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Israeli Drones Drop Sound Bombs Near Lebanese Farmers
Oman Participates in G20, GCC-US Meetings in New York
The Sultanate of Oman took part in the GCC-US Ministerial Meeting held in New York on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
The Sultanate of Oman’s delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad A…
French-US Proposal for 21-Day Ceasefire in Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot revealed a joint proposal with the US for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to prevent the situation from developing into a full-scale war.
“In recent days, we’ve worked with our American partners on a temporary c…
US Dollar Firm ahead to Speeches from Key Federal Reserve Policy Makers
The US dollar held firm today following its sharpest rally since early June as traders looked ahead to speeches from key Federal Reserve policy makers later in the day for clues on the pace of interest rate cuts.
The US currency rebounded strongly ov…
Gold Lingers Near Record Highs
Gold prices were steady today, hovering close to record highs, on expectations of another big US rate cut this year. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,661.25 per ounce. Bullion hit a record high of $2,670.43 on Wednesday.
US gold futures were steady at $2,…
Oman Oil Price Declines 2.94 US Dollars
Oman oil price (November delivery 2024) today reached 72.21 US Dollars, comprising a decline by 2.94 US Dollars compared to the price of yesterday ‘Wednesday’, which stood at 75.15 US Dollars.
The average price of Oman oil (September delivery 2024) s…
UN Warns of Continued Sea-Level Rise Risks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of the ongoing sea level rise, emphasising the urgent need to protect humanity from the devastating consequences of this crisis, which threatens to destroy communities.
These remarks were made during t…
GCC-Azerbaijan Economic Forum Explores New Vistas of Cooperation
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), took part today in the 2nd edition of the GCC-Azerbaijan Economic Forum, held in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The forum is themed ‘Sustainability, Investments, P…
MSX Drops 24 Points
Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today dropped (24.6) points, comprising a decline by (0.52%) to close at (4701.92) points, compared to the last session, which stood at (4726.52) points.
The trading value today stood at (RO 3,242,423), …
Israel Violates Lebanon’s Sovereignty, Kills Civilians: Caretaker Prime Minister
Caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati affirmed that the Israeli entity is violating his country’s sovereignty by sending warplanes and drones to its skies, killing civilians, destroying homes, and forcing families to flee under dire humanit…
Lebanon Cannot Become Another Gaza: UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres affirmed that Lebanon cannot afford to become another Gaza, noting that the international organization supports intensive international efforts to achieve a temporary ceasefire, which would allow the delivery of h…