Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:56:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198395/world/asia/suu-kyi-speaks-to-son-for-first-time-in-five-years Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, at a press conference in Tokyo in this file photo. He said on Thursday he was allowed to speak to his detained mother for the first time in more than five years. — AFP Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, at a press conference in Tokyo in this file photo. He said on Thursday he was allowed to speak to his detained mother for the first time in more than five years. — AFP Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:26:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198030/world/asia/record-el-nino-depends-whos-counting Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:19:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197954/world/asia/out-of-control-truck-kills-13-at-hindu-festival-in-india Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:49:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197952/world/asia/in-india-the-scion-of-a-political-dynasty-tries-to-seize-his-moment Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:45:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197904/world/asia/sri-lanka-suffers-nationwide-electricity-blackout Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:09:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197891/world/asia/school-roof-collapse-kills-32-children-in-pakistan People gather around debris and rubble lying in the courtyard of a school following a roof collapse, in Peshawar on Thursday. — AFP People gather around debris and rubble lying in the courtyard of a school following a roof collapse, in Peshawar on Thursday. — AFP Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197883/world/asia/peshawar-school-roof-collapse-kills-33 An ambulance carrying children leaves the site of a school roof collapse in Peshawar on Thursday. — AFP An ambulance carrying children leaves the site of a school roof collapse in Peshawar on Thursday. — AFP Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:39:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197882/world/asia/hezbollah-says-seized-explosives-belong-to-group An aerial view shows thick smoke and haze from forest and land fires over Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on Thursday. — AFP An aerial view shows thick smoke and haze from forest and land fires over Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on Thursday. — AFP Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:38:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197855/world/asia/bollywood-actor-imran-khan-asked-to-leave-india-after-participating-in-protest Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:15:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197854/world/asia/pakistan-school-roof-collapse-kills-27-students-one-teacher Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:50:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197830/world/asia/indonesia-haze-spikes-singapore-pollution Motorists commute in the afternoon in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan. — AFP Motorists commute in the afternoon in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan. — AFP Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:54:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197797/world/asia/singapore-air-pollution-hits-very-high-level-environment-agency Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:52:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197792/world/asia/india-shuts-down-iconic-delhi-protest-site-after-three-decades Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:15:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197788/world/asia/vietnam-mourns-700-war-dead-in-major-push-to-identify-missing Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:28:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197762/world/asia/indonesia-wildfire-burns-homes-displaces-hundreds A man uses a stick in an effort to extinguish a wildfire in the Bukit Batu area of Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan province on October 13, 2026. Toxic haze has shrouded parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for weeks as Jakarta struggles to contain fires that have scorched large tracts of Borneo and Sumatra, with the smoke drifting across the region. (Photo by REINA / AFP) A man uses a stick in an effort to extinguish a wildfire in the Bukit Batu area of Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan province on October 13, 2026. Toxic haze has shrouded parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for weeks as Jakarta struggles to contain fires that have scorched large tracts of Borneo and Sumatra, with the smoke drifting across the region. (Photo by REINA / AFP) Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:01:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197761/world/asia/indian-police-detain-cockroach-movement-leaders-over-protests Student activists shout slogans during a protest demanding the resignation of the nation's Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi. — AFP Student activists shout slogans during a protest demanding the resignation of the nation's Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi. — AFP Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:01:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197728/world/asia/eight-people-hurt-in-supermarket-stabbing-in-south-korea Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:02:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197727/world/asia/india-detains-top-cockroach-leaders-after-flash-protest Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:57:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197701/world/asia/indians-demand-election-chief-resign Supporters of the opposition parties join a protest march to the Supreme Court to protest a controversial revision of voter lists that has sparked days of unrest, in New Delhi, India, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Supporters of the opposition parties join a protest march to the Supreme Court to protest a controversial revision of voter lists that has sparked days of unrest, in New Delhi, India, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:02:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197699/world/asia/n-korea-fires-several-ballistic-missiles-into-sea-of-japan News coverage showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch is seen on a screen at Seoul Station. — AFP News coverage showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch is seen on a screen at Seoul Station. — AFP Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197658/world/asia/thousands-of-indian-protesters-march-against-election-boss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:07:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197656/world/asia/delhi-shuts-metro-stations-restricts-traffic INDIAPOLITICS-PROTEST INDIAPOLITICS-PROTEST Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:07:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197655/world/asia/over-100-foreign-trekkers-stranded-in-flood-hit-region-of-nepal Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:57:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197616/world/asia/indias-cockroach-leaders-vow-to-keep-up-protests People look on during a protest seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi. — Reuters People look on during a protest seeking the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi. — Reuters Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:28:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197614/world/asia/pakistan-imposes-emergency-rule-in-imran-khans-stronghold Members of the police stand guard near shipping containers blocking a road leading to the Red Zone in Peshawar. — Reuters Members of the police stand guard near shipping containers blocking a road leading to the Red Zone in Peshawar. — Reuters Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:26:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197613/world/asia/injuries-damages-confirmed-in-sundays-riyadh-airport-attack Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:25:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197584/world/asia/imran-khans-partys-provincial-government-suspended Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:16:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197574/world/asia/nepal-urges-villagers-to-evacuate-after-flood-triggered-by-landslide Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:05:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197547/world/asia/india-detains-thousands-locks-down-delhi-to-foil-protests