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May 22, 2025

19 Trapped in 2 Landslides in Southwest China

Guizhou: Two separate landslides struck Changshi and Guowa in Dafang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, trapping several people. The landslides occurred this morning, trapping 19 individuals in Changshi and several others in Qingyang Village in Guowa. According to Oman News Agency, rescue efforts are currently underway to reach those affected

Thousands Isolated, Homes Submerged Due to Eastern Australia’s Flooding

Sydney: Heavy rains hit southeastern Australia today, causing flash floods and forcing officials to issue new evacuation orders, while 50,000 residents were warned to prepare for isolation as more rain is expected over the next 24 hours. According to Oman News Agency, Australian authorities announced that the storms which swept

Four Dead in Southwest China Coal Mine Accident

Wanyuan: Four people have been confirmed dead after a roof collapsed in a coal mine in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, local authorities said Thursday. According to Oman News Agency, the accident occurred last Saturday in the Changshi’er coal mine in the city of Wanyuan, initially leaving four miners unaccounted for.

Chinese Researchers Discover New Microbial Species Aboard China’s Space Station

Muscat: The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced that Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial species in China’s space station for the first time, naming it Niallia tiangongensis. The newly discovered species represents previously unknown microbes that had never been documented or studied by scientists. According to Oman News

EU Parliament Agrees to Simplify CO2 Tariffs Rules

Brussels: European Union (EU) lawmakers today voted to simplify the bloc’s carbon-pricing system for the import of high-emission products. Under the pricing system, companies importing goods like iron, steel, aluminium, cement or fertilizers have to pay the difference between the carbon price paid in the country of production and the

HM The Sultan Greets Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, on the occasion of Yemen’s National Day. According to Oman News Agency, in the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to

Oman Marks World Biodiversity Day with Focus on Ecosystem Protection

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is actively participating in the celebration of the ‘International Day for Biological Diversity’, a global event observed annually on May 22. This celebration is designed to foster a balanced relationship between humans and the environment, promoting public awareness under the theme “Harmony with Nature and

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Oman’s New Ambassador to Malaysia Presents Credentials

Kuala Lumpur:King Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia received the credentials of Eng. Hatim Hilal Al Yaqoubi as the new Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Malaysia. The ceremony took place at the Istana Negara National Palace in Kuala Lumpur.

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Dhofar Municipal Council Assesses Service Development Initiatives

Accra:Dhofar The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate convened its eighth regular meeting of the year, presided over by HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar and Chairman of the Council.

According to Oman News Agency, the meeting inc…