Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
WASHINGTON: Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks this week as US President Donald Trump said…
Oman takes part in Gaza Board of Peace meet
WASHINGTON: The Sultanate of Oman participated on Thursday as an observer in the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, at the invitation of President Donald Trump of the United…
A visual tribute to Ramadhan
With the holy month of Ramadhan underway, bringing nights of reflection and days of devotion, Muscat-based artist and business head Dr Rajulal Rafeek has unveiled a moving series o…
Mix Mahachi: A Lebanese Ramadhan classic
At Sheraton Oman Hotel, Chef Fadel Olliek presents Mix Mahachi — a comforting Lebanese classic of stuffed zucchini, baby eggplant, bell peppers and vine leaves, gently simmered in…
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielde…
HOPE FOR DUTERTE DRUG WAR VICTIMS AT HAGUE
Mary Ann Pajo watched quietly as cemetery workers opened her son’s tomb in Manila this week and removed his body for examination by a forensic pathologist.Accused of dealing drugs,…
The science behind a healthier Ramadhan fast
In Oman, you can feel the day change as Maghrib approaches. Roads quiet down, kitchens get busy and families gather around the iftar table. For many of us, Ramadhan is not just a c…
Chatbots are the new influencers brands must woo
In late 2024, Stacy Simpson, the chief marketing officer of Athenahealth, a health care software and services provider, started asking artificial intelligence chatbots such as Chat…
Why split sleep works during Ramadhan
Before industrialisation began, taking a short break to rest and sleep was the norm. It was only after work hours were stretched for the entire day that sleep got confined to night…
Takaichi promises ‘strong and prosperous’ Japan
TOKYO: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Friday to make Japan ‘strong and prosperous’, while hitting out at China and pledging to keep “hitting the growth button” following…