Military warns of massive force in Gaza City
The Israeli military warned on Friday it would operate with “unprecedented force” in Gaza City, telling residents to flee southwards as it presses its ground offensive on the terri…
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions
The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but Tehran and key European powers still have eight days to tr…
Notre-Dame’s twin towers ready to thrill visitors after fire
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reopened the two great mediaeval towers of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris for public visits, one of the final steps in its imme…
New AirPods can translate languages in your ears
The $250 AirPods Pro 3 use artificial intelligence to do real-time translations, their most significant new feature. (The earphones, which have slightly better noise cancellation,…
UK public finances deteriorate as budget looms
LONDON: UK government borrowing has reached the highest level since the start of the Covid pandemic, official data revealed on Friday, dealing a blow to the government ahead of its…
Having trouble sleeping?
Adjusting your sleep hygiene and trying a few bedtime hacks are generally good ideas to have good sleep. But sometimes, keeping a consistent bedtime or putting away your phone isn’…
Oman is among the top 10 safest countries in 2024
Washington – The Sultanate of Oman was ranked among the ten safest countries globally for 2024, according to the Global Safety Report issued by the international firm Gallup.Oman s…
Omran, TUI to jointly develop five hotels in Dhofar
Muscat – Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group), the executive arm of the Government of Oman for tourism development, has signed a term sheet for a strategic alliance with…
OCEC unveils lineup as Muscat emerges as premier hub for events
IDRIS AL BALUSHIMUSCAT: The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is gearing up for one of its busiest seasons yet, welcoming more than 10,000 delegates from over 30 countri…
‘Aggressive acton on Qatar is an attack on all GCC states’
DOHA: The GCC Joint Defence Council held an extraordinary session on Thursday in Doha, the State of Qatar.The meeting was chaired by Shaikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al Thani, Deputy P…