Oman advocates for maritime security and open trade
MANILA: The Sultanate of Oman has firmly reaffirmed its stance on the critical importance of keeping global waterways open, emphasising that freedom of navigation is paramount to s…
US strikes Iran after Trump’s threats over Red Sea shipping
DUBAI: US missiles struck targets across Iran, reaching as far as its Caspian coast, on Friday after President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and Ansar A…
Over 80,000 flee forest infernos in France, Spain
LEGE-CAP-FERRET: Europe’s wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety on Friday, as holidaymakers boarded boats to escape fires on one French peninsula and Sp…
Wadi Nahiz: Magic of Mist
Hidden among the mountains north of Salalah, Wadi Nahiz is known for its green hills, mountain roads, viewpoints and peaceful atmosphere. During cloudy weather, the mist moving th…
Stocks recover amid rising inflation fears
Global bond yields hovered near multi-decade highs on Friday as high oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict stoked concerns about inflation and rate hikes, while US and…
India’s Sooryavanshi draws confidence from maiden fifty
NEW DELHI: Harare continues to be a happy hunting ground for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but India’s batting sensation is not taking success for granted after producing another match-…
Iran rejects US ceasefire deal presented by Iraqi leader
Iran on Thursday rejected a ceasefire proposal from President Donald Trump that was carried to Tehran by the Iraqi prime minister, according to Iranian and Iraqi officials. The fai…
New US tariffs aimed at over 80 countries go into effect
The Trump administration imposed tariffs of around 10% on goods from more than 80 countries Friday, its latest effort to put in place an expansive protectionist policy that has be…
IATA names first woman director-general
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by its Board of Directors to the position of Director General from Novem…
Oil at $100 on Red Sea attacks rattles markets
Oil topping $100 amid Red Sea attacks is rattling markets, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.Nigel Green of deVere Group’s…