UDF sweeps Kerala assembly elections
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As counting rounds conclude following a robust 77.45% voter turnout, live updates confirm a decisive victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF)…
India’s Modi eyes win in opposition-held West Bengal
Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party appeared set for vic…
New regulations for setting up gas stations come into effect
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) will start implementing the provisions of the new regulations for gas stations issued by Ministerial Re…
Chinese Youth Dancing: Pop Culture and Everyday Life in Shanghai
Tech layoffs at 93,000 in 4 months of 2026
Muscat: The data analytical company, TradingPlatforms, has highlighted the most heavily impacted regions and companies in the tech industry with layoffs.Data revealed that tech ind…
Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military said Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump announced Washington would begin escorting ships…
Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week
Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI’s co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world’s richest man…
CPA cautions against unsafe candle toy posing risk to children
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) issued a safety warning over a children’s coloured candle toy marketed under the Odoo brand, citing potential health risks linked to hazardo…
When is the best time to explore Oman’s forts, castles
Muscat: The Nizwa Fort in Al Dakhliyah is the most visited in the Sultanate of Oman among castles and forts in the country.Overall, the forts and castles received 849, 146 visitors…
Security threat at Hormuz serious, tanker hit by projectiles
Dubai – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical due to ongoing military operations.ATh…