Oman observes ‘Purple Saturday’ today
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is observing the Purple Saturday initiative under the slogan “A Day with a Lasting Impact,” aimed at enhancing awareness of societal inclusion, empowe…
A global economy jolted by an oil shock now gets a tariff reminder
LONDON — We’ve all been down this road before.President Donald Trump issues a blitz of punitive tariffs on allies and rivals, straining trade, rattling bond markets, raising prices…
Phones in Hand, India’s young protesters blast through Modi’s media control
In an Instagram revolt of the young, India’s “WhatsApp Uncles” are at a loss.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who for more than a decade has used social media to project an image of n…
‘Betrayal’: The young victims of India’s exam leak scandal
New Delhi: Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death.After…
Trump weighs harder Iran strikes; attacks in Saudi Arabia
Sanaa: Ansar Allah claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war.The US military…
Oman advocates for maritime security and open trade
MANILA: The Sultanate of Oman has firmly reaffirmed its stance on the critical importance of keeping global waterways open, emphasising that freedom of navigation is paramount to s…
US strikes Iran after Trump’s threats over Red Sea shipping
DUBAI: US missiles struck targets across Iran, reaching as far as its Caspian coast, on Friday after President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and Ansar A…
Over 80,000 flee forest infernos in France, Spain
LEGE-CAP-FERRET: Europe’s wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety on Friday, as holidaymakers boarded boats to escape fires on one French peninsula and Sp…
Wadi Nahiz: Magic of Mist
Hidden among the mountains north of Salalah, Wadi Nahiz is known for its green hills, mountain roads, viewpoints and peaceful atmosphere. During cloudy weather, the mist moving th…
Stocks recover amid rising inflation fears
Global bond yields hovered near multi-decade highs on Friday as high oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict stoked concerns about inflation and rate hikes, while US and…