Airline compensation not applicable in force majeure cases
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has clarified that passengers may not be entitled to compensation in certain cases of flight delays or cancellations, particularly when d…
Muscat sees 661 cases of residential fires in 2025: CDAA
Muscat: The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said that misuse of electrical appliances, negligence, poor installations, and overloading of electrical circuits are among…
Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Sicily
Activists from several countries set sail from Sicily towards the Gaza Strip on Sunday on dozens of ships carrying civilian aid.After a weather-related delay, 56 ships departed fro…
Oman updates tourism rules with new regulations to boost sector growth
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism issued updated Executive Regulations of the Tourism Law, which aim to support the growth of the tourism sector in Oman, in line with Om…
Oman sees above-average temperatures this week
Muscat: Oman is going through a spell of hot weather, with temperatures rising noticeably across several parts of the country over the past 24 hours, according to data released by…
Oil up almost 3% as US-Iran peace talks stall
LONDON: Oil prices jumped almost 3% on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil suppl…
Iran minister heads to Russia as talks remain stalled
Islamabad, Pakistan: Iran’s foreign minister headed to Russia on Sunday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy…
Renewables in vogue as Iran war drives up Europe power prices
VLORA, Albania/PARIS: As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, the Drin River, which descends through the mountains of northern Albania,…
Buy airline tickets now, Spain urges as Iran war lifts oil prices
MADRID: Consumers should buy airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid the risk of higher fares caused by rising oil prices triggered by the war in Iran, Spain’s industry an…
AI surge powers South Korea’s growth momentum
SEOUL: South Korea’s first-quarter economic performance offers a compelling case for cautious optimism, underscoring the country’s ability to capitalise on structural shifts in the…