Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage
Mecca, Saudi Arabia: More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despit…
‘Hello, Goodbye’: ‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert bows out
New York: Paul McCartney led an all-star lineup for the final episode of “The Late Show” as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it court…
India seeks to stamp out viral ‘Cockroach’ youth party
New Delhi: Indian authorities have sought to block the social media handles of the satirical “Cockroach People’s Party”, formed last week in response to comments from the country’s…
India records over 300 suspected heatstroke cases
More than 300 suspected cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from the start of March to mid-May, the state’s health…
Boost for Oman’s presence in energy transport sector
SEOUL: Asyad Shipping, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, celebrated the naming of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, ‘Muscat LNG’ and ‘Musandam LNG’. This represents a new strate…
Symposium seeks to enhance economic development in governorates
MUSCAT: HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, patronised the opening of the National Symposium on Enhancing Economic Development in the G…
UK-GCC conclude landmark FTA to propel Oman’s trade, investments
MUSCAT: In a major boost to regional trade, economic diversification, and international partnership, the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have officially concl…
No full Hormuz flows until first half of 2027, UAE’s oil giant says
DUBAI: Full oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz will not return before the first or second quarter of 2027, even if the Middle East conflict ended now, the head of the United Ar…
Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel
Jerusalem: Hiba ASLAN Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global outcry grows over their treatment in custod…
Oman boosts travel rights for passengers with disabilities
Muscat: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introduced a set of regulations to safeguard the rights of passengers with disabilities and special needs, as part of its broader push…