Security personnel detain a supporter of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during a protest in New Delhi. — Reuters Security personnel detain a supporter of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during a protest in New Delhi. — Reuters Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:06:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197512/world/asia/india-detains-youth-protest-leader-to-defuse-rally-against-election-chief Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:37:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197468/world/asia/south-korea-enters-hypersonic-race-with-first-test President Lee Jae Myung, who observed Thursday's hypersonic test launch, speaks at an Armed Forces Day ceremony in Gyeryong on October 1. — Reuters President Lee Jae Myung, who observed Thursday's hypersonic test launch, speaks at an Armed Forces Day ceremony in Gyeryong on October 1. — Reuters Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:09:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197324/world/asia/indian-states-seek-extra-power-to-avoid-outages-as-nighttime-supply-tightens Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:13:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197304/world/asia/nearly-10000-migrants-returned-from-malaysia-this-year Immigration officers process the documentation of Myanmar migrants repatriated from Malaysia in Thanlyin, near Yangon, on Sunday. — AFP Immigration officers process the documentation of Myanmar migrants repatriated from Malaysia in Thanlyin, near Yangon, on Sunday. — AFP Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:12:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197302/world/asia/japan-lodges-strong-protest-over-okinawa-murder-case People protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Monday against the killing of a woman in Okinawa allegedly committed by a US Marine. — AFP People protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Monday against the killing of a woman in Okinawa allegedly committed by a US Marine. — AFP Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197266/world/asia/thousands-of-imran-khan-supporters-start-march-to-pakistani-capital-party-says Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gather during a protest march demanding his release and calling for the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law across the country, in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, October 4, 2026. Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gather during a protest march demanding his release and calling for the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law across the country, in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, October 4, 2026. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:11:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197251/world/asia/us-marine-arrested-in-japan-over-murder US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft at the US Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. — Reuters file photo US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft at the US Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. — Reuters file photo Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:14:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197249/world/asia/nearly-1500-myanmar-migrants-returnhome-from-malaysia Myanmar migrants repatriated from Malaysia arrive at a temple in Thanlyin, Myanmar, on Sunday. — AFP Myanmar migrants repatriated from Malaysia arrive at a temple in Thanlyin, Myanmar, on Sunday. — AFP Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:13:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197247/world/asia/pakistan-talks-to-avert-pro-khan-protest-hit-deadlock Commuters drive past shipping containers placed by authorities to block access to the Red Zone in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday, ahead of a protest by supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan. — AFP Commuters drive past shipping containers placed by authorities to block access to the Red Zone in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday, ahead of a protest by supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan. — AFP Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:12:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197180/world/asia/indian-gen-z-led-protests-flare-for-the-second-day Neha Bora, National President of the All India Students' Association (AISA), is detained by police in New Delhi. — Reuters Neha Bora, National President of the All India Students' Association (AISA), is detained by police in New Delhi. — Reuters Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:46:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197178/world/asia/north-korea-says-test-of-intermediate-range-missile-included-use-of-ai News coverage showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch is seen on a screen at Seoul Station in Seoul. — AFP News coverage showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch is seen on a screen at Seoul Station in Seoul. — AFP Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:43:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197129/world/asia/new-islands-appear-after-indonesias-volcano-erupts People are advised not to approach within three kilometres of the eruption centre. People are advised not to approach within three kilometres of the eruption centre. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:59:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197096/world/asia/un-says-strikes-on-afghanistan-kill-10-civilians Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:46:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197060/world/asia/thai-floods-shut-toyota-plants-as-toll-rises-to-40 Baggage from Thai Airways flights at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after heavy rain and flooding disrupted the airline's ground operations, in Bangkok, Thailand. — Reuters Baggage from Thai Airways flights at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after heavy rain and flooding disrupted the airline's ground operations, in Bangkok, Thailand. — Reuters Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:01:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196981/world/asia/thailand-flood-toll-rises-to-23-four-dead-in-bangkok People visit a flooded fresh food market in the Bang Kapi district of Bangkok. — AFP People visit a flooded fresh food market in the Bang Kapi district of Bangkok. — AFP Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:22:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196980/world/asia/seoul-calls-dmz-mine-blasts-armistice-violation South Korea's Defence Minister speaks during a parliamentary defence committee hearing in Seoul. — AFP South Korea's Defence Minister speaks during a parliamentary defence committee hearing in Seoul. — AFP Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:21:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196979/world/asia/myanmar-market-air-strike-toll-rises-to-50 People walk through smoke and smouldering debris following a military air strike in Kyauktaw. — AFP People walk through smoke and smouldering debris following a military air strike in Kyauktaw. — AFP Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:20:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196958/world/asia/thai-capital-cleans-up-after-deadly-floods Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:15:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196920/world/asia/n-korean-mines-highly-suspected-in-dmz-blast North Korean village "Gijungdong" is seen from a South Korea's observation post. — Reuters North Korean village "Gijungdong" is seen from a South Korea's observation post. — Reuters Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:12:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196918/world/asia/thailand-floods-affect-hundreds-of-thousands People queue for food in a flooded area following heavy rain. — AFP People queue for food in a flooded area following heavy rain. — AFP Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:10:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196894/world/asia/floods-in-indias-uttar-pradesh-kill-81-new-toll Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:12:46 +0400