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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 was...

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

MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Council held its second meeting for the 2025-2026 academic year at the University Council Meeting Hall, on Monday.The meeting was chaired by Dr Madeeha bint...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has said that 137,330 tourists visited the Sultanate of Oman on board cruise ships and yachts in 2025.The ministry affirmed its determination to develop...

MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos University launched the 14th Agricultural Scientific Festival Midad’, organised by the Agricultural and Marine Sciences Society at the College of Agricultural and Marine...

 MUSCAT: The Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman – Deccani Wing successfully hosted its much-anticipated annual ladies’ event, drawing enthusiastic participation from over 100 women in a vibrant...

A delegation of young professionals and university students from the UK and beyond recently visited Oman to explore its cultural heritage, strategic diplomacy and ambitious development plans. The...

Dr C Thoma leaves lasting legacy in OmanMuscat: Dr Chona Thomas, a pioneering plastic surgeon and former Head of Plastic Surgery Services in Oman, passed away in Muscat on Sunday at the age of 84,...

In the coastal town of Taqah, where stone houses overlook the Arabian Sea and the scent of frankincense drifts through the air, 11 European women began a journey that reached far beyond tourism.From...

SALALAH: For a brief but memorable spell, three wandering pelicans - unseen in Salalah since 2019 - transformed the calm waters of Dahreez lagoon into a scene of quiet wonder, drawing residents,...

In Oman, where traditional crafts are not simply decorative but deeply tied to memory and identity, the belief that culture must be preserved, carried forward and shared is instinctively understood....