Muscat, Oman — HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, today received Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), along with his accompanying delegation, during their official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The high-level meeting focused on reviewing the existing…
At least 10 FBI employees connected to an investigation into former President Donald Trump have reportedly been dismissed under the leadership of current FBI Director Kash Patel. The ousters follow revelations that the agency subpoenaed personal records of Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in the years before Trump returned to office….
Zimbabwean cricket is experiencing a remarkable resurgence at the T20 World Cup, with fans celebrating the team’s unexpected victories and renewed momentum. After years of setbacks, the national squad has defied expectations, earning admiration from supporters both at home and abroad. The team’s journey began with long qualification rounds, where they competed against nations including…
Dutch airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it will temporarily suspend flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting March 1, citing operational and commercial challenges amid rising geopolitical tensions. The airline, part of the Air France-KLM group, stated in a company release that operating flights to Tel Aviv is currently “not commercially or operationally feasible.”…
Saudi Arabia provides $346.6 million (1.3 billion SAR) to the Yemeni government to help cover a significant shortfall in public sector salaries, reinforcing efforts to stabilise the country’s economy and institutions. The payment was delivered under directives from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through the Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of…
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has won an appeal against his 2022 fraud conviction, which had previously sentenced him to nearly six years in jail. The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong on Thursday quashed the convictions of Lai and another defendant accused of illegally subletting office space. Despite the ruling, the 78-year-old…
North Korea could get along with the United States if its nuclear status is recognised, leader Kim Jong Un has said, while reaffirming plans to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal and operational capabilities. Speaking at the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang, Kim delivered a rare direct message to Washington, indicating…
US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Geneva as pressure builds for a new nuclear deal, with both sides facing mounting diplomatic and military tensions across the Middle East. Officials from Washington and Tehran are scheduled to meet in Switzerland for a third round of indirect negotiations aimed at addressing concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear…
Cuba shot dead four people on a US-registered speedboat following an armed confrontation in waters near the country’s northern coast, according to an official statement released by Cuban authorities. The incident took place close to an island in Villa Clara province when border guards detected a Florida-registered vessel entering Cuban territorial waters. Authorities said officers…
Jeju Island visa-free entry for Indians after influencer detained at a South Korea airport has raised fresh concerns among travellers planning to visit the popular holiday destination. The Indian Embassy in Seoul has issued an advisory to Indian nationals following recent incidents in which travellers were either denied entry or faced inconvenience upon arrival under…
