The Latest Breaking News from Oman

US, Iranian officials held talks in Oman in May: Media reports

Omanis shuttled between two delegations, which did not meet, Axios reports.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

World Cup triumph and Dronacharya award will be the crowning glory for Indian men’s junior hockey coach C.R Kumar

Kumar masterminded the Indian junior men’s team triumph in the Asia Cup in Salalah (Oman) recently and is all set to be the head coach of the side for the junior men’s World Cup to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 5 to 16 this year.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Improved mindset behind Araijeet Singh Hundal’s comeback tale

KOLKATA: Araijeet Singh Hundal had a dream outing in the recently concluded Junior Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman, where he not only finished as the highest scorer for India having netted eight goals but also sounded the board once during the all-important final against Pakistan.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023

Oman travel guide — what to see, do and where to stay

From wild landscapes to almost-deserted beaches, Charline Bou Mansour explores the unspoiled charms of Oman

Evening Standard · May 31, 2023

Iran's Khamenei welcomes better ties with Egypt - state media

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a meeting with Oman's Sultan that Tehran welcomes better diplomatic relations with Egypt, Iranian state media reported on Monday.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

India enter men's Junior Asia Cup hockey semifinal with 17-0 win over Thailand

SALALAH (Oman),: Defending champions India moved into the semifinals of the men's Junior Asia Cup with a 17-0 win over Thailand in their last Pool A match.

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

Oman's Sultan in Iran for talks on diplomatic, security issues

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said arrived in Tehran on Sunday for a two-day visit expected to focus on regional diplomatic and security issues, Iranian state media said, two days after Muscat mediated a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium.

Reuters · May 28, 2023

India play out 1-1 draw against Pakistan in men's Junior Asia Cup hockey

SALALAH (Oman): India played out a thrilling 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their third Pool A game to continue their unbeaten run in the men's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament in Salalah here.

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

Belgium, Iran conduct prisoner swap in Oman, freeing aid worker and diplomat convicted in bomb plot

Belgium and Iran have conducted a rare prisoner exchange in Oman

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Aid worker back in Belgium after Iranian diplomat prisoner swap

A Belgian aid worker arrived back in Belgium on Friday night from Iran, where he had been accused of spying and jailed until being freed in a prisoner swap with an Iranian diplomat who had been imprisoned in Belgium in connection with a failed bomb plot.

Reuters · May 26, 2023