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Friday - 19th June, 2026
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IRAN, US CLAIM VICTORY

BOTHIran and the US claimed victory after a newly signed Us-iran memorandum of understanding, with Tehran calling the agreement a “record of American failure.” Iranian negotiators claim Washington was forced into major concessions, including sanctions...

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Thursday - 18th June, 2026
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Trump says he could still restart war if unsatisfied

USPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday his new ceasefire agreement with Iran was not final and he could resume the war if he is unsatisfied, even as Israel launched fresh air strikes in Lebanon, where fighting threatens the wider truce. “It’s a...

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Wednesday - 17th June, 2026
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Monday - 15th June, 2026
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Trump vows Mideast deal is on, calls for no attacks

USPresident Donald Trump on Sunday said Israeli strikes on Beirut “should not have happened” as he vowed a regional peace deal was at hand, though he did not confirm his earlier claim it would be signed during the day. “We are very close to a deal...

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Sunday - 14th June, 2026
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Peace deal looms while Hormuz sees flare ups

THEUnited States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days. Iranian...

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Saturday - 13th June, 2026
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OMAN LAUNCHES INITIATIVE AT UN THAT AIMS TO COMBAT HATE SPEECH, GENOCIDE

OMANunveiled its vision of civilisational coexistence to the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday with the launch of the Muscat Plan of Action, a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the centre of efforts to counter...

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Friday - 12th June, 2026
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‘Discussions with Iran and final points’ approved

USPresident Donald Trump said he has canceled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to “take” oil export hub Kharg Island. “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran...

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Tuesday - 9th June, 2026
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Iran and Israel hold fire after first attacks since ceasefire

Iran and Israel said on Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front is...

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Monday - 8th June, 2026
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Cyber law ensures social media’s accountable use

THEmost notable provisions of Cyber Crime Law, promulgated under Royal Decree No 61/2026, are Article 36, which addresses violations of digital privacy. The article criminalises a range of activities, including the unauthorised recording, interception,...

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Sunday - 7th June, 2026
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IRAN CALLS US STRIKES CEASEFIRE BREACH

condemned on Saturday a nighttime US attack on coastal radar installations in the Gulf, calling it a “flagrant” violation of the ceasefire in place since April. The foreign ministry said it was an attack “on the national sovereignty and territorial...

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Saturday - 6th June, 2026
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IRAN DEAL HINGES ON $24 BN RELEASE

Apotential agreement between Washington and Tehran hinges on US President Donald Trump’s administration agreeing to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, CNN quoted Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, as saying on...

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Friday - 5th June, 2026
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Trump slams ‘unpatriotic’ US House vote to end war

PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Thursday slammed a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the “unpatriotic” move disrupted negotiations with Tehran. The largely symbolic vote came “right in the...

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Thursday - 4th June, 2026
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Oman condemns attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

THESultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. Oman affirmed its categorical rejection of all military actions that undermine the security and stability of...

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Wednesday - 3rd June, 2026
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WILL THERE BE A DEAL TO END US-IRAN WAR?

USSECRETARY of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that any sanctions relief was tied to Tehran giving up its...

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Tuesday - 2nd June, 2026
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Oman denounces hostile act against Kuwait

THESULTANATE OF OMAN has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the hostile act endured by the State of Kuwait. Oman also voiced its solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures taken by Kuwait to preserve its security and...

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Monday - 1st June, 2026
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HM, FRENCH PRESIDENT DISCUSS FREEDOM OF MARITIME NAVIGATION

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic discussed during a telephone call on Sunday the latest developments in the region, as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts to bring viewpoints closer in a...

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Sunday - 31st May, 2026
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US-IRAN PEACE DEAL REMAINS ELUSIVE

THEUNITED STATES warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had...

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Saturday - 30th May, 2026
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IRAN SAYS NO US DEAL FINALISED YET

SAYYID BADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, received a telephone call on Friday from Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two sides reviewed the latest regional developments...

