7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
Tokyo – A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).The quak…
Oman set for strong start at Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026
The Oman national teams have intensified preparations for participation in the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, as the beach handball team opens its campaign today with matches…
Iran has no plans for more talks with the US: Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran has no plans regarding a new round of talks with the US.The US is not learning its lessons from experiences, and…
Iran’s president stresses the importance of diplomacy
DUBAI – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the U.S., but added that vigilance and d…
World awaits fate of US-Iran ceasefire
WASHINGTON/CAIRO – Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried…
African Bank of Oman launched in Angola
Luanda – The establishment of the African Bank of Oman was announced on Monday in the Angolan capital, Luanda, reflecting the objectives of Vision 2040 and part of the efforts to s…
United States sees a drop in international visitors in 2025
The United States remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025, but is losing market share according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Econ…
Iran is not planning to attend talks in Pakistan
Washington, United States – Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel t…
Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation
Hong Kong – Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it,…
8 children dead in US domestic violence shooting
Shreveport, United States – A man shot dead eight children — seven of them his own — early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that s…