Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Politics

Foreign Minister Receives Two Written Messages from Iranian Counterpart

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, today received two written messages from Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The messages were delivered to the Foreign Minister by Mousa Farhang, the Ambassador of Iran to

Dozens of Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Heavy Police Presence

Jerusalem: Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem today, under heavy protection from the occupation forces. According to Oman News Agency, the settlers entered Al-Aqsa in successive groups and conducted Talmudic rituals in the eastern area of the mosque. This occurred amid a significant

Two People Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Southern Lebanon

Beirut: Two people were injured in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon today. According to Oman News Agency, citing a statement from the Lebanese Public Health Emergency Operations Center, the Lebanese National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone targeted a house in the Jabal Al-Ahmar area between the towns

Lebanese President Demands Withdrawal of Israeli Forces from Five Hills

Muscat: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun demanded the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from five hills in the south to enable the Lebanese Army to complete its deployment up to the internationally recognized borders. During his meeting today with the Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

Russia Announces Military Drills in Sea of Japan

Muscat: The Russian Defense Ministry today announced that forces from the Pacific Fleet conducted military drills in the Sea of Japan, including simulated missile attacks against hypothetical naval targets. The ministry said in a statement that a group of warships, along with coastal missile systems, carried out a joint missile

HH Sayyid Asa’ad Heads to Saudi Arabia for Gulf-US Summit

Muscat: HH Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, departed today for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He will lead the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation, representing His Majesty the Sultan, at the Gulf-US Summit

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