US virus cases exceed 100,000
Doctors and nurses on the front lines of the US coronavirus crisis pleaded on Friday for more protective gear and
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US has most coronavirus cases in world
The number of US coronavirus infections climbed above 82,000 on Thursday, surpassing the national tallies of China and Italy, as
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As coronavirus spreads, Trump declares US emergency
The latest steps came two days after Trump announced travel restrictions blocking U.S. entry for most people from continental Europe. While Britain was among the countries exempted, Trump said on Friday that might change because infections there had risen “precipitously.”
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Trump pulls back from more military action
But both sides drew back from the brink, while Arab and other international leaders called for restraint.
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Airlines reroute flights to avoid Iraq, Iran
Air France, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines said they were avoiding the airspace above Iran and Iraq.
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Iran missile attacks target US forces in Iraq: Reports
Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq early on Wednesday in retaliation for the US drone strike on
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Germany, France, UK urge deescalation in Iran-US crisis
The three leaders issued a joint statement saying there was “an urgent need for de-escalation” and that the “current cycle of violence in Iraq must end.”
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Sultanate urges US, Iran to apply spirit of dialogue
The Sultanate called on the two parties to give importance to dialogue and to search for diplomatic means to resolve contentious issues in a manner that ends the conflict in the region.
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US praises Oman’s role in fight against terror
Washington: The Sultanate is an important partner in fighting terrorism in the Middle East in particular and the world in general.
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Global economy feels pinch as trade wars hurt outlook
The collateral damage of the United States’ trade wars is being felt from the fjords of Iceland to the auto
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US visa validity for Omani citizens extended for ten years
Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday that visa validity period for tourists and businessmen from Oman visiting
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RAFO commander receives US military official
Muscat: Air Vice Marshal Mattar bin Ali al Obaidani, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) received in
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Omani, US forces carry out demonstration of joint military exercise
Muscat: The Royal Army of Oman (RAO), represented by the South Oman Battalion at the 11th Infantry Brigade, with the
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Oman, US sign strategic framework agreement
Muscat: Oman and the United States on Sunday expanded the longstanding bilateral partnership by concluding an agreement governing US access to
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Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs receives Commander of US Central Command
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs received in his office at Muaskar
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HM the Sultan receives thanks cable from American President
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said has received a cable of thanks from President Donald Trump of the United
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Indians arrested for illegally entering US triples
Washington: The number of Indians arrested for illegally entering the United States has nearly tripled so far in 2018, making
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Details of new Iran sanctions today: US
Washington: The United States intends to fully enforce sanctions due to be reimposed against Iran early this week on orders
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Oman makes statement on US withdrawal from Iran deal
May 9 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) has issued a statement on the US decision to withdraw from the
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Trump pulls US from Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was reimposing economic sanctions on Iran and pulling the United
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Sultanate for talks without preconditions on global issues
May 2 – Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently held a series of meetings
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