Despite Middle East truce, airlines fear long-term disruptions
Paris, France: Buffeted by six weeks of war in the Middle East, airlines have scrambled to trim routes and costs as fuel bills explode and wary clients think twice about their trav…
RAFO secure beach volleyball crown
Muscat: Royal Air Force of Oman (A) won the Royal Armed Forces beach volleyball championship after defeating Royal Army of Oman (A) 2-0 in the final at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex…
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that imports from countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, thre…
Lebanon mourns dead from Israeli strikes that rattled US-Iran truce
Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing nearly 200 people and calling into question the ceasef…
Price hikes, outlook cuts – What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks.Jet fuel…
Scattered rain, strong winds and dust forecast across Oman
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office said thunderstorms, dust storms and active winds are likely to affect several governorates.According to the latest update, thunderstorms are…
Government acquisition of SalamAir supports competition and sector sustainability
Muscat: The government’s acquisition of SalamAir is aimed at strengthening competitiveness and ensuring long-term sustainability in Oman’s aviation sector, according to an official…
Iranian delegation due in Islamabad ahead of US talk
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan has been preparing for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast war, with the White House saying Vice President JD Vance…
Oil prices edge higher amid fears for fragile ceasefire
Oil prices edged higher again on Thursday after tumbling the previous day, as the ceasefire in the Iran war appeared fragile and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely impassable f…
UN chief condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon after civilian deaths
UN Secretary General António Guterres condemned Israel’s large-scale airstrikes in Lebanon, saying they had killed and injured hundreds of civilians, including children, and damag…