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Indian warship joins search for survivors as oil tanker with 13 Indians on board sinks off Oman coast

The Navy’s P8I reconnaissance aircraft is also assisting the operation. The tanker was heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman’s major industrial port of Duqm.

On his first state visit to India, Sultan of Oman welcomed by Murmu & Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Sultan landed Friday for a 3-day visit, marking a significant milestone in India-Oman diplomatic relations. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome at fore-court of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Kutchi and Bania capital built Oman. They were the lifelines of its slave economy

In ‘Sovereigns of the Sea’, Seema Alavi gives a fascinating account of the Sultans of Oman, their thrilling lives and political circumstances in the 19th century.

Germany centre forward Niclas Fuellkrug keeps its World Cup hopes alive

The 29-year-old, who scored on his debut against Oman, has now become a household name. Fuellkrug earned his team's first point after they suffered a shocking defeat by Japan.

Modi moved heavens to mend ties with Arab world. But Nupur Sharma, Tejasvi Surya hurting it

Ironically, it's the Arab world–littered with autocracies and undemocratic regimes–that's teaching India a lesson in harmony as it celebrates its 75th birthday.

Covid pandemic: Australian businessman backs Covid nasal spray, Oman detects ‘black fungus’

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Gandhi Peace Prize for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, late Sultan of Oman

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was Bangladesh's first president. Late Sultan Qaboos of Oman was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death in 2020.

Oman pre-empts succession drama by naming its first crown prince

On the first anniversary of his accession to the throne, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq junks strange system of succession devised by long-reigning Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Oman’s plans to build Middle East’s biggest oil-tank farm moves forward after 7 years

The Oman Tank Terminal Company has almost finished constructing eight tanks to store crude for a new refinery near the town of Duqm on the Arabian Sea.

Sultan Haitham’s new economic reform may just help Oman’s weak economy

Oman has posted budget deficits since the oil price slumped in 2014 & the IMF sees no relief until 2024. The deficit is expected to reach 8.4% of GDP this year.

On Camera

Trump and Hegseth’s speeches at military gathering show America fighting a war within

Donald Trump set the ball rolling even before the meeting began by saying that he would fire any military leader on the spot if he didn’t like them.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.