Rapid floods shock Sri Lanka’s survivors
Kolonnawa – For villages on the northern edge of Sri Lanka’s capital, floods are a familiar ordeal — but even the hardiest residents were stunned when the Kelani river surged this…
Global Markets- Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data
Hong Kong: Asian equities were mixed Monday with investors awaiting the release of key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of an expected interes…
Fewer than 100 A320s still grounded for fix: Airbus
Out of a total number of around 6,000 A320 aircraft potentially impacted, the vast majority have now received the necessary modifications, Airbus said in a statement.The airline ad…
Oman to offer visa-free entry to Filipinos
Filipinos may be able to travel to the Sultanate of Oman without a visa from early beginning in 2026, local media quoted the Ambassador of Oman in Manila.During the National Day ce…
New OCCI headquarters to come up in Madinat al Irfan
Madinat Al Irfan will be home to the new headquarters of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), spanning 10,000 sqm. Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of the Bo…
Sons of Pakistan’s jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety
The sons of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing “something irreversible” about his condition after more than three weeks with no evid…
MHT begins road show in China following direct flight
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) is conducting a series of road shows in the People’s Republic of China from December 1 to 5. These workshops will be held in Beijing, Sha…
DFF 2025 amplifies today’s most important voices in cinema
Doha: Doha Film Institute underlined the significant impact of Doha Film Festival on audiences, artists and the industry, and announced clear ambitions for 2026 through stronger co…
Airbus narrows software crisis as airlines ride out A320 recall
Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than originally expected, as it wrestle…
How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media
Sydney – Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media.Internet…