Zelensky: Ukraine seeks decision on Russian assets by year-end
BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday he had told European partners that his country needed a decision this year on a plan to use Russian assets to plug…
Lanka plans $1.6bn in cyclone recovery spending
Sri Lanka’s government announced plans for $1.6 billion in extra spending in 2026 to fund the country’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed more than 640 people. The natural…
Nepal’s ousted PM re-elected as party leader
Members of ousted Nepali prime minister KP Sharma Oli’s political party voted for him to retain leadership of the organisation, meaning he will oversee its preparations for nationa…
The challenge of building an African consumer brand abroad
Why African entrepreneurs should think twice before launching in markets like the US and Europe.
Oman and India affirm strength of strategic partnership during official visit
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, welcomed in a joint statement the signing of the Comprehensi…
HM bestows Order of Oman on Indian Prime Minister
Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan granted the Order of Oman to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, in appreciation by His Majesty of the strong and close bilateral relations…
Remediation of oil-polluted soil begins in Dhofar
The Environment Authority of Oman, through its Environmental Emergency Center, has begun the remediation of beach sand contaminated by a marine oil spill at Awqad Beach in Dhofar G…
HM the Sultan, Indian Prime Minister hold official talks
Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India witnessed at Al Barakah Palace the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement betwee…
Over 1,000 killed in April attack on Sudan refugee camp: UN
More than 1,000 civilians were killed during three days of attacks by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on the Zamzam displacement camp in April, the UN said Thursday, dem…
Ministry calls for adherence to adventure tourism guidelines
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on all companies, institutions and individuals to strictly adhere to the principles of responsible tourism when carrying out…