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August 19, 2025

2 Died, 4 Injured in Train Accident in South Korea

Cheongdo: Two workers died and four seriously hurt today after being struck by a passenger train in the southeastern South Korean city of Cheongdo, officials said. According to Oman News Agency, the accident occurred near the Cheongdo Bullfighting Stadium when a Mugunghwa train bound for Jinju in South Gyeongsang Province

Polish Iga Swiatek Claims Title at Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament

Mason: Poland’s Iga Swiatek claimed her first title at the Cincinnati Open, a WTA 1000 tennis tournament held in Mason, Ohio, United States, by defeating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in two straight sets in the final match. According to Oman News Agency, the world number three needed one hour and 48

Oman Oil Price Gains 46 Cents

Muscat: Oman oil price for October delivery 2025 has increased by 46 cents, reaching 68.10 US dollars today compared to yesterday’s price of 67.64 US dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil for August delivery 2025 has stabilized at 69.37 US dollars per barrel. This

Japanese Indices Close Lower as Investors Book Profits

Tokyo: Japanese shares fell as investors booked profits after the market’s recent record-breaking rally, and as Japanese government bond yields rose. The Tokyo Stock Exchange reported that the Nikkei index, which includes 225 issues, ended today’s session down 0.38 percent, or 168.02 points, at 43,546.29. The broader Topix index also

European Stocks Edge Upwards Amid Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects

London: European stocks rose today by approximately a slight amount, as investors assessed the possibility that Russia and Ukraine might reach a peace agreement. The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed by 0.1 percent, and most major exchanges in the region gained. Meanwhile, defense sector shares fell by 0.7 percent, weighed

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

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…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

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…