Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays ‘peacemaker’ in US-Iran talks
Islamabad, Pakistan: As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan’…
Stocks rise, oil slips on hopes for Mideast peace deal
London: Stock markets climbed and oil prices retreated Tuesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions that…
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad this week to resume talks to end the war, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, after the…
HM receives call from Qatar Emir
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.During the call, the two leaders discussed the…
Tankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows
SINGAPORE/TOKYO: A third Iran-linked tanker was entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday on the first full day of the U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian por…
Crude demand to see biggest quarterly drop since Covid: IAE
Demand for crude oil will likely see the biggest slump in the second quarter since the Covid pandemic slammed the global economy in 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warn…
CPA warns against unsafe toys
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority(CPA) has issued an official warning over certain children’s toys that do not meet approved safety standards, stating that their use may p…
Muscat Municipality promotes alternative greening
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has highlighted the importance of alternative greening as part of efforts to build a more sustainable and livable urban environment.The initiative goes…
ISM students shine at Innovation Hackathon 2026
A group of students from the Indian School Muscat won the Innovation hackathon conducted by Middle East College recnetly.The Team FASEELA, comprising Mohammed Maaz Quadri (Class 10…
GCC to continue with joint tourism initiatives
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held a meeting via video conference recently to follow up on the latest developments in the region and review the reper…