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MUSCAT: The Deccani Wing of the Indian Social Club Oman hosted its annual Hyderabadi Community Iftar at the iconic Ruwi Clock Tower, drawing more than 5,500 attendees — one of the largest gatherings...

SALALAH: The Directorate-General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar Governorate has reported encouraging results from its ginger cultivation project launched in 2024 in the...

GENEVA: Oman has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging positively and constructively with the mechanisms of the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human...

NAKHAL: The village of Al Gharidh in the Wilayat of Nakhal, Al Batinah South Governorate, has maintained its agricultural heritage for centuries through a precise irrigation system locally known as...

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to fight "the extremes in politics" after left-wing and hard-right parties both beat his ruling Labour in a crunch vote in a traditional stronghold....

LONDON: The number of people claiming asylum in the UK in 2025 fell slightly compared to the previous record year, government figures showed on Thursday, despite small boat arrivals jumping 13 per...

CAPE CANAVERAL: Nasa on Friday said it would revise its Artemis lunar programme, which has suffered multiple delays in recent years, to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028....

MUSCAT, FEB 27 Middle Eastern businesses are finding expanding opportunities in Russia as economic cooperation between the two regions shifts from isolated investment deals towards structured,...

NEW YORK: Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively ceding the media giant to a rival bid from Paramount Skydance after deciding the deal was no longer...

The delicate textures of a Ramadhan moon — crafted from jute and red thread and crossed with roses — welcomed visitors to the ‘Floral Showcase 2026’, curated by Muscat-based floral artist...

MUSCAT: ISG International witnessed a deeply meaningful moment as contributions raised through student-led initiatives were formally handed over to Dar Al Atta'a. The occasion reflected the...

Moscow is in no hurry to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested in comments to state media on Thursday. Negotiators from both countries were in Geneva on...

A Greek court sentenced four suspects, including two Israelis, to eight years in prison over a landmark spyware scandal that shook the government in 2022. The case involved the illegal use of Predator...

Polls opened on Thursday in a crunch vote for Britain's ruling Labour party that is expected to highlight growing support for the hard-right and leftists particularly in England, where the...

GENEVA: Killings of civilians in Sudan's war more than doubled in 2025 compared with the previous year, the United Nations rights chief said on Thursday, warning that thousands more dead are...

GENEVA: Killings of civilians in Sudan's war more than doubled in 2025 compared with the previous year, the United Nations rights chief said on Thursday, warning that thousands more dead are...

DENPASAR: Two British men were given lengthy jail terms on Thursday by an Indonesian court after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine into the popular holiday island of Bali. Kial Garth Robinson...

COPENHAGEN: Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday that she had scheduled this year's general election for March 24. "Dear Danes, today I have asked His Majesty the King...

MUSCAT, FEB 25 The Diplomatic Club hosted 'Night to Shine – Muscat', a special evening dedicated to celebrating people with special needs, bringing together families, caregivers,...