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S. Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

Seoul: A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, investigators said Tuesday,…

9 months ago

China court hands down life sentence for boy under 14 in classmate’s murder

BEIJING: The case, heard in a court in Hebei province, revolved around three boys who were all under the age…

9 months ago

Al Dhahirah Municipal Council reviews health, development, and community welfare initiatives in Oman

MUSCAT : The Municipal Council of Al Dhahirah Governorate held its tenth session for the year 2024 today, focusing on…

9 months ago

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day to exchange outdated bank notes in Oman

MUSCAT : In a public reminder, the Central Bank of Oman emphasized the importance of exchanging phased-out currency notes to…

9 months ago

Cold wave grips North India: Himachal Pradesh witnesses heavy snowfall

Dharamshala : The north Indian hill town of Dharamshala and its surrounding areas continue to shiver under an intense cold…

9 months ago

New law to regulate medical products in UAE: Up to Dh1 million fine for violators

Dubai: The UAE Government has enacted a Federal Decree Law to govern medical products, the pharmacy profession and pharma establishments.…

9 months ago

India’s bullet train: Excitement builds as tunnel work kicks off

Hold onto your hats (or train tickets), because India is about to break some serious records — and it’s happening…

9 months ago

Dubai’s new Rental Index can remove sudden hikes by landlords

Dubai: Tenants in Dubai will soon get greater clarity on rental changes and less chances of being hot with arbitrary…

9 months ago

US president Jimmy Carter passes away at 100

Georgia: Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday (US local time) at his home…

9 months ago

Catering to customer aspirations: Bank Nizwa launches flexible and inclusive financing bundle for Hajj and Umrah

Muscat: Staying true to its ethos as Oman’s leading and most trusted Islamic bank, Bank Nizwa, has introduced an exclusive…

9 months ago

“I’ve always been in favour…”: Donald Trump affirms support for “great” H-1B visa programme

Washington DC [US]: In a major shift from his earlier stance, US-President elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for…

9 months ago

Fourth season of excavations reveals ancient civilizations in Oman

MUSCAT : Preliminary findings from the 2024 digs suggest the site was home to two ancient civilizations during the Early…

9 months ago

Omani-Saudi Partnership Forum sparks new investment opportunities

MUSCAT : The forum served as a platform to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and explore investment prospects in health,…

9 months ago

Dubai to launch new smart rental index in January 2025

In a move to boost transparency and innovation in the real estate sector, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) will launch…

9 months ago

Oman and Palestine sign MoU to enhance communications and information technology

MUSCAT : Oman and the State of Palestine sign a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of…

9 months ago

New electricity tariff rules announced in Oman

MUSCAT : The updated rules, effective January 1, 2025, aim to streamline electricity pricing across residential, non-residential, agricultural, and fisheries…

9 months ago

WHO chief says narrowly escaped death in Israeli strikes on Yemen airport

GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organisation said Saturday he only narrowly escaped death in fatal Israeli strikes on…

9 months ago

Terrifying moment: Plane crash caught on camera at South Korea airport

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS crashed on landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 85 people and injuring…

9 months ago

85 killed after plane with 181 on board crashes on South Korea runway

Seoul: A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, authorities said, with…

9 months ago

Kuwait busts drug smuggling operation in furniture shipment

Cairo: Kuwait's customs authorities have announced foiling an attempt to smuggle nearly 1.8 million Captagon pills hidden inside a furniture…

9 months ago

Islamic banking sees strong growth in Oman as assets reach RO 8.3 billion

Muscat: Data from the Central Bank of Oman highlights the robust expansion of Islamic banking in the country. The financing…

9 months ago

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