Libya Govt probes killing of late ruler Gaddafi’s son
Tripoli: Libyan prosecutors said on Wednesday they were investigating the killing of Seif Al-Islam al Gaddafi, son of slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi, in the city of Zintan.The public…
Ukraine, Russia resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi
KYIV: Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe’s biggest conflict since World…
Crude rises on US–Iran tensions, broader selloff
LONDON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the United States shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel, reviving fears of escalation ahead…
Gold gains over 17% so far in 2026
Bengaluru: Gold rose further on Wednesday, after logging its biggest daily gain in 17 years in the previous session, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fresh geopoli…
China to launch LNG futures as soon as next month – sources
SHANGHAI: China is set to introduce domestic, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures as soon as next month, sources familiar with the matter said, a move that could r…
2025: The year of the ‘pivotal ETF moment’
Among a group of standout winners from Europe’s booming ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) market last year, were UBS Asset Management and VanEck, with the duo more than doubling net inflo…
Financing challenges in promoting development
Financing plays a major role in enhancing the development of national economies through projects that are implemented at the governmental, private, and public–private partnership l…
Faces of Tradition, A Slovak Cultural Journey in the Heart of Muscat
Under the soft gallery lights of the Omani Society of Arts, faces from another time and place look back at the viewer, serene, solemn, and quietly powerful. Adorned with intricate…
First day of Ramadhan likely on Feb 19, Eid on March 20
Muscat: Astronomers in the Sultanate of Oman have predicted that the first day of Ramadhan this year is likely to fall on Thursday (February 19). This means Eid al Fitr will fall o…
Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles
Tehran – Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers.The law prev…