Oman prepares for 10-sport Asian Games campaign in Japan
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), is expected to compete in 10 sports at the 20th Asian Games, which will take place in the Aichi-Nago…
Air Tanzania gets CAA nod for flights to Muscat
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Air Tanzania’s launch of direct scheduled flights between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Republic of Tanzania.The new…
Oman calls for de-escalation in the Red Sea
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is closely monitoring the latest developments in the Red Sea, underscoring the importance of avoiding escalation of any actions that could further agg…
US military says it has ended 12th consecutive night of Iran strikes
The US military launched fresh strikes on military targets in Iran for the 12th consecutive night.The strikes began at 1 am on Thursday in Iran (2130 GMT on Wednesday) and ended ab…
Mountain Road (towards Bausher) closed until July 25
Muscat: Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police (ROP), announced the temporary closure of the al Amerat–Bausher Mountain Road for those coming from the Wilay…
Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the United States and Iran vie for control over the vital wa…
Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday “stringent punishment” for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to m…
US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark nuclear energy deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement aimed at helping the kingdom develop a nuclear energy programme, the US Department of Energy…
Heatwaves and lack of rain compound drought in Europe
Heatwaves and lack of rain compound drought in EuropeSuccessive heatwaves and below-average rainfall have exacerbated the drought in Europe, scientists said on Thursday.The Europea…
Philipsen sprints to victory in Tour de France stage 17
VOIRON, France: Belgian Jasper Philipsen prevailed in a crowded rush to the finish line to win stage 17 of the Tour de France on Wednesday, moving within seven points of green jer…