Blasts heard in Bahrain capital Manama: AFP journalist
Explosions were heard in Bahrain’s capital Manama on Wednesday morning, according to an AFP journalist, hours after the United States announced a ceasefire with Iran.The Gulf kingd…
Oil slides below $100, stocks jump after ceasefire pact
Oil prices dived, stocks surged, and the dollar was knocked back on Wednesday as a two-week Middle East ceasefire sparked a relief rally, fuelled by hopes that oil and gas flows t…
Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.Here are reactions from across the globe:- South Korea -South Korea welcomed the ceasefi…
US, Iran agree to ceasefire
The United States and Iran reached an eleventh-hour ceasefire deal Tuesday evening, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to start wiping out Iran’s “whole civilization” if…
Trump to suspend attacks on Iran for 2 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. Trump said he agreed to suspend a devas…
Pakistan urges Trump to extend Iran deadline
Islamabad – Pakistan’s prime minister, who is playing a key mediating role in the Middle East conflict, on Wednesday urged US President Donald Trump to extend his deadline for mass…
FSA warns against dealing with unauthorised securities entities
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched a public awareness campaign addressing financial fraud linked to entities and platforms offering investment services in securiti…
The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed
This year, Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe expects her business, NovFeed, to generate well over $1 million in sales.
CBO eases loan stress of rain hit borrowers
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman’s relief measures to support small businesses hit by recent heavy rains is drawing widespread public acclaim.The CBO allowed some borrowers, whose…
Shura approves reports on proposed requests
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura on Tuesday approved a number of proposed requests with economic and social dimensions during its 13th regular session of the 3rd regular annual sitting…