SALALAH, JUNE 24 At Wadi Darbat, one of Dhofar’s most popular natural attractions, the early days of Khareef are carrying two stories at once: visitors returning for the season, and local residents watching the skies as the wadi waits for heavier rain. During a field visit, young Omani entrepreneurs were seen preparing boats, organising ticketing […]
Iran and the United States are about to sign a peace deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Oil prices reacted quickly to the announcement of the tentative deal, dropping from highs that had pushed gasoline prices toward record levels in North America. […]
The leaders of the United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war between their countries, as well as Israel’s military assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon. From the US point of view, the deal leaves a lot to be desired. Washington is giving up a lot for very little […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Twenty Indian crewmembers of the MT Jalveer tanker, which was involved in an incident off the coast of Oman last week, have safely returned to India following a coordinated rescue and evacuation operation led by Omani authorities in close liaison with the Embassy of India in Muscat. The crew were evacuated ashore […]
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, which served as the key negotiator between the U.S. and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland. President Donald Trump announced it on Truth Social as […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Oman’s beaches continue to play a vital role in global marine conservation, serving as key nesting grounds for five of the world’s seven known sea turtle species, including several that are endangered. While Ras Al Jinz and Ras Al Hadd remain internationally recognised turtle nesting destinations, Masirah Island has quietly welcomed nesting […]
