Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said passes away
The Diwan of Royal Court has mourned the passing of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, who passed away on Thursday morning, the 22…
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran will allow India-flagged tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, through which 40% of India’s crude imports pass, an Indian source said on Thursday, though an Iranian sour…
How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war?
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has threatened Gulf ports and disrupted global trade through the Strait of Hormuz through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied nat…
Three crew ‘believed trapped’ aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm
Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz were yet to be rescued on Thursday, t…
Japan’s Honda says to book $16 bn in expenses on EV rethink
Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday that it expected to book about 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) in expenses and losses related to a major reorientation of its electric vehic…
Responding to fire in fuel tanks in Salalah: CDAA
The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said it responded to a fire in the fuel tanks at Salalah Port. The teams have commenced firefighting operations with support from t…
Air quality levels in Salalah within safe limits: EA
The Environment Authority (EA) said in a statement that air quality levels in the Wilayat of Salalah are within safe limits.EA said it is monitoring developments regarding the fire…
Iran tells world ‘get ready for $200 a barrel’
Iran’s military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf. Iran fired at Is…
Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’
PARIS: Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but “safe and sound”, the son of the president said on Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 5…
Sinner in quarters; Sabalenka too hot for Osaka
* Sinner overcomes Fonseca challenge* Italian to meet American Tien in quarterfinals* Sabalenka defeats Osaka in dominant performance* Zverev beats Tiafoe in straight sets* Gibson…