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Indian killed as ship MV Cape Dao attacked near Oman
Muscat: An Indian seafarer was killed after bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was attacked near Oman while sailing towards India on Wednesday, September 23. The deceased was identified as 26-year-old wiper Suraj…
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Iran suspends flights to five destinations amid new US sanctions
Tehran: Iranian airlines suspended flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan as new US sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector took effect on Wednesday, September 23. AFP reported that services to…
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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi’s Aramco facilities, air base
Yemen’s Houthi movement on Wednesday, September 16, claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities in Yanbu and the Khamis Mushait Air Base. In a statement on…
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CBSE announces special Class 12 re-exams for Gulf, Iran students
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct special Class 12 examinations for eligible students in six Gulf countries and Iran whose papers were cancelled earlier this year. According to a…
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Oman postpones Iran-Gulf meeting on Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: A meeting between Iran and Gulf states scheduled to take place in the Omani city of Salalah on Monday, September 14, has been postponed, according to a social media post by…
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Iranian ship hit near Strait of Hormuz, one killed
An Iranian commercial ship was hit by an unidentified projectile near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz early Sunday, September 13, killing one crew member and injuring four others, Iranian state…
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Iran, Oman agree on new entry, exit routes for Hormuz Strait
Tehran/Doha: Iran and Oman have agreed on the details of new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the outcome of their consultations at…
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One visa, six countries: GCC’s new scheme to woo tourists
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to introducing a unified tourist visa for international visitors, allowing them to travel across its six member states under a single permit. GCC…
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Indian tourist arrivals to Oman rise 11 pc in 2025
Muscat: Oman has become a popular destination for Indian tourists, with the annual numbers rising by 11 per cent, according to a senior official of that country’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.…
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Tanker hit by three projectiles near Oman in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles during an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday, September 1. The incident occurred…
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No rush, prepared to let war go on as long as possible: Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday, August 26, said that he is “not in a hurry” to resume talks with Iran and that he is prepared to let the war with…
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Iran, Oman discuss managing traffic through Strait of Hormuz
The top diplomats of Iran and Oman met on Tuesday, August 25, to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely shut down nearly…
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One Indian killed, nine injured in Oman road accident
Muscat: One Indian national was killed and nine others were injured after a vehicle veered off a road in Oman on Saturday, August 22. In a post on X, the Royal Oman…
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Indian cricketer dies after collapsing during match in Oman
Muscat: A 35-year-old Indian expat died on Friday, August 21, after collapsing during a tennis-ball cricket match in Al Hail, Oman, according to media reports. The deceased was identified as Shabeer Basheer,…
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Jashn-e-Deccan 2026 honours students, community service in Oman
Muscat: Jashn-e-Deccan 2026, the signature cultural event of the Deccani Wing of Indian Social Club Oman, brought together members of the Indian community to celebrate academic achievement, community service and cultural heritage.…
