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…
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks
Tehran – Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not currently planning to take part in new talks with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump said he…
Pakistan, Iran leaders speak ahead of talks with US
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday he had spoken by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of anticipated US-Iran talks in Islamabad, an…
Vance to lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan
US Vice-President J D Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said on Sunday – shortly after President Donald Trump said he would…
Oman make three changes for Nepal tri-series
Kulkarni’s men depart for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Nepal featuring the hosts and the UAE, starting on April 25 MUSCAT: Buoyed by their impressive display in the…
Job prospects, entrepreneurship ecosystems shape stability
MUSCAT: In a rapidly evolving world, young people’s sense of stability is no longer shaped solely by social or educational factors; it is increasingly tied to the availability of m…
Boosting support for children with disabilities reviewed
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education and the Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) have explored ways to support educational initiatives and rehabilitative services for chi…
Qualitative transformation in healthcare a priority in Oman
MUSCAT: The health priority under Oman Vision 2040 has witnessed qualitative transformations reflecting the scale of efforts exerted during the Tenth Five-Year Development Plan. Co…
TRUST BEGINS AT HOME
In an era marked by rapid transformation, social trust has moved beyond theory to become a cornerstone of stable and cohesive societies. Yet, despite its wide-reaching impact, trus…