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…
Two arrested for 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…
New York restaurant’s $40 half chicken fuels cost of dining debate
New York – Hugo Hivernat’s restaurant was only open for a few days before he got dragged into New York’s cost of living row for pricing a half rotisserie chicken at $40.For some, t…
Sohar records highest temperature in Oman
Muscat: Sohar has emerged as the hottest location in the Sultanate, recording a high of 43.4°C over the past 24 hours, according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority’s…
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
DUBAI – Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region’s digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on c…
Death toll rises to 14 after train crash near Jakarta
At least 14 people were killed and 84 injured when along-distance passenger train collided with a stopped train near the Indonesian capital Jakarta, authorities said on Tuesday.Th…