TEHRAN : Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after allowing a limited number of vessels to pass, accusing Israel of violating a recently agreed ceasefire by launching a major attack on Lebanon, state-linked media reported.

The decision came on Wednesday, shortly after a handful of ships were permitted to transit the strategic waterway, through whic...

TEHRAN : The fragile ceasefire in West Asia between the US and Iran to halt the hostilities in the region for two weeks faces renewed uncertainty as Tehran reportedly moved to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz once again due to Israel’s intensified offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Iranian state media Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA),...

MUSCAT : The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Committee at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) discussed proposals to enhance the services of the “My Business Sustainability” platform during its meeting, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Amer Al Musalhi, Chairman of the Committee, and atten...

TEL AVIV : The Israeli army has declared it will persist with its military operations against Hezbollah, signaling no easing of its campaign. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Israel’s General Staff, stated that the army would “continue to strike the terrorist organisation Hezbollah and seize every opportunity,” according to an official military stateme...

MUSCAT : In a statement issued, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said the driver’s reckless behaviour led to a crash with another vehicle, after which he left the scene of the accident.

Legal action has been taken against a driver, the ROP confirmed.

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