TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday said talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump’s announcement…

GAZA: An Israeli ⁠strike killed at least two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, as residents of an area in ​the north of the enclave fled their ​homes a…

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s president and prime minister on Tuesday discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the US and Iran announced a peace deal that i…

MUSCAT, JUNE 16 His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued a Royal directive to allocate 11 seats for Omani women to ensure permanent representation of women in Majlis Ash’shura f…

SPORT REPORTERMUSCAT, JUN 16Championship in MoroccoA squad of five Optimist sailors from Oman Sail will travel to Tanger, Morocco, for the 2026 Optimist World Championship, beginni…

There are places in the world where people seem to age differently. Not because they have found a magic supplement, perfect routine, or the latest wellness trend, but because their…

The World Cup is almost here again, and with it comes one of the strangest transformations in modern life. Perfectly reasonable people suddenly become football experts. Family dinn…

We all know that the power of language is like a double-edged sword. Words can be used freely and profoundly to establish social connections, inspire and empower both individuals a…

The United Kingdom’s move toward designating Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation raises serious questions about how governments define extremism, political violence and di…

MUSCAT, JUNE 14MUSCAT: The youth population across the GCC countries has reached approximately 23.5 million, accounting for 38.2 per cent of the total population, according to stat…