The Honourable Lady extends greetings on Mother’s Day
Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, has addressed a message of greetings to mothers in the Sultanate of Oman and…
US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to the Middle East: Officials
The US military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their re…
UK allows US to use bases
London – Britain has authorised the United States to use its bases to strike Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, the government said Friday.A spokesperson…
Eid marked with prayers, exchange of greetings
Salalah/Khasab/Muscat: The governorates of the Sultanate of Oman celebrated the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Friday. Large crowds of citizens and residents performed the Eid prayer…
Attack causes fire at Kuwait oil refinery
Firefighters battled another blaze at a Kuwait oil refinery on Friday after a fresh drone attack from Iran where millions were marking the country’s New Year with muted celebration…
Nato relocates Iraq mission due to Mideast war
BRUSSELS: Nato said on Friday it was ‘adjusting’ its mission in Iraq, with a French military source confirming the non-combat force was being temporarily relocated because of the M…
Spain to spend €5 bn to ease war fallout
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Friday a sweeping package worth €five billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, inclu…
Iran claims big blow against its enemies
Iran’s Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Friday the country had dealt its enemies a “dizzying blow” in the war with the United States and Israel, as fresh blasts hit Tehran on t…
Ali enters semis of 60m dash at World Indoor Athletics
MUSCAT, MAR 20Oman’s sprinter Ali al Balushi advanced to the semis of Men’s 60 metres sprint on Friday at the World Athletics Indoor Championships which is underway in Poland until…
AFC halts bidding process for 2031, 2035 Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: The bidding process for the 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup tournaments has been halted due to pending changes in the global football calendar, the Asian Football Confeder…