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Friday - 29th May, 2026
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60-day Us-iran truce deal awaits Trump nod

THEUS and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire for 60 days, but US President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, four sources familiar with the matter said. The agreement will state how to address...

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Thursday - 28th May, 2026
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HM offers Eid Al Adha prayer

HIGHLIGHTS SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HAJ RITUAL THESULTANATE OF OMAN on Wednesday celebrated the first day of Eid Al Adha 1447 AH, as His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered the Eid prayer at Sultan Qaboos Mosque, in the Wilayat of Suhar, Al Batinah...

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Wednesday - 27th May, 2026
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OMAN MARKS FIRST DAY OF EID AL ADHA TODAY

THESULTANATE OF OMAN will join other Islamic countries to celebrate the first day of Eid Al Adha today, with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik scheduled to perform the prayer at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Suhar. A formal statement released by the...

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Tuesday - 26th May, 2026
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His Majesty to offer Eid prayer in Suhar

HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK will offer Eid Al Adha prayer on Wednesday at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Suhar, the Governorate of Al Batinah North, said a statement by the Diwan of Royal Court on Monday. The text of the statement...

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Monday - 25th May, 2026
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No rush for deal: Trump

Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received a verbal message from Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This took place when the Foreign Minister received Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign...

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Sunday - 24th May, 2026
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Iran and US ‘close’ to deal

SAYYIDBADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, received a telephone call from Dr Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Saturday. They exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, the...

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Saturday - 23rd May, 2026
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Rubio says there is progress in Iran talks

THEUNITED STATES has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to find an end to a conflict that has roiled the global economy. Iran’s...

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Friday - 22nd May, 2026
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Urban Planning, Sports Bodies laws promulgated

on Thursday issued three Royal Decrees. Royal Decree No (58/2026) on the promulgation of the Urban Planning Law. After the same was presented before the Council of Oman. Article (1) stipulates that the provisions of the Urban Planning Law, attached...

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Thursday - 21st May, 2026
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Iran says US wants to ‘start new war’

IRAN’SCHIEF negotiator said on Wednesday the United States wanted to restart the Middle East war after President Donald Trump said he would attack again unless Tehran agreed to a peace deal. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who warned of a “forceful...

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Wednesday - 20th May, 2026
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TRUMP PAUSES IRAN ATTACK, SIGNALS NUCLEAR DEAL

USPRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington, and that there was now a “very good chance” of reaching a deal limiting Iran’s nuclear programme. After Iran sent the...

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Tuesday - 19th May, 2026
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IRAN SENDS NEW PROPOSALS TO US

THESULTANATE OF OMAN has expressed its rejection and denunciation of the UAV attack that targeted Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman...

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Monday - 18th May, 2026
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IRAN WAR DEADLOCK ENDURES

USPRESIDENT Donald Trump on Sunday threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders do not act quickly. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!,” he wrote in a...

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Sunday - 17th May, 2026
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Talks on with Tehran for Hormuz transit

INTERIOR minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday “to facilitate” the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. “Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an...

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Saturday - 16th May, 2026
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US, China aligned on Iran deal push: Trump

BADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, held a telephone conversation with Dr Fuad Hussein, during which he congratulated him on his reappointment as Foreign Minister of the sisterly Republic of Iraq. During the call, Sayyid Badr conveyed his...

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Friday - 15th May, 2026
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New attacks hit ships as Trump, Xi discuss Iran

Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received a telephone call from Paulo Rangel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal. During the call, the two sides reviewed prospects for bilateral cooperation and ways to develop further...

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Thursday - 14th May, 2026
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Trump arrives in China for super summit with Xi

USPresident Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Giving a fist pump, Trump descended the steps of Air Force One after touching...

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Wednesday - 13th May, 2026
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HM INAUGURATES ‘BAIT AL HAITHAM’

INAUGURATES THE INTEGRATED OPERATIONS CENTRE VISUAL PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS PDO’S PRINCIPAL STAGES SHOWCASES EFFORTS TO ENHANCE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOREMOST COMMAND, CONTROL HUB FOR ENERGY SECTOR His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik visited the...

