An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the US state of Alaska today. The epicenter of the earthquake took place 28 km southwest of the city of Atka, at a depth of 70 km, the US Geological Survey reported. No reports of material damage or human losses have
The programmes and specialisations offered through local and international scholarships to holders of the General Education Diploma (GED) and its equivalents during academic year 2024/2025 will cover all fields of knowledge, said the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The Ministry added that the programmes are envisaged to meet
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the Throne Day anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to King
Palestinian journalist Mohammed Abu Daqqa was martyred as a result of an Israeli drone strike in the center of Khan Yunis. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Russia announced, on Monday, that it had shot down 12 Ukrainian drones over Kursk province. Acting governor of the Russian Kursk province, Alexei Smirnov, said via the Telegram application that Russian air defenses shot down 12 Ukrainian drones over the Oboyansky and Medvinsky regions. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
A security source announced that a checkpoint in Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad, was targeted by gunfire. The source told the National Iraqi News Agency/NINA/: “Unknown gunmen opened fire, at dawn today, Monday, towards Al-Furat checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Al-Anaz in Abu Ghraib area,” stressing: “The
Baghdad Al-Rusafa Police detachments, represented by the First Al-Rusafa Emergency Regiment, carried out a large-scale campaign to arrest violators of residency conditions in Al-Krayat area, north of Baghdad. A statement by the Al-Rusafa Police Command stated that: “During the operation, 49 people of different nationalities were arrested in violation of
Western media reported today, Monday, that two people were killed and three others were injured, including a child, after an Israeli drone bombed a car and a motorcycle in the vicinity of Shaqra town, southern Lebanon. The operation comes amid escalating tensions between the Lebanese “Hezbollah” and the Israeli army,
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.
According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…
