Congo reports more than 100 Ebola deaths
The number of confirmed deaths linked to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 101,officials said on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Con…
Future Oman Fund signs RO583m deals, targets 2,302 jobs
Muscat: The Future Oman Fund has signed agreements for 105 projects and investments worth more than RO583 million, strengthening Oman’s drive to attract foreign capital, expand s…
PDO launches Hackathon 2.0 to advance digital innovation
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has launched the second edition of its Hackathon, a three-day innovation challenge under its Ignite Digital Campaign 2026, aimed at deve…
Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
New York: Thomas Urbain and Ben Turner US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight…
Experts warn of rising tobacco threat, seek stronger laws
Public health experts have called for stronger legislation and stricter enforcement to curb tobacco consumption among youth, warning that smoking continues to claim more than eight…
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
Tehran: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the at…
Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine
DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Two U.S. pilots whose helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz “are fine”, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday after the New York Times reported the crew…
Summer heat raises safety alert over gas cylinder risks
Muscat: As Oman experiences extreme summer heat with temperatures nearing 50°C, residents and business owners are advised to exercise greater caution when handling liquefied petrol…
Oman expresses solidarity with Philippines after deadly earthquake
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s Foreign Ministry expressed Oman’s solidarity with the government and people of the Philippines following the earthquake that struck the southern par…
Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help
Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a first attempt.The presentation mar…