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Tuesday - 12th May, 2026
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FOCUS ON BUILDING KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY IN OMAN

HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Research and Innovation Authority, presided over the first meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors for 2026, in the...

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Monday - 11th May, 2026
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Sector’s contribution to GDP rises to RO 1.132 bn

THEMAJLIS ASH’SHURA on Sunday hosted Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, during its regular session of the third annual sitting of the tenth term to discuss the ministry’s statement across several key...

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Sunday - 10th May, 2026
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His Majesty awarded Arab Cultural Excellence Medal

THEARAB LEAGUE EDUCATIONAL, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), has awarded His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik the Supreme Class of the Arab Cultural Excellence Medal, in recognition of His Majesty’s contributions to supporting Arab...

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Saturday - 9th May, 2026
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Us-iran talks teeter after tanker strikes

AUS warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington’s top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran’s response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict. US Central Command said an F/A-18 Super Hornet...

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Friday - 8th May, 2026
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HM, President Sisi discuss American-iranian crisis

HISand President Abdel Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt held a cordial meeting at Al Barakah Palace on Thursday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed a number of regional issues and their political, economic, and security...

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Thursday - 7th May, 2026
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Trump sees ‘very good chance’ of Iran deal

USPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed there was “a very good chance” of sealing a peace deal with Iran, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Despite the US leader’s optimism, Iran has yet...

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Wednesday - 6th May, 2026
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US says Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks

BADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, and Yvette Cooper, British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, discussed in a telephone call the latest developments in the region, as well as the means to defuse escalation...

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Tuesday - 5th May, 2026
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ATTACK ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN BUKHA HURTS 2

ASECURITY source has reported that a residential building housing company employees in the Tibat area of the Wilayat of Bukha was targeted in an attack, resulting in moderate injuries to two expatriates, damage to four vehicles and shattered windows in...

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Monday - 4th May, 2026
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TRUMP MULLS IRAN’S PEACE PROPOSAL

BADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, and Dr Sayyid Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, discussed in a telephone call the latest developments regarding efforts aimed at reaching a consensus between Iran...

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Sunday - 3rd May, 2026
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RENEWED WAR WITH US ‘LIKELY’: IRAN OFFICIAL

ASENIOR Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal. Iran delivered the new draft to mediator Pakistan on...

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Saturday - 2nd May, 2026
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Iran revives peace push amidst stalled US talks

IRANDELIVERED a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported on Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weekslong ceasefire. The text of the proposal was handed to Islamabad on Thursday...

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Friday - 1st May, 2026
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Iran defies US blockade as oil prices soar again

BADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, on Thursday received Jeannoël Barrot, French Republic’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place at the General Diwan of the Foreign Ministry in Muscat. During the meeting, Sayyid...

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Thursday - 30th April, 2026
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HM PAYS INSPECTION TOUR OF A NUMBER OF WILAYATS CITIZENS EXPRESS PROFOUND JOY AT THE GRACIOUS TOUR HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK

TOURS AL SHARQIYAH NORTH AND AL SHARQIYAH SOUTH ROYAL TOUR PASSES THROUGH IBRA, AL QABIL, BIDIYAH ALSO COVERS WILAYAT OF SUR, WILAYAT OF QURAYAT HM REVIEWS PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENTAL WORKS TOUR EMBODIES WISE AND LOFTY APPROACH OF HM CITIZENS LINE...

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Wednesday - 29th April, 2026
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Oman, UK discuss Hormuz

BADR BIN HAMAD AL BUSAIDY, Foreign Minister, met Lord Edward Llewellyn, Director General Political at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom (UK). During the meeting in Muscat, the two sides discussed several issues of...

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Tuesday - 28th April, 2026
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MEDIATORS STILL SEEK TO BRIDGE GAPS

IRAN’SFOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into US President Donald Trump’s request for negotiations, according to a post on the minister’s Telegram account. He told reporters in Russia that Trump requested...

