PA slams US offer of consular services in West Bank
TEL AVIV: The Palestinian Authority slammed a decision by the US Embassy to offer consular services in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank as a “violation of internatio…
Royal Decree establishes National Library of Oman
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday issued Royal Decree No (36/2026) on Establishing the National Library of Oman and Promulgating its system.Article (1) stat…
Royal Decree establishes Oman National Archives Office
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 36/2026 establishing the Oman National Archives Office and promulgating its governing regulations.The decr…
Filipinos protest corruption on anniversary of Marcos’s ouster
Manila: Philippine protesters took to the streets Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the fall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr, aiming their anger at a corruption scandal under hi…
Relative drop in temperatures expected due to active winds
Muscat: Active northern and northwesterly winds are expected to affect the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman starting Wednesday evening, February 25, and continue for…
India, GCC sign statement to start FTA talks
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the signing of a Joint Statement in New D…
Artificial rainfall station set up in Khasab
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources on Wednesday announced the completion of the project of establishing and operating the artificial rainfall station in…
Leverkusen ease into Champions League last 16 with stalemate against Olympiacos
LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Bayer Leverkusen endured late pressure but earned a 0-0 draw with visitors Olympiacos Piraeus on Tuesday to book their Champions League last-16 spot with a 2…
Mexico president says ‘no risk’ for 2026 World Cup fan
MEXICO CITY: Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday there was “no risk” to fans coming to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after violence erupted following the…
Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players
Daniil Medvedev has called for a streamlined ATP calendar with only Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments offering ranking points, though the Russian concedes such reforms w…