Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188818/world/asia/afghan-women-footballers-celebrate-historic-moment Khalida Popal, founder of the Afghanistan women's national soccer team, poses Khalida Popal, founder of the Afghanistan women's national soccer team, poses Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:23:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188665/world/asia/pakistan-still-seeks-to-bridge-gaps-for-peace-negotiations Police officers stand guard behind a barricade near Serena Hotel, in Islamabad. — Reuters file photo Police officers stand guard behind a barricade near Serena Hotel, in Islamabad. — Reuters file photo Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:58:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188622/world/asia/lightning-strikes-kill-14-as-bangladesh-lashed-by-seasonal-storms Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:31:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188603/world/asia/turkiye-to-consider-role-in-hormuz-demining Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey. Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:30:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188566/world/asia/swiss-international-passengers-injured-in-india Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:29:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188524/world/asia/crunch-nuclear-proliferation-meeting-at-un Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:19:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188491/world/asia/diplomatic-push-intensifies-for-us-iran-talks-in-pakistan Army soldiers patrol a road as Pakistan prepares to host US and Iran for the second round of peace talks in Islamabad on Friday. — Reuters Army soldiers patrol a road as Pakistan prepares to host US and Iran for the second round of peace talks in Islamabad on Friday. — Reuters Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:06:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188486/world/asia/irans-top-diplomat-expected-in-islamabad A police officer stands guard at D Chowk, near President's house, as Pakistan prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro A police officer stands guard at D Chowk, near President's house, as Pakistan prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:55:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188460/world/asia/india-rebukes-trump-for-sharing-hellhole-remarks US-POLITICS-TRUMP US-POLITICS-TRUMP Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:41:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188431/world/asia/iran-war-pushing-more-than-30-million-back-into-poverty Men carry a gas cylinder as they ride on a motorbike in Islamabad on Thursday. — Reuters Men carry a gas cylinder as they ride on a motorbike in Islamabad on Thursday. — Reuters Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:26:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188344/world/asia/nations-deny-overflight-rights-to-the-taiwan-president Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:12:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188317/world/asia/un-maritime-agency-urges-help-for-stranded-sailors This picture shows vessels anchored as a drone flies along the Singapore straits eastern anchorage in Singapore on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) This picture shows vessels anchored as a drone flies along the Singapore straits eastern anchorage in Singapore on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:51:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188184/world/asia/turkiye-says-optimistic-over-mideast-ceasefire Türkiye's FM Hakan Fidan delivers a speech as he attends the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026). — AFP Türkiye's FM Hakan Fidan delivers a speech as he attends the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026). — AFP Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:52:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188070/world/asia/cruelly-hot-japan-devises-new-term-for-heatwave-days Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:30:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188062/world/asia/un-rights-chief-urges-immediate-release-of-suu-kyi Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar Member of Parliament Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar Member of Parliament liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:55:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187923/world/asia/saudi-arabia-backs-up-pakistan-with-3-billion Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:15:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187874/world/asia/fresh-from-conflict-pakistan-plays-peacemaker-in-us-iran-talks Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:32:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187836/world/asia/asean-urges-us-iran-to-push-for-permanent-resolution A man carries a tank containing cooking fuel in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. — Reuters A man carries a tank containing cooking fuel in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. — Reuters Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:58:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187641/world/asia/military-general-sworn-in-as-president-in-myanmar Former Myanmar military chief and Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing (C) and vice-presidents Nyo Saw (L) and Nan Ni Ni Aye attend a sworn-in ceremony during a session of the Union Parliament in Naypyidaw. — AFP Former Myanmar military chief and Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing (C) and vice-presidents Nyo Saw (L) and Nan Ni Ni Aye attend a sworn-in ceremony during a session of the Union Parliament in Naypyidaw. — AFP Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187582/world/asia/government-acquisition-of-salamair-supports-competition-and-sector-sustainability Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:10:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187581/world/asia/iranian-delegation-due-in-islamabad-ahead-of-us-talk A security personnel stands guard outside the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad on April 9, 2026. A security personnel stands guard outside the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad on April 9, 2026. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:07:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187576/world/asia/millions-vote-as-india-begins-series-of-state-elections Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:35:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187438/world/asia/soaring-costs-fuel-shortage-fears-drive-pakistan-to-electric-motorbikes Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:32:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187258/world/asia/india-flagged-lpg-tanker-crosses-hormuz Jag Vasant, an Indian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that transited through the Strait of Hormuz, in Mumbai. — AFP Jag Vasant, an Indian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that transited through the Strait of Hormuz, in Mumbai. — AFP Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:38:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187230/world/asia/how-do-you-count-14-billion-people-india-is-trying Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:21:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187215/world/asia/kazakhstan-releases-endangered-saker-falcons-in-restoration-drive A saker falcon is released into the wild