How Trump failed to secure Hormuz in his Iran deal
For two months, under a quiet arrangement with the US Navy, commercial tankers turned off their transponders to avoid detection by Iran as they crossed the perilous Strait of Hormu…
Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills 27
Bangkok: A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the deadliest such incident in Thailand for almost two deca…
UN urges US-Iran ceasefire
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran on Sunday to halt their new outbreak of fighting in the Mideast war and resume talks to end it.Guterres speci…
MoHUP housing options benefit 189,000 families since 2020
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) continues to develop an integrated housing empowerment system. The system offers diverse housing options, enhances social…
New SQU study maps sustainable energy path for remote communities
MUSCAT: In remote areas, where distance from major cities makes electricity not merely a service but a vital lifeline for daily life, development and stability, a study led by Prof…
NRAA launches ‘Little Documentary Guide’ programme
MUSCAT: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) launched on Sunday the activities of the sixth edition of the ‘Little Documentary Guide’ programme. Organised by the Depa…
Rare biological species sighting documented
IBRI: The Environment Authority Department in Al Dhahirah Governorate has documented a number of rare and endangered biological species inside the Al Dhahirah and Al Buraimi Nature…
Nature’s teamwork secrets offer lessons for human society
Every morning, before the first commuter fights traffic, before the first office meeting begins, before the first political argument erupts online, a miracle of cooperation is alre…
Shooting Championship begins in Muscat
MUSCAT: The Oman Shooting Association’s annual championship got under way at the National Olympic Shooting Range in Muscat on Sunday.The 2026 edition features competitions in the 5…
Tracing Oman’s historic coastal identity
People often assume that borders have always existed in their current form. A map makes that assumption feel reasonable. However, for much of history, places were understood throug…