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Monday - 27th April, 2026
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Talks focus on regional situation

HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace on Sunday to Dr Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the outset of the audience, the Iranian minister conveyed the greetings of...

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Sunday - 26th April, 2026
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Hopes for peace deal fade

USPRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP said on Saturday he had ordered his envoys not to travel to Pakistan to continue talks with Iranian officials on ending the war. Trump made the announcement in individual phone calls with reporters, and later in a post on...

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Saturday - 25th April, 2026
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OMAN, KAZAKHSTAN LAUNCH INVESTMENT FUND

THESULTANATE OF OMAN and the Republic of Kazakhstan on Friday signed a preliminary agreement to establish a strategic partnership between them, in the presence of HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and...

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Friday - 24th April, 2026
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Oman and Kazakhstan to boost cooperation

ANOFFICIAL talks session was held on Thursday at the Akorda Presidential Palace in the capital, Astana, co-chaired by President Kassym-jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan and HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for...

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Thursday - 23rd April, 2026
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Unesco-sultan Haitham Prize for cultural heritage

THEUNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has approved the establishment of the Unescosultan Haitham Prize for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a move that reflects international recognition of Oman’s...

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Wednesday - 22nd April, 2026
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HM, Gen Burhan discuss boosting partnerships

BOOSTING VISIT APPRECIATED CONFLICT HAILED STRESS ON DIALOGUE PEACEFUL MEANS FOCUS ON PROMOTING JOINT PARTNERSHIPS HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK received at Al Barakah Palace on Tuesday Gen Abdul Fattah al Bu-han, Chai-man of the...

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Tuesday - 21st April, 2026
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WORLD AWAITS FATE OF CEASEFIRE

CONCERNS GREW on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the US said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the...

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Monday - 20th April, 2026
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Vance to lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan

USVice-president J D Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said on Sunday - shortly after President Donald Trump said he would not make the trip. Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending...

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Saturday - 18th April, 2026
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HORMUZ REOPENS FOR NOW

USPRESIDENT Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, though Trump stressed the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place until Tehran agrees to a deal to end the war. Trump said...

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Friday - 17th April, 2026
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HM’S AUDIENCE TO THAILAND’S DEPUTY PM

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace on Thursday to Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of For ign Affair. of th Kingdom of Thailand. At the outset of the meeting, the guest conveyed...

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Thursday - 16th April, 2026
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TRUMP SAYS IRAN WAR ‘CLOSE TO OVER’

For ignminist r, r c iv dh r on W dn sday Jan Arno, P rsonal Envoy of th Unit d Nations S cr tary-g n ralforth Middl East conflict. During th m ting, th two sid s discuss d th situation in th Middl East in g n ral, and r gional d v lopm nts in...

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Wednesday - 15th April, 2026
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TRUMP SAYS IRAN TALKS COULD RESUME

USPRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Tu sday that Iran talks could r sum in Pakistan ov r th n xt two days, according to an int rvi w with th N w York Post. “You should stay th r , r ally,b caus som thingcouldb happ ning ov r th n xt two days, and w ’r mor...

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Tuesday - 14th April, 2026
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HM, Botswana President hold talks

OMAN, BOTSWANA SIGN NUMBER OF AGREEMENTS COVER MINERAL EXPLORATION, SOLAR POWER PLANT GROUNDBREAKING FOR PROJECTS TO BE HELD SOON VENTURES OPEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR OMANI COMPANIES OQ, BOTSWANA OIL SIGN STRATEGIC COOPERATION EVALUATION OF REFINED...

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Monday - 13th April, 2026
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Mideast prepares for mor fighting as talks fail

ASENSE of d- ad .p- ad ac-o.. th Middl Ea.t aft - talk. b tw n th US and I-an collap. d,a.f a-.of- n w d fighting -attl d an al- ady t n. - gion with Donald T-ump o-d -ing a naval blockad of th St-ait of Ho-muz. Following mo- than 20 hou-. of talk. in...

