Price hikes, outlook cuts – What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks.Jet fuel…
Scattered rain, strong winds and dust forecast across Oman
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office said thunderstorms, dust storms and active winds are likely to affect several governorates.According to the latest update, thunderstorms are…
Government acquisition of SalamAir supports competition and sector sustainability
Muscat: The government’s acquisition of SalamAir is aimed at strengthening competitiveness and ensuring long-term sustainability in Oman’s aviation sector, according to an official…
Iranian delegation due in Islamabad ahead of US talk
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan has been preparing for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast war, with the White House saying Vice President JD Vance…
Oil prices edge higher amid fears for fragile ceasefire
Oil prices edged higher again on Thursday after tumbling the previous day, as the ceasefire in the Iran war appeared fragile and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely impassable f…
UN chief condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon after civilian deaths
UN Secretary General António Guterres condemned Israel’s large-scale airstrikes in Lebanon, saying they had killed and injured hundreds of civilians, including children, and damag…
NASA’s Artemis 2 crew prepare for Pacific splashdown
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission are preparing for their return to Earth, the US space agency said on Wednesday.After being woken by the song “Under Pressure” b…
Millions vote as India begins series of state elections
Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections in two states on Thursday, kicking off four key contests this month amid a war in the Middle East that has triggered some f…
Oman edge Scotland by 12 runs in rain-hit clash
Oman registered a 12-run victory over Scotland in a rain-reduced 20-over ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series match in Windhoek. Skipper Jatinder Singh led the charge w…
Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed…