Australian court fines Qantas $59 million for illegal layoffs
Sydney – An Australian court fined Qantas $59 million on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the w…
Razat Farm launches first dedicated agri-tourism project
SALALAH: Razat Farm in Salalah, one of the largest and most established farms in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a pioneering educational tour programme that opens its gates to…
Reviving home farming boosts food security
Suhar: Although people are living in an era where technology often dominates daily life, a quiet but meaningful eco friendly shift is taking root across Oman as increasing numbers…
Israel kills 18 as Hamas rejectsGaza relocation plan
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 18 Palestinians on Sunday, including seven people shot dead while waiting to collect food aid.Civil def…
Al Nahda, Al Shabab kick off Elite League with victories
MUSCAT: Al Nahda Club kicked off their campaign in the Elite Football League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over their guests, Samayil, in a match held at Al Buraimi Sports Complex…
New Oman green iron project eyes mid-2026 FID
MUSCAT: Underscoring its keen interest in setting up a major green iron project in Oman, Singapore-headquartered Meranti Green Steel (MGS) has set its sights on a mid-2026 target f…
An Unexpected Encounter with Oman’s Marine Wonders: A Lesson in Ethical Wildlife Watching
I wasn’t planning to swim with sea turtles when I headed to Oman — honestly, I just wanted to go scuba diving. But what happened on that day at the Dimaniyat Islands turned out to…
Business confidence plunges sharply over taxes
Business directors’ confidence in the UK economy has plunged to a record low, with companies unconvinced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ growth-focused policies as the impact of last…
In high-stakes summit, Trump, not Putin, budges
Donald Trump wanted to go bold – a high-pomp, high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin to test whether the Russian leader would compromise on the Ukraine war.In the end, it looks lik…
Trade War: US tariffs cripple Indian exports and competitiveness
The Trump administration’s trade negotiations with India aimed to secure better access to India’s agricultural and dairy markets. The inconsequential outcome of the talks, India’s…