How China powers its electric cars and high-speed trains
GUQUAN, China — In China, the longest ultrahigh-voltage power line stretches more than 2,000 miles from the far northwest to the populous southeast — the equivalent of transmitting…
Major win for Trump on Gaza, but will it stand the test of time?
Washington – US President Donald Trump has undeniably scored a diplomatic victory by helping to broker a truce for Gaza, but the path to the lasting peace he says he wants for the…
Drivers booked for transportation in inhuman conditions
Muscat: The police command in Al Wusta Governorate has stopped several drivers for transporting passengers in vehicles not designated for that purpose.**media[3154861]**It has star…
Heavy rains in some governorates today: Met
Heavy thunderstorms are expected in the governorates of North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, and Al Buraimi Governorate as the Sultanate of Oman will be…
Tax sops ships registered under the Omani flag
Muscat: The Tax Authority has announced the suspension of the imposition of withholding tax on service contracts provided on board ships that are registered under the Omani flag, f…
Oman to Host Gulf 3×3 Basketball Championships in 2025 and 2026
Muscat, Oct 10The Oman Basketball Association (OBA) participated in the meeting of the Presidents of the Gulf Basketball Federations held in Doha, in the presence of Sheikh Saud al…
Oman eye historic victory against UAE in decisive tie
MUSCAT, OCT 10The Red Warriors will take on the UAE on Saturday in a must win match in their concluding crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers — Road to 2026 Playoffs of Group A. Oman team p…
Gazans return to find little left of old lives
CAIRO/GAZA: As thousands of Gazans began picking through the ruins of their shattered homes on Friday after a ceasefire deal, the excitement of return was quickly tempered by shock…
Oman participates in Conservation Congress in UAE
ABU DHABI: Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, led Oman’s delegation at the Worl…
Machado dedicates Nobel win to people of Venezuela, and Trump
Oslo: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who accepted the accolade in hiding in the country described by the Nobel ju…