AI and oil are moving global markets
Artificial intelligence has been propelling financial markets around the world this year — but not the stocks that you may have expected.True, Nvidia, the world’s most valuable pub…
Trump faces a decision on whether to resume strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday, facing major decisions on Iran, as his top aides have drafted plans for a return to military strikes if Trump dec…
Trump: US, China aligned on Iran deal push
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, held a telephone conversation with Dr Fuad Hussein, during which he congratulated him on his reappointment as Foreign Minister o…
New drone push for marine research
BLURB: From tracking beach litter to studying turtles and marine ecosystems, drone conservation specialist Dr Melissa Duncan-Schiele is helping position Oman at the forefront of en…
Asyad Shipping launches giant crude tanker ‘Bidbid’
SEOUL: Asyad Shipping has launched its new giant crude oil tanker ‘Bidbid’, marking the entry of one of four major vessels set to join its expanding fleet. The move underscores the…
Dhofar upset Al Shabab, Seeb cruise past Al Nahda
MUSCAT: Round 24 of the Jindal League produced another decisive set of results, with Dhofar boosting their position through a 2-0 win over Al Shabab, champions Seeb delivering a co…
Oman U20 fall to Egypt in opening friendly
MUSCAT: Oman’s national youth football team began their overseas camp in Egypt with a useful competitive test, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat against Egypt U20 in their first inter…
FROM INVASION TO DEFEATManifestations of the Portuguese occupation in Omani poetry
Poetry accompanied Oman throughout its long historical journey. Omani poets documented major events and preserved many of the defining moments that shaped the country across differ…
Fifth straight IPL loss for Punjab as Varma slams 75 for Mumbai
DHARAMSALA, India: Jasprit Bumrah made a winning start to his Mumbai Indians captaincy stint on Thursday, as Tilak Varma hit 75 not out off 33 balls helped beat Punjab Kings by six…
Israel strikes Lebanon as talks enter second day
BEIRUT: Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the Lebanese group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries’ envoys were set to meet for…