Israel ramps up Gaza City offensive as Hamas weighs Trump plan
Hamas’s review of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan stretched into a third day on Wednesday, a source close to the group said, as other Palestinian factions rejected the pr…
Desperate Indonesia parents await news at school collapse
Desperate parents on Wednesday demanded Indonesian rescuers speed up efforts to find dozens of children missing in the collapse of a school, with officials detecting signs of life…
SalamAir, Emirates impose restrictions on power banks
Starting October 1, 2025, Salam Air has prohibited the use of spare batteries (power banks) onboard. Passengers may carry one spare battery not exceeding 100 watt-hours of capacity…
FSA directs Omantel to restate 2024 audited financial statements
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) issued Administrative Decision No. (25/2025), urging Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) to restate its audited financial state…
Nama Electricity rolls out electric vehicles
Muscat: In a landmark step underscoring its commitment to national strategies for green transformation and reducing carbon emissions, Nama Electricity Distribution Company has sign…
China launches K visa to attract foreign tech talent
China launched on Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting foreign talent in science and technology, part of ongoing efforts to position itself as a global leader in these…
70 dead in strong central Philippines earthquake
Manila – At least 69 people were killed in a strong earthquake that rocked the central Philippines, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending residents fleeing into the street…
91 people possibly still under collapsed Indonesian school: official
Around 91 people are believed to be still trapped under the ruins of a collapsed school on Indonesia’s main island of Java, authorities said as rescue teams searched for survivors….
UN chief calls ‘all parties’ to commit to Gaza deal
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for “all parties” to commit to the peace plan for Gaza presented by US President Donald Trump, a spokesman said….
Integrated care enhances quality of life for the elderly
AFRAH AL BALUSHIMUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, joins countries around the world in celebrating the International Day of Older Per…