Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities
Tehran – Iran threatened Saturday to reduce US-linked oil facilities to “a pile of ashes” as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis.Iranian ar…
A building in Dubai’s financial district damaged
Dubai – A building in Dubai’s financial district was hit by debris from an intercepted attack on Friday, witnesses and an AFP journalist saw, days after firms evacuated the area as…
Alarmed by war’s impact on civilians worldwide: UN Human Rights Chief
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said he was alarmed by the deepening impact of the Middle East crisis on civilians, deploring extensive attacks in residential areas, as well as o…
US sending extra Marines, ships to Mideast: Reports
Washington – The United States is sending more Marines and ships to the Middle East two weeks into the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, US media reported on Friday.The Wall Street…
India’s IndiGo introduces ‘Fuel Charge’ from today
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has introduced a fuel charge on domestic and international routes, from March 14, 2026. A fuel charge of 900 rupees will be levied on international…
strikes shake Iran and Gulf as conflict widens
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran unleashed fresh strikes in a war that has ignited the Middle…
2 dead in Suhar drone attack
Two people have been killed in Oman on Friday after drones came down in Suhar, as Gulf nations remain caught in the crosshairs of the war the United States and Israel launched on I…
Moments of faith, drawn in lines
As dusk settles and families gather to break their fast, Ramadhan often reveals itself in quiet, intimate moments. For Muscat-based visual artist and conceptual photographer Rachel…
Couscous comfort
Staff ReporterMuscat, March 13 Chef Abdelgafour, a passionate culinary artisan at Mysk Al Mouj, brings years of experience in traditional and contemporary cuisine to every creation…
Iftar traditions on a plate
Staff ReporterMuscat, March 13Globetrotting chef and bestselling cookbook and author chef Ananya Banerjee is known for her eclectic culinary style that blends global flavours with…