June 18 likely date for Islamic New Year holiday in Oman
Muscat: Astronomical calculations indicate that the first day of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH is expected to fall on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, marking the beginning of the month of M…
Unregulated livestock stalls removed in Salalah clean-up campaign
Salalah: As part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and enhance the city’s urban appearance, Dhofar Municipality carried out a field campaign to remove unregulated l…
Oman marks World Accreditation Day
Muscat, Oman — The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), joins countries around the world in marking World Accredi…
Oman braces for hotter-than-average summer
Muscat: Cities across Oman have been facing extreme temperatures over the past week, marking a severe start to the summer season as the latest seasonal outlook issued by the Civil…
Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two months ago, despite US President Donald Trump calling for r…
Yemen’s Houthis declare ban on Israeli shipping in Red Sea: statement
Yemen’s Houthis announced a missile attack on Israel on Monday and declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, raising the spectre of a return to major disruption on the key…
As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa
In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking the walls with anti-mosquito…
Tsunami warning after strong earthquake hits southern Philippines
A powerful earthquake struck near the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Monday, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the region. The quake struck at 7:37 am (2337…
Ederson to replace injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad
Newark, United States: The Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced on Sunday injured full-back Wesley will be replaced in the World Cup squad by midfielder Ederson.Wesley su…
Perez claims Real Madrid election win as rival concedes
MADRID: Florentino Perez claimed victory in Real Madrid’s presidential election in the early hours of Monday, extending his long rule for four more years after the first credible…