India and Pakistan celebrate Independence Day
MUSCAT, AUG 15Both India and Pakistan celebrated their Independence Day on August 15 and 14 respectively at the embassy premises as well as in their schools.While the Embassy of In…
A year after the revolution, hope turns to frustration in Bangladesh
Bangladesh — Just over a year ago, after Sheikh Hasina, the leader of Bangladesh, unleashed a brutal crackdown on protesting students, Abu Sayed stood defiantly in front of armed p…
Pakistan monsoon death toll rises to 110
Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and flash floods across northern Pakistan, killing at least 110 people in the last 24 hours, disaster authorities said Friday.The majority…
Stocks near highs as markets await Trump-Putin talks
LONDON – Global stocks traded near record highs on Friday as investors awaited key talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, as well as U.S. retail data that may pro…
Oman condemns Israeli PM’s remarks on ‘Greater Israel’
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has strongly condemned the statements made by the Prime Minister of the Israeli government and his claims regarding the so-called ‘Greater Israel’.Oma…
Spain suffers third wildfire death, Greece beats back flames
Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox co…
800 Omanis employed in water projects
MUSCAT, AUG 14Nama Water Services announced the completion of recruiting 800 Omanis for new job opportunities in the projects sector. This step comes within the framework of the co…
Foreign NGOs say rules hamper Gaza aid
New Israeli legislation regulating foreign aid groups has been increasingly used to deny their requests to bring supplies into Gaza, according to a joint letter signed by more than…
First aviation simulation centre to launch in 2026
CONRAD PRABHUMUSCAT, AUG 14InvestOman, the Sultanate’s flagship investment promotion agency, has announced the finalization of agreements paving the way for the launch of Oman’s fi…
His Majesty the Sultan congratulates Presidents of India and South Korea
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country’s Independence…