Israel still operating in Gaza
GAZA: Israel said on Saturday its troops were still operating in Gaza and warned residents not to return, despite calls from the families of Israeli hostages and US President Donal…
Palestinians hail Trump ceasefire call
KHAN YUNIS: Smoke billowed over Gaza City on Saturday, yet for the first time in months, residents felt a ceasefire was within reach as they welcomed US President Donald Trump’s ca…
Reaction after calls for end to Gaza bombing
Here are some reactions from around the world to Hamas’ comments and Trump’s reaction:EU COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN”Hamas’ stated readiness to release hostages and e…
UN rights chief hails chance to stop carnage
GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk on Saturday said US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan was a “vital opportunity” to stop bloodshed in the Palestinian territory “once and…
Oman, Belarus: New phase for strengthening cooperation
The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of Belarus this Monday and his meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko represent a new milestone in the…
His Majesty to visit Belarus on Monday
Muscat- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay a state visit to the Republic of Belarus on Monday.The statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court on Saturday, said, “To str…
Galfar chairman passes away
The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCII) mourned the demise of Sheikh Salem bin Saeed bin Hamad Al Fannah al Araimi, chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulfar Engineer…
Work on Hafeet Rail is more than 50% complete: Reports
Muscat: Work on the 238-kilometre Hafeet Rail network linking the city of Suhar and Abu Dhabi is progressing at a steady pace.Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, revealed at the recen…
Pressure mounts for release of Omani participants in Flotilla
Muscat: The Foreign Ministry on Friday said that it is closely monitoring the situation of the Omani citizens participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, and is committed to ensur…
Oman sees a 50% surge in cyber financial frauds
The Royal Oman Police, represented by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, revealed a 50 percent increase in cyber fraud crimes committed in the Sultanate of Oman du…