Oil prices soar as U.S. sanctions hit Russian

Global oil markets saw a sharp rally on Thursday, with prices climbing over 5%, their steepest rise since mid-June.

Oman, UAE announce new cross-border train service

Under the agreement, Noatum Logistics will operate a daily rail service utilizing Hafeet Rail’s cross-border network. The service will include seven container trains per week, each capable of carrying 276 TEUs, translating to an annual capacity of approximately 193,200 TEUs.

Middle East powers ahead in steel production by

Global crude steel production declined by 1.6 percent year-on-year in September 2025, totalling 141.8 million tons, according to the latest data from the World Steel Association.

Trump ends all trade talks with Canada after

Move follows dispute over Ontario ad using Reagan’s anti-tariff remarks; tensions rise ahead of 2026 North American trade review.

Trump to kick off Asia tour in Malaysia with

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told a press conference on Thursday that Trump will meet with Xi on the morning of October 30 in South Korea before heading back to Washington.

Canada Post unveils stamp featuring Rangoli

The Diwali stamp was issued in recognition of Canada's cultural diversity, Canada Post shared on its official website.

Oman backs Gulf unity in fight against climate

Oman, represented by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and President of the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, participated in the 27th meeting of GCC ministers and heads of environmental bodies.

Kerala’s affordable Dh1-a-Day Dh62,000 health

In a major relief for Indian expats from Kerala living in the UAE, the state government has extended the registration deadline for its affordable Dh1-a-day health and accident insurance scheme, NORKA Care, until October 30.

India, Oman hold 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks in

The Indian Army strengthened its defence cooperation with the Royal Army of Oman during the 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) held in New Delhi from October 22 to 23.

Scientists uncover molecular

Israeli and US scientists have uncovered how molecular “passports” regulate traffic through nuclear pore complexes in human cells, revealing a dynamic mechanism that could transform understanding of diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and ALS.

Kabul residents face soaring firewood and coal

Kabul residents are struggling with soaring firewood and coal prices ahead of winter, with costs rising sharply due to higher transportation expenses and taxes, creating severe challenges for low-income families in the Afghan capital.

Google says its Willow chip achieved first-ever

Google’s Willow quantum chip has achieved the world’s first “verifiable quantum advantage,” running its Quantum Echoes algorithm 13,000 times faster than the best classical supercomputer and marking a major step toward real-world quantum computing applications in drug discovery and materials science.