Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants
A fire erupted in a hospital’s maternity ward in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing 14 infants, Pakistani authorities said, with the prime minister calling for an investigation.The fi…
SalamAir announces Jeddah, Chattogram, Calicut direct flights from Salalah
SalamAir, the s low-cost carrier, has announced the establishment of Salalah’s first-ever airline base, marking a strategic milestone in the airline’s growth and significantly stre…
Indian state of ‘Kerala’ gets new name
The South Indian state of Kerala has officially been renamed ‘Keralam’ after Federal Government approved the state’s long-pending proposal to change its name with effect from Augus…
Trump faces limits on Iran sanctions
Soon after taking office last year, President Donald Trump issued a directive laying out his “maximum economic pressure” policy against Iran.Yet Trump seems to have decided that ev…
Worker dies after accident with plane at Montreal
A ramp worker at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport died after an accident involving a plane Monday evening, officials said.Aéroports de Montréal, the authority that operates t…
‘A43KD’ will put Oman on the amateur radio map
As part of the Dhofar Khareef 2026 activities, the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society (ROARS) will organise an Amateur Radio Gathering in Dhofar Governorate from 26 to 28 August, at…
Oman seal FIFAe World Cup spot after Asian bronze in Rocket League
MUSCAT: Oman’s national esports team delivered one of its finest international performances after securing third place at the FIFAe Continental Championship 2026 – Asia for Rocket…
Oman weightlifters step up preparations for Asia, world events
MUSCAT: Oman’s national weightlifting team gearing up for two major international challenges including: Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games which will take place in Japan next September and t…
Comet 220P/McNaught’s brightness observed from Al Hamra
AL HAMRA: The periodic Comet 220P/McNaught witnessed one of its most exciting phases following a sudden surge in activity while approaching the sun in June this year. The observati…
Oman Club build youth ranks ahead of new season
MUSCAT: Oman Club are stepping up preparations for the new handball season, placing a strong emphasis on their youth and junior teams as part of a wider effort to return to the for…