14+ hour, 59+ min ago  (349+ words) In a scenario reminiscent of an apocalyptic story, people began to perish due to a toxic gas leak in the central Indian city of Bhopal during the early hours of December 3, 1984. I was in bed when my editor asked me…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (633+ words) New York - Hugo Hivernat's restaurant was only open for a few days before he got dragged into New York's cost of living row for pricing a half rotisserie chicken at $40. For some, the cost highlights how dining out has become…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (964+ words) Asia has been the most vulnerable region in the Iran war given its heavy reliance on Middle East energy, but it could turn out to be a major winner from several long-term trends "this conflict is likely to accelerate, including…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (226+ words) MADRID:" Consumers should "buy airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid "the risk of "higher fares caused by rising oil prices triggered by the war in Iran, Spain's industry and tourism minister said. After welcoming a record 97 million tourists…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (429+ words) MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash'shura concluded its discussion of the statement of Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, at its 17th regular session of the third ordinary session (2025-2026) of the tenth term (2023-2027), held under the chairmanship of Khalid bin…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (924+ words) President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war and stressed it can never have a nuclear weapon, after Tehran said the U. S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (371+ words) Oman Observer MUSCAT: The Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) will take part in the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 which is taking place during May 11 to 22 Oman's representation in this prestigious gulf sporting event will be in 11 sports including: athletics, volleyball, Fencing, Taekwondo,…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (422+ words) In a two-day artistic experience at Al Afaq Private School in Nizwa, the "Rozan" exhibition opened a wide window onto the creativity of students from across all school levels, presenting a space where colour met purpose, identity met innovation and…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (406+ words) World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka, who has claimed titles at Miami, Indian Wells and Brisbane this year, was tested by her Japanese opponent in…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (202+ words) Oman Observer Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, met his Iranian counterpart, Dr Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday. "Good discussion on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's Foreign Minister Dr We recognize our shared responsibility to the…...