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Muscat: A regional workshop titled ‘Use of the Indicator Simulation Tool for Policymakers in the Arab Region (ISPAR)’ officially commenced today in Muscat. The five-day event, running until 10 July, is organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and hosted by the Sultanate of

Istanbul: The Istanbul Archaeology Museum stands as one of the Turkish most significant cultural landmarks, showcasing through its rich and diverse collections pivotal moments of ancient human history while highlighting the succession of civilizations that flourished on Turkish soil over millennia. According to Oman News Agency, the museum was established

Muscat: Omani international racing driver Faisal Khalid Al Zubair returns to Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit to compete in the third round of the 2025 GT World Challenge, driving the BMW M4 GT3 Evo as part of Oman’s Al Manar Racing team. According to Oman News Agency, Faisal will share the cockpit

Muscat: Chinese researchers have identified a crucial signaling region in early mammalian embryonic development, providing essential theoretical insights to address congenital disorders such as heart defects and to advance regenerative medicine. According to Oman News Agency, the research team analyzed single-cell spatial omics in mouse embryos, enabling them to map

Muscat: A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. Its uncontrolled entry was confirmed by both the Russian Space Agency and European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking. The Russians indicated it came down over the Indian Ocean, but some experts were not

Kandy: At least eight people died and 37 were injured in central Sri Lanka when a bus veered off the road and fell into a precipice today, police said. The tragic incident unfolded in Kotmale, located south of Kandy, when the driver lost control of the bus due to high

Muscat: Gold prices rose today as the US dollar weakened, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later this week. According to Oman News Agency, spot gold increased by 0.2% to $3,245.01 per ounce. US gold futures also rose by 0.3% to $3,252.00 per ounce. The US dollar

Muscat: The dollar index dipped 0.2 percent to 99.717. China’s yuan duly hit its highest in almost six months at 7.1980 per dollar. The euro edged up 0.3 percent to $1.1333. The dollar eased 0.4 percent to 144.21 yen, and away from Friday’s top around 145.91. The Aussie edged up