US ‘took out’ Iran base
The US military declared on Saturday it had damaged an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid…
Heavy rains and thunderstorms to continue in Oman on Sunday
The Oman Meteorology indicated that there are chances of thunderstorms on Sunday, accompanied by hail and active downdrafts, due to the influence of clouds associated with the weat…
Iranians mark Eid festival amid nuclear strike
Thousands of Iranians held Eid Al Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadhan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened i…
South Africans march for ‘sovereignty’ after US pressure
JOHANNESBURG: Thousands of South Africans marched on Saturday to demand respect for their nation’s sovereignty after months of pressure from US President Donald Trump on issues fro…
Over 20 nations back safe passage in Hormuz
DUBAI: More than 20 countries said they would contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran’s closure of the vital waterway.”We condemn in th…
K-pop kings BTS stun Seoul in ‘2.0’ comeback concert
SEOUL: South Korean megastars BTS performed their first show in nearly four years on Saturday in front of enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions…
When civilians pay the price
I was sitting in a bank in Muscat waiting while my wife dealt with some account matters, when a quiet moment turned into an unexpected conversation. Beside me sat a gentleman whom…
No matter how it’s dressed up… it’s a contemporary farce
Did President Trump, as talkshow host Jon Stewart suggested, start this conflict so America could learn more geography and where Iran, the Straits of Hormuz and the island of Kharg…
Eid between two worlds: Where memory meets celebration
During Eid Al Fitr, as celebrations continue across Oman with family visits, shared meals and quieter moments of reflection, the festival takes on layered meanings for those who ha…
Heavy rains expected in 4 governorates
The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has activated the Emergency Management Centre, along with emergency response sectors and subcommittees across Al Dhahirah, Al…