Oman

Who were Hannah Jorgensen and Ahmad Oman? Borlaug Elementary teacher and student dies mysteriously in class trip

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Representational image. (Unsplash)

A 24-year-old teacher and a 10-year-old student from Borlaug Elementary School in Johnson County, Iowadied mysteriously while on a class field trip in the MacBride Nature Recreation Area on Tuesday. Questions are being raised about the circumstances of their deaths. Representational image. (Unsplash) The teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, 24, and the student, Ahmed Osman, 10, were … Read more

Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km

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Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km

By Menna AlaaElDin, Jonathan Saul and Kate Abnett Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km Aug 10 – Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 400 square kilometres, the country’s government said on Monday. The Caroline Bezengi is loaded with … Read more

Dubai-Oman green corridor comes online: UAE opens new routes to speed up sea and air cargo movement

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Dubai-Oman green corridor comes online: UAE opens new routes to speed up sea and air cargo movement

Dubai-Oman Green Corridor launched: Game changer for global trade Dubai and Oman have launched a “green corridor” for air and sea freight in a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and Africa. middle East and beyond. At a time when global … Read more

Maha banana exports hit by conflict

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Maha banana exports hit by conflict

Nashik: The banana trade is facing its worst storm in years, with thousands of tonnes of the fruit and the livelihoods behind it hanging in the balance as geopolitical tensions tighten their grip on sea lanes. Banana exports from Maharashtra to West Asia are in chaos with nearly 150 refrigerated containers (each carrying 20 tonnes … Read more

Oman Salalah port explosion: Iranian drone hits oil storage tank? Tehran denies war with US, Israel engulfs Middle East

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Oman Salalah port explosion: Iranian drone hits oil storage tank? Tehran denies war with US, Israel engulfs Middle East

Iranian drone hits oil tank at Salalah port in Oman, causing massive fire, Tehran denies involvement The widening conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has now reached one of the Gulf’s most strategic maritime hubs. On March 11, 2026, multiple drones attacked fuel storage tanks in the Port of Salalah in Oman, causing … Read more

Dogs tied to posts, kittens left in boxes: Abandoned pets flood Dubai streets as expats flee regional crisis World News

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Dogs tied to posts, kittens left in boxes: Abandoned pets flood Dubai streets as expats flee regional crisis World News

Pet owners fleeing Dubai dump their pets on the streets to escape escalating crisis middle East. Veterinarians in Dubai say they are seeing an influx of inquiries about euthanizing their pets as the conflict continues, with other owners simply leaving their cats and dogs on the streets. There are over 2 million pets in the … Read more

US, Israel launch attack on Iran: Indian national killed in tanker attack off Oman coast

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US, Israel launch attack on Iran: Indian national killed in tanker attack off Oman coast

New Delhi: An Indian national died after an oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, triggering an explosion and fire on board, Omani authorities said on Monday.According to Oman’s Maritime Security Center, the oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat governorate amid rising tensions in the … Read more

Oil tanker carrying 15 Indians and 5 Iranians attacked off Oman coast, 4 crew members injured

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Oil tanker carrying 15 Indians and 5 Iranians attacked off Oman coast, 4 crew members injured

During the US-Iran conflict, an oil tanker with reportedly 15 Indians among its 20-man crew was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Four sailors were injured.The Oman Maritime Security Center confirmed that the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was attacked about 5 nautical miles north of Khasab Port. It was unclear who attacked the tankers in … Read more

Driving from the UAE to Oman this Eid? Visa, insurance and border fees explained

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Driving from the UAE to Oman this Eid? Visa, insurance and border fees explained

Orange Card, exit fees, visa on arrival: What UAE travelers must know before driving to Oman as eid al-fitr As Eid al-Fitr 2026 approaches, residents of the United Arab Emirates prepare for a long holiday, with many planning a scenic road trip to neighboring Oman, one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to spend … Read more

‘Now is the perfect time to smash’: Oman captain leads team against struggling Australian Cricket News

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'Now is the perfect time to smash': Oman captain leads team against struggling Australian Cricket News

Captain Oman Jatinder Singh He showed confidence in the final group match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia at the Palleke International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Speaking to the ICC, Singh said “now is the best time to crush” the struggling Australian team. Australia, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions, were … Read more