RCA employee discovers two new asteroids
Muscat: An employee of the Royal Court Affairs Astronomical Observatory discovered two asteroids located in the asteroid belt of the solar system. The discovery was officially r…
India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thai, Malaysia step up screening
India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step…
Health Ministry outlines safe use of weight loss medications
Muscat: The Ministry of Health has issued guidance on the safe and responsible use of weight loss medications, stressing that such treatments should only be taken under medical sup…
CPA warns against trading in counterfeit goods
The Consumer Protection Authority has warned agaisnt trading of counterfeit goods in local markets. In a notification, it said Article (7) of the Consumer Protection Law states, “T…
Ministry of information reiterates deadline for media licensing
Muscat: The Ministry of Information has reminded all media institutions, media-related activities and professionals working in licensable fields to complete procedures for regulari…
Oman Air carries 8% more passengers in 2025
Oman Air has recorded strong commercial performance in 2025, marking an important milestone in the airline’s ongoing transformation programme and underscoring the impact of initiat…
Villa sign striker Abraham from Besiktas
LONDON: Striker Tammy Abraham has returned to Aston Villa after the Premier League club agreed a reported 18 million pounds ($24.82 million) deal with Besiktas on Tuesday.Abraham…
Djokovic gets lucky to join Pegula, Rybakina in Melbourne semi-finals
Melbourne: Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into a semi-final against either two-time reigni…
Top Indian politician killed in plane crash
A top Indian politician was killed along with four others on Wednesday, officials said, after their chartered aircraft crashed in the western state of Maharashtra.Deputy Chief Mini…
Markram powers South Africa to win over West Indies
Paarl, South Africa: Aiden Markram powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against the West Indies at Boland Park on Tuesday.The South African…