Thai bulk carrier attacked near Omani coast; 20 crew rescued
Muscat: The Maritime Security Centre said it received a report that the commercial vessel MAYUREE NAREE, flying the flag of Thailand, was targeted about 13 nautical miles off the O…
Israeli settler violence rises in West Bank under Iran war curbs
ABU FALAH, West Bank: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are taking advantage of curbs on movement imposed during the war on Iran to attack Palestinians, with military ro…
Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes
DUBAI/TEL AVIV: Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, while at least three ships were hit in the Gulf, demonstrating Tehran can still fight back an…
Al Mazunah Free Zone secures 15 project investments in 2025
Al Mazunah Free Zone, managed and operated by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), has successfully localised 15 projects in 2025 with a total investment excee…
Heartbreak for Newcastle as Yamal’s late penalty rescues draw for Barca
NEWCASTLE, England: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal struck from the penalty spot with the final kick of the game to salvage a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in the first leg of their C…
Advantage Galatasaray as Lemina header earns 1-0 win over Liverpool
ISTANBUL: Mario Lemina’s early diving header handed Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday, leaving the tie finely balanc…
Atletico punish Tottenham errors in 5-2 Champions League rout
MADRID: Atletico Madrid tore Tottenham Hotspur apart in a stunning first-half blitz on Tuesday, powering to a 5-2 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie…
Drone downed near Duqm; no casualties reported
Muscat: A security source has reported the downing of a drone and the fall of another into the sea north of Duqm, without recording any human casualties or material losses.The Sult…
Funny Bones: A Historian’s Reflections on Humor and Healing
Eid al-Fitr 2026 holidays announced in Oman
Muscat: The Eid al-Fitr holiday for the year 1447 AH for employees in the public and private sectors will begin on Thursday, the 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to March 19,…