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Sunday - 12th April, 2026
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MANGOS BRING QURAYAT TO LIFE

The mango season has begun in the Wilayat of Qurayat, particularly in Hail Al Ghaf village, known for producing .om of Oman’. fin .t mango

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Saturday - 11th April, 2026
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TRUMP WARNS OF FRESH STRIKES IF TALKS FAIL

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP said on Friday that US warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal, in an interview with the New York Post. “W ha1 a - . t go$ng. W ’- load$ng up the ships with the best...

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Friday - 10th April, 2026
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon thr at nus-iranc as fir

ISRAEL bombed more targets in L banon on Thur.day, putting th Us-iran c a. fir intofurth r j opardyaft rth bigg .t I.ra li attack. on it. n ighbour of th war kill d mor than 250 p opl and thr at n d to torp do Donald Trump’. truc . In Paki.tan,...

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Thursday - 9th April, 2026
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OMAN WELCOMES US-IRAN CEASEFIRE

THESultanat of Oman has w lcom d th announc m ntofac as fir b tw n th Islamic R public of Iran and th Unit d Stat s of Am rica (USA). It comm nd d th fforts und rtak n by th Islamic R public of Pakistan in this cont xt, as w ll as thos of all parti s...

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Wednesday - 8th April, 2026
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CLOCK TICKS DOWN ON TRUMP’S DEADLINE FOR IRAN

USPRESIDENT Donald Trump thr at n d that “a whol civilisation will di tonight” as Iran show d no sign of acc pting his ultimatum to op n th Strait of Hormuz by Tu sday v ning. Trump has giv n Iran until 8 pm in Washington - 3:30 am in T hran - to nd...

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Tuesday - 7th April, 2026
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Monday - 6th April, 2026
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OMAN, IRAN DISCUSS EASING HORMUZ TRAFFIC

THESULTANATE OF OMAN and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the level of under. c- ta-$ . !-o( th t2o co0)t-$ .’ !o- $g) ($)$.t-$ ., $) the presence of specialists from both sides. Th ( t$)g 3a($) d possible options for ensuring the...

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Sunday - 5th April, 2026
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MAKE DEAL OR FACE ‘HELL’

IRANIAN AND US forc s w r s arching for a missing Am ricanpilot on Saturday from on of two warplan s down d ov r Iran and th Gulf,whil Pr sid ntdonald Trump warn d T hran tim was running out on his lat st d adlin for a d al to nd th war. Th prosp ct...

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Saturday - 4th April, 2026
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IRAN WARNS UN SECURITY COUNCIL ON HORMUZ

IRANWARNED the UN Security Council against any “provocative action”, ahead of a .ch dul d 1ot on a d-aft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed. “Any provocative action by the aggressors and their supporters, including in the...

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Friday - 3rd April, 2026
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FOCUS ON EASING HORMUZ FLOW

DOZENS of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through th Strait of Hormuz aft r US Pr .id nt Donald Trump vow d mor aggr ..iv .trik . on Iran, pu.hing oil pric . back up to damaging l v l.. Trump .aid military op ration. would b...

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Thursday - 2nd April, 2026
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US WILL BE LEAVING IRAN ‘PRETTY QUICKLY’

THEUnit d Stat . will nd it. war on Iran fairly soon and could return for “.pot hit.” if n d d, Pr .id nt Donald Trump .aid on W dn .day, hour. b for h wa. .ch dul dtomak aprim tim address to the nation. Trump al.o .aid that h wa. con.id ring...

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Wednesday - 1st April, 2026
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Next days in Iran war will b ‘d cisiv ’ Schools shift to -l arning as rains xp ct d today

MUSCAT: Th Ministry of Education has announc d th switch to distanc ducation and th activation of -l arning platforms across all public and privat schools, univ rsiti s and coll g sinth gov rnorat sofal Dakhiliyah, Al Sharqiyah North, Al Sharqiyah...

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