Iran warns against new US attacks
TEHRAN: Iran’s army warned on Tuesday it would “open new fronts” against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a plan…
Israel military issues fresh evacuation warnings for Lebanon
BEIRUT: The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the lates…
Iranians stage mass weddings
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war…
EU vows ‘exceptional’ support for farmers over war
STRASBOURG: Brussels will provide “exceptional support” to farmers affected by soaring fertiliser costs caused by the Iran war, the European Union’s agriculture chief said on Tuesd…
Oman reaffirms support for WHO’s international pandemic agreement
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its strong support for the adoption of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Pandemic Agreement during its participation…
Schools must teach students to protect environment
The broadcaster and documentary maker, Sir David Attenborough, who turned 99 on May 8, has spent a lifetime reminding us of a basic truth: every breath we take and every mouthful o…
Your comfort zone isn’t peace, it’s familiarity
Most people do not stay in situations because they are happy. They stay because they know what to expect. There is a distinction buried in that sentence, and it is one many people…
Family as primary educator for growth and stability
The world is constantly evolving, and values change within society. What holds significance for one generation may not for another. In this context, what about family – does its st…
Spain showing Europe immigration not a threat
At a time when much of Europe is moving towards harsher immigration policies, Spain has taken a different path, one rooted not in fear but in pragmatism and humanity. Earlier this…
MoI to release Dr Thoms documentary on Wednesday
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Information will celebrate the release of a documentary titled ‘Dr Thoms (Al Dakhtar Thoms)’ at a screening to be held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Infor…