Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack…
Iraq PM urges armedgroups to join state
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi urged armed factions on Wednesday to join state institutions, as the US mounts pressure on Baghdad to disarm groups backed by Iran. Zaidi, who onl…
Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at Haj gripped by intense heat
MINA: The faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a Haj pilgrimage held in intense heat and against the backdrop of a war.From dawn, crowds of…
My job is going… UK workers squeezed out by AI
When a client asked her a year ago to design a glossary to train an artificial intelligence system, translator Jessica Spengler realised she was going to train her own replacement….
Oman LNG’s study on methanation pilot project study
MUSCAT, MAY 27A concept study into the development of a commercial-scale methanation plant — designed to support the production of synthetic methane, a low-carbon alternative to fo…
Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea
SEOUL: The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses. It also opens a Pandora’s box for companies…
Hong Kong now world’s top cross border wealth hub
ZURICH: Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the E…
Diversity Project rebrands to counter backlash
The Diversity Project, the initiative set up a decade ago to champion inclusivity across the investments and savings industry, has changed its name in response to the global pushba…
Hajj pilgrims stone the devil in final ritual
Mina, Saudi Arabia: Faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca.From dawn, crowds of pilgrims g…
His Majesty the Sultan performs Eid Al Adha prayers in Sohar
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Thursday at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, marking the first day of Eid…