Rafah crossing to reopen, giving Gazans way out of war-torn strip
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is set to reopen on Sunday after almost a year, allowing Palestinians to leave the war-torn territory and marking the end…
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers
Shanghai – Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit…
Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost
Dhaka – Textile worker Sabina Khatun is in limbo after losing her job during sweeping factory closures, caught up like millions in Bangladesh in the fallout from a 2024 uprising th…
Did AI take your job, or was your employer ‘AI-Washing’?
A company might lay people off for any number of reasons: It didn’t meet financial targets. It overhired. Tariffs, or the loss of a big client, rocked it.But lately, many companies…
‘Immortal’ Indian comics keep up with changing times
Bengaluru – When India’s comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: Introduce children to the country’s vast universe of Hindu gods, legends,…
Gas leak blast in Bandar Abbas; Oman offers condolences
An explosion that hit a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday was caused by a gas leak, according to a preliminary assessment, the local head of th…
Muscat Nights 2026 edition: A record-breaking success
The Muscat Nights 2026 festival, which concluded on Saturday, January 31, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the event’s history. Attracting around two million visitors over i…
Advanced Air Mobility trials to gain momentum: CAA
MUSCAT – The National Aviation Strategy is aiming at integrating the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Programme, incorporating advanced air transport technologies, including drones, in…
Iran army chief warns US, Israel against attack
PARIS: Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against an attack, saying his country’s forces were on high alert following Washington’s heavy…
Grand Canyon project in Jabal Shams well underway
MUSCAT: The Wilayat of Al Hamra in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is entering a new phase of tourism and infrastructure development with the commencement of the Jabal Shams waterfront p…