American arrested over monkey Punch zoo Stunt
Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation t…
Star Julianne Moore hates ‘guns and explosions’, warns women are losing out
The Hours star Julianne Moore said she did not like “explosions and guns” as she bemoaned the drop in leading roles for women in Hollywood on Saturday, saying women were being sque…
Oman receives Award from World Health Organization
Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman received the World Health Organization (WHO) award in recognition of its sustained validation of the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of Hu…
CPA clarifies construction material price fluctuations in local markets
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has clarified reports circulated on social media regarding the prices of construction materials and the rates of increase witnessed…
Oman Air launches summertime business class sale
Oman Air has launched a limited-time Business Class summer sale, allowing travellers to experience the airline’s award-winning premium service at exceptional prices during the peak…
Mango founder’s son arrested over father’s death
Barcelona – Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father’s death during a hiking trip in December 2024….
India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show
Indian air safety officials plan to travel to Seattle to observe Boeing’s testing of a fuel-control switch panel that was removed from an Air India 787 in February after the pilot…
Cabinet holds meeting with Majlis A’Shura office
Muscat: The Council of Ministers held a joint meeting on Tuesday, chaired by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, to enhance ong…
International health experts meet in search for Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine options
A panel of experts led by the World Health Organization will meet on Tuesday to discuss if there are any vaccine options to help tackle a major Ebola outbreak in eastern Democra…
Slaughterhouse, public told to follow safety guidelines
Muscat: With Eid Al Adha only a few days away and thousands of animals expected to be slaughtered during the festive period, authorities and public health experts have urged the pu…