Oman

Two Indian sailors missing after vessel attacked off Oman

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Oct 2, 2026.

US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade

Flydubai co-pilot’s chilling 9/11-style plan: Kill captain, fly normally – then crash at Ben Gurion

Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum meets Indian captain Smit Machchhar after he was stabbed by a colleague aboard a plane.

UAE fans snap up Jeddah flights within minutes ahead of Gulf Cup Final

Soccer Football - Gulf Cup - Semi Final - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 3, 2026 United Arab Emirates fans REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Suspect in flydubai attack was barred from flying in Oman: Media

The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct 2 that Omani authorities had banned the pilot from flying over concerns he had adopted radical ideological views.

US Treasury chief Bessent claims successes in isolating Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that Turkey and Oman have halted incoming flights from private carrier Mahan Air, while the UAE has stopped all flights by Iranian airlines.

One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over Sept 12-13 weekend, sources say

The Houthis told US officials they had no intention of attacking American vessels, sources said.

Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi

A satellite image shows the damage at the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline after a strike that hit it on Sept 11.

Hormuz meeting with Iran and Gulf nations postponed, Oman says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reacts as he is greeted inside a hotel, during his visit to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, in New Delhi, on Sept 12.

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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.