MoL clarifies refund rules for worker ticket deposits
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has clarified the conditions under which employers and establishments can recover the ticket amount deposited as part of a worker’s travel insu…
Markets weigh outlook after Trump extends Iran truce
Hong Kong – Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assess the chances of US-Iran peace talks after Donald Trump extended his ceasefire at the eleventh hour bu…
Oman’s crude prices up $7.25 on Wednesday
Muscat – The price of Oman crude for June delivery on Tuesday reached $99. 26The price of Omani oil witnessed a decrease of $7. 25 compared to Tuesday’s price of $92.01, while Bren…
Italy watchdog probes travel giant Booking.com
Rome – Italy’s AGCM competition authority said Wednesday it was investigating online travel giant Booking.com for allegedly offering more visibility for accommodation providers tha…
Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids
MEXICO CITY: Top Mexican officials on Tuesday vowed to ensure safety ahead of the World Cup soccer matches following a shooting at the famed Teotihuacan pyramids that killed a Can…
Real Madrid edge Alaves 2-1 to end winless run
MADRID: Real Madrid secured a 2-1 home victory over struggling Alaves in LaLiga on Tuesday with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to end a four-match winless run in all c…
Brighton outclass woeful Chelsea 3-0 in Premier League drubbing
BRIGHTON, England: Brighton & Hove Albion’s Ferdi Kadioglu netted an early opener and Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck scored in the second half to pile more misery on flounde…
Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances
Madrid: World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his principal aim as he prepares for the Madrid Open is to be in the “best possible shape” for Roland Garros next month as he s…
Fertilizer shipments cannot be stopped due to the war: UN
In normal times, one third of global fertiliser trade – along with 35 per cent of crude oil and a fifth of liquified natural gas – passes through the maritime corridor located sout…
Palm trees to make way for Sultan Qaboos Street makeover
Muscat Governorate will launch a Reforestation Project on Sultan Qaboos Street – Al Seeb.According to the Municipality, “Every tree is not suitable for every road, and incorrect pl…