India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks
NEW DELHI: India has dismissed as “uninformed” comments shared by U.S. President Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole”, saying they were inappropriate and inconsi…
Oman and Kazakhstan to boost cooperation
An official talks session was held on Thursday at the Akorda Presidential Palace in the capital, Astana, co-chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan…
Healthy Life Expectancy at birth in Oman rises to 66.07 years
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a new global health milestone, reflecting the robustness of its health system and the efficacy of its strategic policies. Recent data ind…
Election committee discusses municipal polls
The main committee tasked with elections of municipal councils held the first meeting in the Municipal Councils’ Fourth Term. The meeting was chaired by Eng Khalid bin Hilal al Bus…
Omanis return home as Iran shows off its control over strait
MUSCAT: The Foreign Ministry, in light of current regional developments and in coordination with relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, continues to implement necessary arr…
Oman, Bangladesh review cooperation
MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received in Muscat on Thursday Dr Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.During the me…
Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open
MADRID: Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning streak to 13 matches on Thursday in Madrid.The world number one,…
Spain’s Yamal injured, expected to be fit for World Cup
BARCELONA: Spain’s Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced on Thursday.”Tests have confirm…
Rajasthan’s Jadeja pleased with middle order’s response under pressure
LUCKNOW: Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he was pleased the middle order got the chance to bat under pressure on Wednesday after they came to the rescue when t…
From Chicago to today: How capitalism still owns your time
“Excuse me friends, I have to go to the office for an urgent report,” one of my friends said, glancing at his phone. “At this time? On this day?” we all responded in disbelief.It w…