US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan familiar with…
HM, Egypt president discuss regional developments
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed ongoing regional developments and their political and economic implications durin…
Oman confirms readiness for Hajj pilgrims ahead of 1447 AH season
MUSCAT: All 14,000 accepted applicants from the Sultanate of Oman have successfully finalized their travel procedures and requirements for the upcoming 1447 AH Hajj season, achiev…
Al Khad Village in Suhar: A summer tourist destination
Al-Khad Village, located in in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, is a popular summer destination for many visitors due to its moderate summer climate, historical and cultural la…
Ahmedabad to host IPL final after Bengaluru switch
New Delhi – The Indian Premier League final will be held in Ahmedabad on May 31 instead of Bengaluru as originally planned, the country’s cricket board said Wednesday.The Board of…
Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
Hong Kong: Peter STEBBINGS with Faisal KAMAL in New Delhi Swathes of football-mad Asia from China and India to Malaysia and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights for the bi…
Oman braces for scorching summer
MUSCAT: The Sultanate is bracing for a sweltering summer, with meteorologists forecasting that temperatures will steadily rise to above-average levels across most governorates in…
Iran says it wants a ‘comprehensive agreement’ with US
Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as Pres…
CMA CGM confirms a vessel attacked in Hormuz
French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, had been the target of an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in…
Drug smuggling attempt foiled at Muscat Airport
Muscat: The Customs at Muscat International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle 4,384kg of the narcotic substance marijuana, which was found in the possession of a Thai national…