Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
WASHINGTON: Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran’s latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying W…
From Idea to Scale: Why Africa’s entrepreneurs must apply to ABH now
Applications for the 2026 edition of Africa’s Business Heroes have been extended. The new deadline is May 7, 2026.
Suroor Village Trail Revives Samayil’s Heritage Tourism Vision
The first phase of the Suroor tourism trail in Samayil has come into operation, marking a further step in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate’s ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic tourism…
What the Red Shore in Mirbat Is Trying to Tell Us
A stretch of beach in Mirbat turned an uneasy shade of red, coated in what at first glance could be mistaken for algae or sediment. But closer inspection revealed something else en…
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Festival-goers dressed in orange attend the Radio 538 King’s Day celebration in Netherlands — AFP
Francis Kere: sustainable architect goes global
The bricks are local, the ventilation is open-air and a towering baobab anchors the space: architect Francis Kere’s new building in Dakar is both sustainable and distinctly African…
Ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India’s capital
In the heart of New Delhi, a small group of enthusiasts continues to practise kabootarbaazi, an ancient pigeon-rearing tradition dating back to the era of the Mughal Empire. The pr…
Effort begins to rescue Timmy, the humpback whale, stranded off Germany’s Baltic coast
BERLIN: An attempt to remove a stranded humpback whale from shallow waters off Germany’s Baltic coast began on Tuesday, after four weeks of intense public debate over the best way…
Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal on Hormuz
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has told advisers he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, according to multiple people b…
Two arrested for facilitating 23 infiltrators of African nationality
Muscat: The Al Wusta Police Command arrested two individuals in Duqm for facilitating the crossing of 23 infiltrators of African nationality and transporting them via their vehicle…