Meta on trial over claims it addicted children to social media
Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a…
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days
Washington: US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of punishing new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, as both sides indicated they were close to a broader trade…
Bill Rasmussen: Innovator of a 24-hour sports TV
Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN and innovator of around-the-clock sports television, died Tuesday at the age of 93, the network announced. The media company said he died fro…
MSC issues safety tips for boat rides in Oman
Muscat: Oman’s Maritime Security Center (MSC) has said that maintaining boat balance and passengers’ adherence to safety instructions are essential to avoid falling overboard or lo…
UAE halts all trade, financial dealings with Iran
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday that it had suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran.”In light of regional escalations… all trade, commerci…
Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty persists
SINGAPORE: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopen…
Two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran: UAE
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) defense ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, the first such incident reported since a May 4 st…
QUAKE-DAMAGED TOWER
Cracks on a damaged tower in the aftermath of an earthquake that struck southern Spain, in Granada, on Tuesday. – Reuters
Iran says Hormuz to remain shut till US meets conditions
The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in com…
Tea, coffee imports to Oman exceed RO 49 million
The Sultanate of Oman’s foreign trade in tea and coffee recorded notable growth over the past five years, with the value of imports of both products increasing between 2021 and 202…