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Muscat: 2025 February continued at the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) with the Emerging Talents initiative, which focuses on fostering young musicians and providing them with valuable learning experiences. According to Oman News Agency, a major highlight of the programme was the world-renowned baritone Thomas Hampson, who led a series

Guangdong: Scientists have confirmed that a set of skeletal fossils discovered in southern China belonged to duck-billed dinosaurs from over 70 million years ago, expanding the region’s fossil record of these large, toothy creatures that likely migrated from North America. According to Oman News Agency, the bones were found in

Istanbul: Sporadic snowfall has continued in Istanbul since this morning, causing heavy traffic and accidents in several areas. According to Oman News Agency, on the Anatolian side, snowfall started in the early hours, covering roads and green territories. The European side couldn’t avoid snow too, as it turned roadsides and

Guatemala City: 51 people died in a road accident in Guatemala. The Guatemala City Fire Department reported that a passenger bus veered off a highway it was traveling on and fell into a ravine in the city, killing at least 51 people, noting that there are still survivors trapped. According

Muscat: The National Museum, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Muscat, is currently hosting an exhibition titled “DIVA! Italian Glamour in Fashion Jewellery”, which highlights the beauty and creativity of Italian fashion. According to Oman News Agency, the opening ceremony took place today under the patronage of HH Sayyidah

Seoul: A fishing trawler sank off the southern coast of South Korea early today, leaving four people dead and six missing, local officials said. The 139-ton vessel, carrying 14 crew members on board, was reported missing in waters about 17 km east of the island of Habaek. According to Oman

Muscat: Gold prices were stable today while focus shifted to the US Federal Reserve’s meeting of today. Spot gold held its ground at $2,765.35 per ounce. US gold futures added 0.2% to $2,772.10. According to Oman News Agency, bullion fell more than 1% on Monday, marking its steepest drop since

Muscat: Oil prices slid today, giving up some of last session’s gains, as an increase in US crude stockpiles and easing worries over Libyan supplies weighed on prices. Brent crude futures fell 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $77.31 a barrel, while US crude futures declined 15 cents, or 0.2%, at