When white extremists attack, the language changes
The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which left three people dead, was horrifying not only because of the violence itself, but because of what it revealed about the way…
Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China
TOKYO: Japan fell behind China to rank as the world’s third-largest net creditor in 2025, marking a further decline in global rankings despite its net external assets hitting an al…
Oil, LNG tankers exit Hormuz for Pakistan and China
SINGAPORE: Ship-tracking data showed three liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, heading to Pakistan, China and India, as well as a supe…
India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption
NEW DELHI: Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in t…
Chand Raat today
MUSCAT: Chaand Raat, a colourful event that marks the festivities and preparations running up to Eid-ul-Adha will be held at the Al Falaj Hotel in Ruwi from 2pm on May 26.The ‘Chan…
Call for resumption of maritime navigation
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, had a phone call with Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Q…
Oman to host ISKAworld championship
MUSCAT, May 25The Oman Martial Arts and Self-Defence Committee (OMMAC), in cooperation with Dr Nina Alipour, ISKA Oman Director, will organise the Omani Amateur Kickboxing Champion…
Oman Haj Mission intensifies services on Day of Tarwiyah
MECCA: The Oman Haj Mission is pressing ahead with its services to Omani pilgrims on the Day of Tarwiyah — the 8th Day of Dhul Hijjah, which is actually the first day of the Haj pi…
Sektioui names Oman squad for Indonesia camp ahead of key assignments
MUSCAT, MAY 25Oman national football team head coach Tarik Sektioui has announced a 28-member squad for the Reds’ overseas training camp in Indonesia from May 29 to June 9 as part…
Al Balushi among top Asian 20 sprinters in men’s 100m
MUSCAT, MAY 25Oman’s sprinter Ali al Balushi earned a place among the top 20 Asian athletes in the Men’s 100 metres for under-20 category after his impressive national and regional…