Israel pounds Gaza suburbs, vows to press offensive
CAIRO: Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a…
Oman banks on investors for Green Hydrogen push
MUSCAT, AUG 24As Oman prepares to host the Green Hydrogen Summit later this year, the spotlight is firmly on, among other imperatives, foreign direct investment (FDI), bankability…
The Visionary Architect Curating Oman’s Bold Debut at La Biennale di Venezia
As the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia opens its doors, all eyes are on Oman’s remarkable debut. At the heart of this historic moment is Majeda…
HM condoles Emir of Kuwait
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait on the death of Shaikha Suad A…
Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive
CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday to Sunday, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as…
Indonesian child’s viral fame draws tourists to boat race
Pekanbaru, Indonesia: Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of race crowds swelled by the viral success of a you…
Vietnam plans mass evacuation, China’s Sanya shuts as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies
HANOI/BEIJING: Vietnam plans to evacuate more than half a million people and has ordered boats to stay ashore, while the southern Chinese city of Sanya closed businesses and publi…
Widespread protests held in Australia to support Palestinians
Thousands of Australians joined pro-Palestinian rallies on Sunday, organisers said, amid strained relations between Israel and Australia following the centre-left government’s dec…
ROP warns citizens, expats of fake Tajawob website
There have been several reports of citizens and residents falling victim to fraud through a fake website (phishing) claiming to receive and process complaints and reports, the Dire…
Hamed al Harthi returns to the Himalayas for an ultra-marathon
Muscat – Omani ultra-runner and endurance icon Hamed al Harthi is preparingto embark on one of the toughest races on Earth: the Silk Route Ultra, a 122-kilometrehigh-altitude ultra…