KABUL: The death toll from the recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Barmal district of Paktika province has risen to 46, with at least six people left injured. The majority of the victims are reported to be women and children, as per reports from Taliban authorities and Khaama Press. The airstrikes took place on December 24,…
MUSCAT: Lt. Gen. Hassan Mohsin Al Shraiqi, the Inspector General of Police and Customs in Oman, hosted a meeting today with Khalil Ibrahim Salamah, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his accompanying delegation. The discussions centered on strengthening the partnership between Oman and…
KOZHIKODE: M.T. Vasudevan Nair, one of the most celebrated figures in Indian literature, passed away tonight in Kozhikode at the age of 91. He had been undergoing treatment for a heart ailment and had been hospitalized for 11 days due to heart and respiratory issues. His condition deteriorated, leading to his death. Vasudevan Nair’s passing…
MUSCAT: Oman has officially launched a national campaign to select a logo that will represent the country’s national brand. The campaign, which runs from December 26 to December 29, aims to create a visual identity that reflects Oman’s rich cultural heritage and modern aspirations. This initiative is a key milestone in Oman’s long-term strategy to…
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oman expressed its deepest condolences to both the governments and the people of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan following a tragic aviation accident involving Azerbaijan Airlines. The crash occurred near the city of Aktau, located in western Kazakhstan, and has left both nations in mourning. This unfortunate…
MUSCAT: Ankaa Space and Technology, a pioneering Omani firm, has started the establishment of the first center focused on developing drones and robots. This facility is being built to serve multiple sectors, with a specific emphasis on agriculture, housing, and urban planning. As part of its mission, the company aims to drive innovation in these…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education in Oman has decided to switch to distance learning for all classes in both government and private schools across the wilayats of South Al Batinah Governorate and the wilayat of Seeb in Muscat Governorate. The decision will affect the morning period on Thursday, December 26, 2024, due to forecasted unstable…
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued three Royal decrees, ratifying air services agreements with Suriname, Uganda, and Seychelles. These agreements were signed on October 23, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant step in strengthening Oman’s diplomatic and transport relations globally. The decrees are part of Oman’s ongoing efforts to…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested two individuals for possession of a significant amount of drugs, including heroin and over 29,000 psychotropic pills. The arrests were made by the General Department for Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances. The two suspects, identified as Asian nationals, were found to be in possession of the illegal…
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority (EA) in Oman is launching a series of awareness campaigns to prepare the public for the upcoming ban on plastic shopping bags, set to take effect from January 2025. The campaigns are designed to inform citizens about the new regulations, explain the environmental impact of plastic bags, and promote the use…
