Mideast sees 32,500 flight cancellations since Feb 28
Muscat: More than 32,500 flights of the 58,500 scheduled flights have been cancelled in the Middle East since the start of the war on February 28.According to Cirium aviation anal…
Iran fires at neighbours as Trump vows more strikes
Iran launched waves of missile and drone attacks on its Gulf neighbours hosting US forces on Saturday and vowed no surrender despite threats from President Donald Trump to widen th…
Ramadhan traditions strengthen family, community bonds in Al Batinah North
LIWA: Ramadhan brings a vibrant spiritual and social atmosphere to the wilayats of Al Batinah North Governorate, where a wide range of religious, cultural and community activities…
Fish landings reach RO 481m, up 4.9pc from last year
MUSCAT: The total value of fish landed across Oman’s artisanal, coastal, and commercial fishing sectors reached approximately RO 481 million by the end of November 2025, marking a…
Al Tahloola tradition revives Ramadhan spirit for children
AL AWABI: The annual ‘Al Tahloola’ event was held in the Wilayat of Al Awabi, Al Batinah South Governorate, marking the mid-point of the holy month of Ramadhan. The event celebrate…
Digital charity drive launched to support school dropouts in Oman
MUSCAT: Reflecting the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadhan, a new philanthropic initiative in Oman is encouraging the public to support students who have dropped out…
Saudi minister warns Iran against ‘miscalculation’ after attacks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to “avoid miscalculation” on Saturday, following missile and drone launches against the kingdom. In a se…
UN chief, Ghana condemn attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
GENEVA: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ghana condemned on Saturday an attack a day earlier on a UN base in southern Lebanon that seriously wounded three Ghan…
US ‘not concerned’ by reports Russia aiding Iran
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the United States is “not concerned” about reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on US troop positions and m…
The dangers for the US and Trump multiply
One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces a growing list of risks and challenges that raise question…