US widens strikes in Iran
Tehran: The United States expanded the scope of its strikes on Iran on Monday, targeting provinces around the country, including a city hosting a nuclear power plant, as the Islami…
Floods, landslides across northern India kill at least 25
At least 25 people died in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on Monday, with more rain pred…
Iran confirms diplomatic exchanges via mediators
Tehran: Iran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite US military strikes on the country.”We have been informed by mediato…
Spain to celebrate World Cup title in Madrid upon return
Huge crowd are expected when Spain are set to celebrate the football World Cup title upon their return home later on Monday.The team led by captain Rodri is expected to touch down…
Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday’s final.The France captain scored 10 goals to t…
SalamAir launches flights to Kigali, Rwanda
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, officially launched a new direct service between Muscat and Kigali, Rwanda, to strengthen its network in Africa.An official…
Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations
Madrid: A teenager died, and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local author…
A ship is on fire northwest of Kumzar in Musandam: UKMTO
Muscat: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that it received a report of an incident 8NM northwest of Kumzar in the Musandam Governorate.UKMTO said it received informatio…
Despite disruptions, Oman’s quarterly hotel revenues rise 8.4%
Muscat: Oman’s hospitality sector recorded a softer performance in Q1 2026, with key demand indicators moderating during the quarter. Airport passenger traffic declined by 2.4% yea…
Indian police baton charge protesters
New Delhi: India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi on Monday as they tried to march to parliament, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations….