Parcel delivery giant UPS has announced sweeping job reductions as part of a major strategic shift away from its largest customer, Amazon. The company said UPS job cuts Amazon deliveries will reach up to 30,000 positions this year as it continues to reduce volumes linked to the online retail giant. The job losses will be…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd at a rally supporting Indigenous Australians should face the “full force of the law”, as police continue to investigate whether the incident constitutes terrorism. The Perth rally bomb incident occurred on Australia Day, when an estimated 2,500…
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized China’s commitment to upholding the UN-based international order during a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing. Xi stated that “China is willing to work with Finland to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core,” highlighting the country’s stance amid…
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, will meet the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris on Wednesday for a working lunch, the presidential office confirmed on Tuesday. The discussions are set to focus on reaffirming European solidarity, as well as France’s support for Denmark and Greenland, their sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Officials said the meeting will…
More than 45 agreements signed on the opening day of the Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh are expected to generate thousands of training and employment opportunities across Saudi Arabia, officials said. The agreements were concluded between a wide range of public and private sector organizations, with a focus on modern work models, skills development,…
The Embassy of India in Muscat celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with patriotic fervor and enthusiasm, drawing large participation from the Indian community and friends of India in Oman. The celebrations began with Chargé d’affaires Mrs. Tavishi Behal Pandey laying a floral tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, honoring his legacy of…
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reported significant growth in air traffic and infrastructure during 2025 and 2026, highlighting the Sultanate’s strategic role in regional and international aviation. In 2025, more than 585,000 aircraft crossed Omani airspace, reflecting the country’s position as a key air corridor connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. The CAA issued over…
The Al Buraimi Governorate Police Command has detained eight Asian nationals for illegal gambling activities in the Wilayat of Al Buraimi. The arrests follow an investigation into illicit activities within the local community. Authorities confirmed the suspects were engaged in gambling, which is strictly prohibited under Omani law. The raid reflects ongoing efforts by the…
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Warsaw on Sunday for an official visit to Poland. During his stay, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with Radoslaw Sikorski, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Monday. The discussions are expected to focus on bilateral relations and exploring…
The Omani-Saudi naval exercise “Winds of Peace 2026” began on Saturday, with joint maritime drills taking place in the Al Batinah maritime region, according to an official statement. The Omani-Saudi naval exercise is being conducted by several vessels from the Royal Navy of Oman, with the participation of crews from the Royal Saudi Naval Forces….
