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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: Oman

Modi begins three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman

PM Modi will be in Jordan from 15-16 December, during which time he will hold talks with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to exchange views on regional developments.

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.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.