IATA warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened
The head of a body representing global airlines warned on Wednesday it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, given disruptio…
EA confirms drop in air quality due to dust storm
Muscat: There is a possibility of varying levels of dust-related air pollutants resulting from a moderate dust storm affecting the Sultanate of Oman, based on data from the Naqi pl…
Oman welcomes Iran–US ceasefire, urges lasting political solution
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, commending the efforts made by the Isl…
Blasts heard in Bahrain capital Manama: AFP journalist
Explosions were heard in Bahrain’s capital Manama on Wednesday morning, according to an AFP journalist, hours after the United States announced a ceasefire with Iran.The Gulf kingd…
Oil slides below $100, stocks jump after ceasefire pact
Oil prices dived, stocks surged, and the dollar was knocked back on Wednesday as a two-week Middle East ceasefire sparked a relief rally, fuelled by hopes that oil and gas flows t…
Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.Here are reactions from across the globe:- South Korea -South Korea welcomed the ceasefi…
US, Iran agree to ceasefire
The United States and Iran reached an eleventh-hour ceasefire deal Tuesday evening, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to start wiping out Iran’s “whole civilization” if…
Trump to suspend attacks on Iran for 2 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. Trump said he agreed to suspend a devas…
Pakistan urges Trump to extend Iran deadline
Islamabad – Pakistan’s prime minister, who is playing a key mediating role in the Middle East conflict, on Wednesday urged US President Donald Trump to extend his deadline for mass…
FSA warns against dealing with unauthorised securities entities
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched a public awareness campaign addressing financial fraud linked to entities and platforms offering investment services in securiti…