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US and Iran Begin Talks in Switzerland to Achieve Comprehensive Agreement
June 21, 2026
Muscat: Negotiations between the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland, aimed at reaching a comprehensive and lasting agreement that addresses the issues covered by the memorandum of understanding signed between the two sides.
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Foreign Minister and His Iranian Counterpart Affirm Commitment to Strengthening Ties, Maritime Security in Hormuz
June 16, 2026
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran held a telephone conversation today during which they reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation…
Foreign Minister and Filipino Counterpart Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Relations
June 16, 2026
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, engaged in a telephone conversation today, during which they reaffirmed their shared commitment to a…
UN Says Over 1,000 Civilians Killed by Drone Strikes in Sudan in First Five Months of 2026
June 15, 2026
Geneva: At least 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes in Sudan during the first five months of 2026, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said today, warning of a sharp escalation in the use of unmanned aerial warfare.
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SpaceX Successfully Deploys 24 Starlink Satellites to Enhance Global Internet Coverage
June 4, 2026
California: The American company “SpaceX” launched 24 “Starlink” satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand satellite internet coverage around the world.
According to Oman News Agency, the “Falcon 9” rocket lifted off from the sp…
Accreditation for Bachelor, Master of Science in Nursing Programs at SQU Renewed
May 19, 2026
Muscat: The College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University has announced the renewal of accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs for the period spanning from Fall 2025 to Fall 2033. This renewal re…
Immune System’s Early Decline in Inflammation Sensitivity Discovered by Russian Researchers
June 21, 2026
Muscat: Researchers at Sechenov University in Russia, in collaboration with the Institute of Fundamental and Clinical Immunology in Novosibirsk, have found that immune cells start losing their sensitivity to inflammatory signals between the ages of 3…
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise to 598 as Outbreak Persists
June 10, 2026
Manama: The Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded a fresh rise in confirmed Ebola cases, with the number reaching 598, including 115 deaths and 19 recoveries, as health efforts continue to contain the sprea…
Microplastics Found to Penetrate Brain and Impact Neuronal Growth, Researchers Reveal
June 9, 2026
Helsinki: Microplastic particles are not only capable of spreading throughout the body but can also reach the brain, according to a report by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Global plastic production rises annually, and over time a s…
Microplastics Found to Penetrate Brain and Impact Neuronal Growth, Researchers Reveal
June 9, 2026
Helsinki: Microplastic particles are not only capable of spreading throughout the body but can also reach the brain, according to a report by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Global plastic production rises annually, and over time a s…
WHO Says Hantavirus Risk to Public Remains Low Despite Cruise Ship Outbreak
May 4, 2026
Riyadh: The World Health Organization (WHO) said today that the risk posed by hantavirus to the general public remains low, after three people died and three others were infected in a suspected outbreak of the rodent-borne virus aboard a cruise ship o…