South Africans march for ‘sovereignty’ after US pressure
JOHANNESBURG: Thousands of South Africans marched on Saturday to demand respect for their nation’s sovereignty after months of pressure from US President Donald Trump on issues fro…
Over 20 nations back safe passage in Hormuz
DUBAI: More than 20 countries said they would contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran’s closure of the vital waterway.”We condemn in th…
K-pop kings BTS stun Seoul in ‘2.0’ comeback concert
SEOUL: South Korean megastars BTS performed their first show in nearly four years on Saturday in front of enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions…
When civilians pay the price
I was sitting in a bank in Muscat waiting while my wife dealt with some account matters, when a quiet moment turned into an unexpected conversation. Beside me sat a gentleman whom…
No matter how it’s dressed up… it’s a contemporary farce
Did President Trump, as talkshow host Jon Stewart suggested, start this conflict so America could learn more geography and where Iran, the Straits of Hormuz and the island of Kharg…
Eid between two worlds: Where memory meets celebration
During Eid Al Fitr, as celebrations continue across Oman with family visits, shared meals and quieter moments of reflection, the festival takes on layered meanings for those who ha…
Heavy rains expected in 4 governorates
The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has activated the Emergency Management Centre, along with emergency response sectors and subcommittees across Al Dhahirah, Al…
Two dead, one rescued after three vehicles swept away in floods
The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) rescued a person and recovered the bodies of two individuals, following an accident in which three vehicles were swept away by flas…
Rains: Bausher-Amerat Mountain road closed
Due to the expected heavy rainfall during the coming hours, the Bausher- Al Amerat Mountain Road will be closed as a precautionary measure, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said. Use th…
Rains in Muscat, South al Batinah
The Oman Meterology is reporting the formation and extension of cumulonimbus clouds leading to heavy to moderate rains towards Muscat Governorate, South Al Batinah, and parts of No…