US plans to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia: media
The United States plans to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that would give the country a civilian nuclear program, according to media reports.Citing two unname…
Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military
WASHINGTON: An Ansar Allah threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war and strain a U.S. military already focus…
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further over security concerns
Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and Iran.A to…
Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
TEHRAN: Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it…
Oman and EU sign deal to establish mission in Muscat
The Sultanate of Oman and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday signed an agreement for the establishment of a diplomatic mission of the European Union in Oman.The agreement was signe…
Great Barrier Reef faces collapse as El Niño intensifies
QUEENSLAND: Marine scientists have warned that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is facing a severe and widespread bleaching event that could escalate into an “ecosystem collapse,” dr…
Personal imports worth over RO 300 face customs duty
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate-General of Customs, said customs duty exemption is eligible for items for personal use and gifts, provided the t…
Sayyid Shihab pins aviation wings on pilot officers
MUSCAT: HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, pinned aviation wings on Tuesday at Muaskar Al Murtafaa on a number of graduating pilots of t…
Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons
MONTREAL: With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the “most intense” wi…
Oman eye Chinese Taipei after Bahrain loss
Oman’s national youth handball team suffered a 33-23 defeat to Bahrain in the 19th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship on Monday in Zhuzhou, China, reducing their hopes of prog…