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Oman

Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt conveyed to Washington that any attack by the US in Iran would have consequences for the wider region.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt conveyed to Washington that any attack by the US in Iran would have consequences for the wider region.

Dozens feared dead as Iran hit by largest protests in years

The protests over Jan 8 and 9 – Iran’s weekend – followed a call by Mr Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the country’s former shah who’s positioning himself as an opposition leader.
The protests over Jan 8 and 9 – Iran’s weekend – followed a call by Mr Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the country’s former shah who’s positioning himself as an opposition leader.

Houthis, Yemen government agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners

International organisations expressed cautious optimism following the announcement of the prisoner swop deal by Yemen's Houthis.
International organisations expressed cautious optimism following the announcement of the prisoner swop deal by Yemen's Houthis.

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Muscat, Oman, December 17, 2025. Oman News Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Muscat, Oman, December 17, 2025. Oman News Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Oman Air to start non-stop flights from S’pore to Muscat from July 2

The journey will take less than eight hours, with round-trip tickets for a one-week itinerary costing about $650 in the cheapest economy super saver tier.
The journey will take less than eight hours, with round-trip tickets for a one-week itinerary costing about $650 in the cheapest economy super saver tier.

Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Arnold criticises format after Iraq miss automatic World Cup qualification

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - Saudi Arabia v Iraq - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 14, 2025 Iraq coach Graham Arnold reacts REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - Saudi Arabia v Iraq - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 14, 2025 Iraq coach Graham Arnold reacts REUTERS/Stringer

UAE move closer to World Cup as late goals seal win over Oman

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 11, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 11, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Saudi Arabia’s Feras Al-Brikan hits double in comeback win over Indonesia

Saudi Arabia's Feras Al-Brikan (right) celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate Nawaf Boushal during the 3-2 win over Indonesia.
Saudi Arabia's Feras Al-Brikan (right) celebrates scoring their third goal with teammate Nawaf Boushal during the 3-2 win over Indonesia.

Oman hold hosts Qatar in drab World Cup qualifying stalemate

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Oman v Qatar - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 8, 2025 Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi in action with Oman's Nasser Al Rawahi REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Oman v Qatar - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 8, 2025 Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi in action with Oman's Nasser Al Rawahi REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.