at Altyn-Emel National Park in Kazakhstan. — Reuters A saker falcon is released into the wild at Altyn-Emel National Park in Kazakhstan. — Reuters Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:19:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187150/world/asia/major-earthquake-in-indonesia-kills-one-sparks-panic Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:04:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187132/world/asia/us-to-leave-iran-pretty-quickly-and-return-if-needed-trump-tells-reuters Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:51:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187112/world/asia/philippines-seeks-passage-for-oil-in-iran-meeting A passenger sits at the back of an overcrowded Jeepney, in Quezon City, Philippines. — Reuters A passenger sits at the back of an overcrowded Jeepney, in Quezon City, Philippines. — Reuters Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:36:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187075/world/asia/expat-killed-in-fujairah-drone-attack Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:07:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187074/world/asia/drones-target-kuwait-airport-fuel-tanks-on-fire Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187046/world/asia/asia-to-be-hit-hardest-by-energy-crisis A pedestrian reads a sign at a petrol station in Tacloban City, Leyte province, central Philippines on March 30, 2026. The Philippines' sole oil refinery has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude out of "extreme necessity", a stock exchange filing revealed on March 30, as the country seeks to replenish fast-dwindling fuel reserves. (Photo by Marlon TANO / AFP) A pedestrian reads a sign at a petrol station in Tacloban City, Leyte province, central Philippines on March 30, 2026. The Philippines' sole oil refinery has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude out of "extreme necessity", a stock exchange filing revealed on March 30, as the country seeks to replenish fast-dwindling fuel reserves. (Photo by Marlon TANO / AFP) Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:10:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186960/world/asia/japans-cherry-blossom-season-dazzles-locals-and-tourists Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186854/world/asia/nepals-former-pm-arrested-over-protest-crackdown Police attempt to clear a flaming tyre during a protest by supporters of Nepal’s former PM Sharma Oli, in Kathmandu, Nepal. — Reuters Police attempt to clear a flaming tyre during a protest by supporters of Nepal’s former PM Sharma Oli, in Kathmandu, Nepal. — Reuters Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:59:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186819/world/asia/pakistan-to-host-saudi-turkish-egyptian-fms-on-war A private security officer keeps vigil outside Pakistan痴 Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on March 26, 2026. A private security officer keeps vigil outside Pakistan痴 Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on March 26, 2026. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:33:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186809/world/asia/austria-to-ban-social-media-for-children-indonesias-curbs-starts-today Girls use their smartphones on a street in Jakarta. — AFP Girls use their smartphones on a street in Jakarta. — AFP Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:38:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186771/world/asia/china-calls-on-international-community-to-encourage-peace-talks An Israeli artillery unit fires towards Lebanon, in northern Israel. — Reuters An Israeli artillery unit fires towards Lebanon, in northern Israel. — Reuters Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:40:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186770/world/asia/japan-begins-to-release-of-state-oil-reserves An oil refinery in the Keihin Industrial Zone in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo. — Reuters An oil refinery in the Keihin Industrial Zone in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo. — Reuters Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:39:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186769/world/asia/seoul-to-roll-out-17-bn-wartime-budget South Korean monks march opposing the war at Gwanghwamun Square near the US Embassy in Seoul. — AFP South Korean monks march opposing the war at Gwanghwamun Square near the US Embassy in Seoul. — AFP Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:37:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186666/world/asia/sri-lanka-switches-off-street-lights-neon-signs SRI LANKA-WAR-IRAN-US-ISRAEL-MARKET-OIL SRI LANKA-WAR-IRAN-US-ISRAEL-MARKET-OIL Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:25:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186643/world/asia/philippines-declares-national-energy-emergency A Filipino activist holds a sign as they protest outside the US Embassy, in Manila. — Reuters A Filipino activist holds a sign as they protest outside the US Embassy, in Manila. — Reuters Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:06:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186596/world/asia/manilas-jeepney-drivers-struggle-with-diesel-costs Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:13:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186585/world/asia/china-warns-of-war-vicious-cycle An excavator clears rubble from a destroyed residential building in northern Tehran. — AFP An excavator clears rubble from a destroyed residential building in northern Tehran. — AFP Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:31:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186584/world/asia/indias-kashmiris-donate-to-war-hit-iranians Kashmiri volunteers sit outside a fund collection centre in Srinagar. — Reuters Kashmiri volunteers sit outside a fund collection centre in Srinagar. — Reuters Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:26:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186499/world/asia/k-pop-kings-bts-stun-seoul-in-20-comeback-concert BTS fans react as they watch the comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS on a screen at the venue in Seoul. — AFP BTS fans react as they watch the comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS on a screen at the venue in Seoul. — AFP Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:51:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186475/world/asia/an-enforced-day-off-every-week-in-sri-lankan NC/ NC/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:51:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186347/world/asia/afghans-search-for-loved-ones-at-kabul-rehab-centre-bombed-by-pakistan Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:35:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186319/world/asia/china-says-to-provide-humanitarian-assistance Firefighters and first responders work at the site of an air strike, in Beirut. — AFP Firefighters and first responders work at the site of an air strike, in Beirut. — AFP Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:37:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186290/world/asia/afghanistan-says-pakistani-airstrike-killed-408-at-kabul-drug-rehab-centre AA AA Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:52:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186271/world/asia/hundreds-feared-dead-after-pakistani-airstrike-hits-kabul-hospital Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:33:42 +0400