Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday “stringent punishment” for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to m…
Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the United States and Iran vie for control over the vital wa…
US military says it has ended 12th consecutive night of Iran strikes
The US military launched fresh strikes on military targets in Iran for the 12th consecutive night.The strikes began at 1 am on Thursday in Iran (2130 GMT on Wednesday) and ended ab…
Mountain Road (towards Bausher) closed until July 25
Muscat: Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police (ROP), announced the temporary closure of the al Amerat–Bausher Mountain Road for those coming from the Wilay…
Death toll in Indian tunnel blast rises to 22
At least seven more bodies were recovered from the tunnel of an under-construction hydroelectric project in India’s northeastern state of Sikkim, the state government said on Th…
Formula One statistics for the Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula One statistics for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring outside Budapest, round 11 of the world championship.Lap distance: 4.381km. Total distance: 306.630km…
Philipsen sprints to victory in Tour de France stage 17
VOIRON, France: Belgian Jasper Philipsen prevailed in a crowded rush to the finish line to win stage 17 of the Tour de France on Wednesday, moving within seven points of green jer…
Heatwaves and lack of rain compound drought in Europe
Heatwaves and lack of rain compound drought in EuropeSuccessive heatwaves and below-average rainfall have exacerbated the drought in Europe, scientists said on Thursday.The Europea…
US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark nuclear energy deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement aimed at helping the kingdom develop a nuclear energy programme, the US Department of Energy…
ACME links Oman and India in green fuels strategy
MUSCAT: Indian renewable energy developer ACME Group believes its expanding portfolio of long-term green fuel export agreements will create strategic synergies between its projects…