At least 40 killed in South Africa bus crash
At least 40 people including nationals of Malawi and Zimbabwe were killed when a passenger bus rolled down an embankment in South Africa, a provincial transport minister said Monda…
Gold prices continue to soar
Muscat: Gold prices soared to a record high on Monday, lifted by safe-haven demand amid renewed US-China trade tensions and expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, w…
Hamas begins releasing hostages, Palestinian prisoners to go free
Hamas released the first seven surviving hostages on Monday, an official involved in the operation said, the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement that US President Donald Trump h…
Asia markets fall after a new tariff threat on China
Stocks in Asia slid lower Monday morning, days after President Donald Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on all Chinese imports and cancel a planned meeting with China’s lea…
Authorities warn against unsafe passenger transport
MUSCAT: Despite continuous national efforts to promote road safety, unsafe practices persist on Omani roads, notably carrying passengers in areas not designated for people, such as…
Commemorative coins to mark 280th anniversary of Al Busaid Dynasty
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the issuance of two commemorative coins in gold and silver to commemorate the 280th anniversary of the Al Busaid Dynasty (1744-2024…
Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday, ahead of the expected release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US Presid…
The lost art of friendship in a digital world
In an age of speed and screen-bound interactions, true friendship has become one of life’s rarest treasures. Messages travel across continents in seconds, emojis replace words and…
Nizwa, Salalah claim victories in the Youth Basketball League
MUSCAT: The Seeb Club Hall hosted two exciting matchups in the Youth Basketball League for the 2025–2026 sports season, which ended with Nizwa defeating Seeb 71–36 and Salalah over…
Israeli grenade wounds peacekeeper in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said on Sunday that one of its members was wounded by an Israeli grenade dropped near a UN position in the country’s sout…