Middle East war: global economic fallout
Paris, France: Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday:- UN maritime body holds emergency shipping talks -The International Maritime Organization wi…
Oman crude hits new high, closes at $153.12
Muscat: The Oman crude for delivery in the coming month of May traded at $153 .12 on Tuesday, an increase of 54 cents from the last trading on Tuesday.On Monday, March 16, Oman cru…
192 Israelis injured in 24 hours from Iranian attacks
The Israeli Ministry of Health announced today that 192 injuries were recorded during the past twenty-four hours as a result of the Iranian missile attacks.The ministry reported th…
Israeli strikes hit central Beirut killing six
Beirut – At least six people were killed and 24 others wounded early on Wednesday when Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city’s southern suburbs, the Lebanese health minis…
Oman to witness spring equinox on March 20
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman is set to witness the vernal (spring) equinox on Friday, March 20, marking the official astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.Acc…
Ships in Gulf risk fuel, water shortages on board
Thousands of seafarers face dwindling supplies of fuel and water as they wait on board, stranded by the Middle East war, a key shipping body warned Tuesday as it urged governments…
Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan
Families and friends of people who were under treatment at a rehab centre in the Afghan capital Kabul searched for their loved ones on Wednesday, two days after it was bombed by…
Do you need to wash new clothes before wearing them?
People often say that you should never wear new clothes before washing them. That seems a little extreme. Is it true?A: In a post on TikTok, a woman showed pictures of her arms, le…
Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids
T he rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an oppo…
New rules for Hormuz navigation likely: Iran FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the US is responsible for the war engulfing the region.In an interview to Al Jazeera Channel, Araghchi denied targeting civil…