Oman to witness spring equinox on March 20
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman is set to witness the vernal (spring) equinox on Friday, March 20, marking the official astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.Acc…
Ships in Gulf risk fuel, water shortages on board
Thousands of seafarers face dwindling supplies of fuel and water as they wait on board, stranded by the Middle East war, a key shipping body warned Tuesday as it urged governments…
Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre bombed by Pakistan
Families and friends of people who were under treatment at a rehab centre in the Afghan capital Kabul searched for their loved ones on Wednesday, two days after it was bombed by…
Do you need to wash new clothes before wearing them?
People often say that you should never wear new clothes before washing them. That seems a little extreme. Is it true?A: In a post on TikTok, a woman showed pictures of her arms, le…
Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids
T he rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an oppo…
New rules for Hormuz navigation likely: Iran FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the US is responsible for the war engulfing the region.In an interview to Al Jazeera Channel, Araghchi denied targeting civil…
CMA CGM revises fuel surcharge; IMO calls for safe corridor
CMA CGM, a leading shipping company, will implement a revised emergency fuel surcharge starting from March 27. This revision comes in response to rising geopolitical tensions in th…
Global air travel to double by 2050: Report
Muscat: The global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Long-Term Demand Projections (LTD…
Middle Eastern parents share content of their children online: Study
Kaspersky “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (48%) of parents across the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region regularly post photos, videos, or updates ab…
Middle Eastern parents share content of their children online: Study
Kaspersky “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (48%) of parents across the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region regularly post photos, videos, or updates ab…