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…
Lightning strikes kill 14 as Bangladesh lashed by seasonal storms
At least 14 people were killed after lightning strikes hit several parts of Bangladesh, officials said on Monday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country.The deaths…
Milan, Juve offer up another 0-0 draw to consolidate top-four grip
MILAN: AC Milan and Juventus played out a 0-0 draw at the San Siro on Sunday, a second stalemate between the sides in Serie A this season, with both clubs on course for a place…
Tottenham’s Simons to miss World Cup after knee injury
Tottenham Hotspur and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons said on Sunday his season had “come to an abrupt end” after suffering a serious knee injury that is set to rule him out…
Oman’s frankincense exports reach RO 471,400 in 2025
Muscat: Oman’s frankincense exports totalled 471.4 thousand in 2025, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information, underscoring sustained glo…