajj1448 AH begins begins on September 28
Muscat: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has announced the opening of Hajj registration for citizens and residents of the Sultanate of Oman wishing to perform the H…
oneworld named Best Airline Alliance at Skytrax Awards
LONDON: oneworld has been named ‘World’s Best Airline Alliance’ at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Presented in London on September 18, the recognition marks oneworld’s fift…
I lost 3 brothers to cancer. I’m determined not to be next
NEW YORK — I closed my eyes as the MRI scanner slowly encased me. I had reached a point that I had been dreading, yet one that had become inevitable after my younger brother died o…