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May 11, 2025

Iran, US Conclude Challenging Nuclear Talks in Oman

Muscat: The fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States concluded in Muscat, with Tehran indicating that Omani mediators will arrange the next session. According to Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei described the discussions on May 11 as “difficult but useful,”

MSX General Index Records Minor Gains Amid Decline in Trading Value

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today gained 3.5 points, marking a rise of 0.08% to close at 4355.25 points. This improvement follows the last session, where the index stood at 4351.79 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value experienced a significant drop, standing at

Pakistan Welcomes US President’s Offer to Resolve Kashmir Dispute with India

Muscat: Pakistan today welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to play a role in the resolution of the Kashmir dispute – a longstanding issue between India and Pakistan that has brought the nuclear-armed neighbors to the brink of war. “We also appreciate President Trump’s expressed willingness to support efforts aimed

Russian President Proposes Direct Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on 15 May

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine in the Turkish city of Istanbul on 15 May 2025, ‘without preconditions’ to achieve ‘lasting peace’ and ‘eliminate the root causes’ of the three-year conflict. The offer, delivered today, came hours after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Poland,

South Korean and US Navies Conclude Joint Drills in East Sea

Seoul: The South Korean and US navies have concluded four days of joint naval drills in the East Sea in the latest move to enhance their ability to counter simultaneous enemy attacks, officials said today. According to Oman News Agency, the drills, which were held from Thursday to Sunday, involved

Kremlin Emphasizes Negotiations as Key to Peace in Ukraine

Moscow: Sustainable peace in Ukraine can only be achieved through serious negotiations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. “Sustainable peace can only be found through serious negotiations,” Peskov told reporters in response to questions regarding the proposed peace talks in Turkiye. According to Oman News Agency, Peskov noted that

EU Politicians Demand Israel End Gaza Aid Blockade as Murder Toll Soars

Brussels: The leaders of several political groups in the European Parliament called out to Israel to immediately resume aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip. “We call for immediate action by the Israeli authorities, in cooperation with the United Nations and humanitarian organisations, to secure unrestricted access to essential humanitarian assistance

FM: US-Iran Talks Reflect Shared Wish to Reach an Honorable Agreement

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman hosted the 4th round of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in Muscat today. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, announced that another round of discussions between the two nations had concluded. According to Oman News

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