Oman is set to enforce mandatory professional certifications for engineers and accountants. Starting August 2025, engineers need OSE certification for work permits, followed by accountants in September. This initiative aims to standardize qualifications, enhance competency, and promote Omanisation by ensuring a skilled local workforce, aligning with the Vision 2040 goals.
One of the most-wanted terrorists, Masood Azhar, was seen in the PoK region, which is over 1,000 kilometres away from Bahawalpur, JEM's known base. The Jaish Chief was reportedly involved in several major terrorist incidents in the country, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2019 Pulwama attack.
Thai police say at least 11 monks were involved, all of whom have now been stripped of their robes
The UAE will shift to a tiered excise tax on sugary drinks from 2026, linking tax rates to sugar content per 100ml. Replacing the current flat 50% rate, the move aims to reduce sugar intake, promote healthier choices, and support public ...more
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind Daniel Dubois' first meeting with Oleksandr Usyk and what he has been doing to prepare for the rematch on Saturday.
North Korea barred foreign tourists from the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone after welcoming its first Russian visitors.
CBS will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026, citing financial reasons. This follows a $16 million lawsuit settlement with Donald Trump.
Pakistan has extended the closure of Rahim Yar Khan airbase runway till August 6 due to damage from India's missile strikes during Operation Sindoor.
James Murray says it was "not the case" the government wanted to remove Abbott from the Labour party.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for thunderstorms and flooding for Saturday morning with disruption expected.
Two rounds of talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey this year yielded an agreement to exchange prisoners and soldiers' remains.
Dr Attiya Sheikh, 45, and 48-year-old Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 during the Covid pandemic in 2020.
The 18th of July holds deep significance for human rights activists across the world. It is Nelson Mandela International Day: his birthday. Had he been alive today, Mandela would have turned 107. He passed away...
The package includes tighter banking restrictions, bans on Russian fuels, and a lowered oil price cap, reportedly to $45–$50 per barrel.
The GCC countries are experiencing a significant economic shift, with non-oil sectors like tourism and finance driving growth projected at 4-5% in 2025-26. However, severe water scarcity poses a major threat, potentially causing GDP los ...more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly expressed regret over the IDF’s “mistaken” shelling of Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church, which killed three civilians and wounded several others. The strike, which targeted an ...more
The Gulf Cooperation Council nations are becoming tech hubs. The UAE leads with many startups and investments. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah are key areas. Oman is testing new financial technologies safely. Other Gulf countries are also ...more
A fire broke out late on Wednesday night in a five-story commercial building in Kut city, located in Wasit Province. The building had only opened a week ago, housed a hypermarket, a restaurant, and several other retail shops. India has expressed grief over the incident, in which at least 61 people died and several were injured.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said it had received credible reports of widespread rights violations during the fighting.
DPR Korea Tour said in a notice that the eastern coastal Wonsan-Kalma tourist complex “is temporarily not receiving foreign tourists”
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