Iran issues demands for the reopening of Hormuz
Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to…
The softness of elephant skin
“Khob Khun Ka, Rapunzel, kha!” she said to my favourite girl while running her fingers through her brown curls.Vivian, a spa therapist in Phuket, was friendly, but not in the typic…
As Odyssey wows global audiences, Sicily’s Favignana braces for film tourism
ROME: The tiny Italian Mediterranean island of Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey will attract more visitors while avoiding the pitfalls of overtourism.Rel…
Oman says talks onto open up Hormuz
The Sultanate of Oman expressed its condemnation of the repeated attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which constitutes a violation of international law and the sovere…
Omantel launches digital safety initiative for children
SALALAH: Omantel has launched an awareness initiative titled ‘The Digital Detective’ as part of its participation in the Khareef Dhofar Season 2026, aimed at promoting digital safe…
Organ donation campaign begins in Dhofar
SALALAH: As part of activities of Khareef Dhofar Season, a five-day campaign on organ donation and surgical health at Atin Plain in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar.Th…
Higher education fosters sustainable development
MUSCAT: Springer Nature has recently published a scientific book titled: ‘Higher Education and Sustainable Development in the Arab Gulf States: Practical Approaches and Institution…
Rains lash some part of Oman; motorists warned about poor visibility during in Dhofar
MUSCAT: Torrential rains lashed affected various parts of the Sultanate of Oman over the weekend accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Flash Floods, overflowing wadis and…
Hamas says ready to go for Gaza plan
GAZA: Hamas said on Saturday it remained ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan and urged pressure on Israel, which insists it did not agree to the latest part of the de…
Lebanon says Israeli troops infiltrated army-held village
BEIRUT: Israeli troops infiltrated a Lebanese village placed under the control of Lebanon’s army as part of a June agreement, building an earthen barrier there overnight, state med…