Trump hikes the US global tariff rate to 15%
Washington – President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tari…
Iran president says willnot bow to US pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country would not bow its head to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the United States.”World p…
Echoes of light: CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF RAMADHAN NIGHTS
Ramadhan nights carry a rhythm that feels both intimate and expansive, especially in Oman, where faith and community shape everyday life. For Omani photographer Sultan bin Said al…
Productive families thrive at Shinas Ramadhan market
SHINAS: The seasonal Ramadhan market in Shinas has become a lively hub that supports productive families and small businesses while reviving flavours closely tied to Omani heritage…
Digital education gets a big push with 5G and satellite tech
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education has worked to ensure smooth access to education in all regions, including schools in remote geographical areas.It has successfully overcome the te…
A season of light, generosity and togetherness
Muscat: Cities and villages across the Sultanate of Oman are decked up for Ramadhan, creating scenes of warmth, spirituality and celebration. Streets are adorned with crescent moon…
Attacks on Sudan healthcare facilities killed 69 this year, says WHO
CAIRO: Five attacks on healthcare facilities have killed dozens of people in Sudan since the beginning of the year, the WHO said, as the war nears the start of its fourth year. The…
Iran prepares counterproposal to US
TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while US President Dona…
Macron urges ‘calm’ ahead of tense rally
LYON: French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Saturday for cooler heads to prevail ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put th…
Beyond the runway: Strategy and integration drive real development
Airports are often filed as a transport story. In Oman, they increasingly read as an economic story — about reducing the cost of distance, widening access to opportunity, and conne…