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Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

The Independent UK

‘The biggest strategic defeat suffered by the US’: TACO Trump backs down, Iran in better position than before war

"How is this not the most humiliating military failure in US history?"

We Got This Covered

How Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to agreeing a two-week ceasefire

The president made a dramatic U-turn in his stance on the war

The Independent UK

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God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

Newslaundry

‘I thought it was spam’: Indian expat wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

An Indian expatriate in Oman, Shanthanu Shettigar, has won the Dh20 million grand prize in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw. He purchased the winning ticket with a friend, and the duo will share the life-changing jackpot. The draw also awarded five other winners with Dh1 million each.

The Times of India

A New Route Through Hormuz Sees Three Omani Vessels Slip Past Iranian Waters

The move comes as Tehran and Muscat negotiate vessel monitoring and transit protocols amid strained global energy markets.

International Business Times

Business Brief (April 3): Iran Drafts Strait of Hormuz Agreement With Oman

China plans to tighten e-cigarette controls, global energy risks mount

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'Can't expect pre-war rules …': Iran plans to 'monitor' Hormuz with Oman as tensions continue to soar

Iran has said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to “monitor” the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate and concerns grow over maritime security.

The Times of India

No permit, no pass: Iran plans new navigation regime in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Thursday said that Tehran has nearly completed its first draft to establish a new navigation regime in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit.

Euronews

Oman government takes over SalamAir, airlines to operate separately

Oman's government has acquired SalamAir, a move designed to enhance aviation sector efficiency and economic growth. Both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue as independent brands, with a focus on improved route coordination and optimized aircraft utilization. This strategy aims to strengthen connectivity and financial stability for both carriers.

The Times of India

Drone strike rocks port of Salalah in Oman: Iran military confirms American logistics vessel targeted as war with US-Israel escalates

Tensions surge as Iran confirms targeting a US-linked vessel near Oman's Salalah port, a vital shipping hub. This escalation expands the conflict into critical maritime zones, threatening global trade and energy markets. The move signals Iran's willingness to strike US assets, blurring lines between military and logistical targets and raising…

The Times of India

Iran war: How many European citizens has the EU repatriated?

Thousands of Europeans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. How are EU countries coordinating these operations, and what role is Brussels playing?

Euronews

Flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain hits the United Arab Emirates

Vehicles move through flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain, as storms affect the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Oman.

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The Times of India

UAE-India flight alert for March 24: IndiGo warns of schedule changes; Air India, AIX to operate 24 flights

The ongoing conflict between US, Israel and Iran has extended into the larger Middle East. Countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman and others have been intercepting missile attacks from Iran.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: World heading for ‘worse energy crisis than 1970s’

World heading for energy crisis ‘worse than 70s oil shocks and Ukraine combined’ Why GPS interference is causing chaos in the Middle East Rome gas explosion leaves three in hospital after ‘everything destroyed’ China developing submersibles to take tourists on deep sea dives Deadly floods kill five people in Oman…

The Times of India

Oman shifts schools and colleges to distance learning from March 24–26 amid adverse weather conditions

Oman’s Ministry of Education has announced a temporary shift to distance learning across most parts of the country, as authorities respond to a low-pressure weather system affecting several regions.

The Times of India

Oman flash floods: 2 Kerala natives dead, 1 missing; Congress leader writes to PM Modi

Two individuals from Kerala, Yusuf and Shamla, have died and another woman, Ramla, remains missing following flash floods in Oman's Al Batinah Governorate. Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and coordinate with Omani authorities for intensified search and rescue efforts and to…

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The Times of India

Oman flood disaster 2026: Death toll rises to 4 as search continues amid severe storms

Oman is grappling with a severe weather emergency as flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have claimed at least four lives and left one person missing. Rescue teams are actively working to save stranded residents, with authorities issuing urgent warnings about the ongoing dangerous weather conditions and the risks associated…

The Economic Times

CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 board exams cancelled in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced a new assessment plan for Class 10 students in the Middle East. Exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were cancelled due to the West Asia conflict.

The Guardian - UK

Oman claims Israel pushed US into Iran war when deal was possible

Foreign minister claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on Iran

The Independent UK

Oman’s foreign minister says war in Iran is Trump’s ‘greatest miscalculation’ in scathing attack

Badr Albusaidi said ‘this is not America’s war’ and criticised Washington for supporting Israel

The Times of India

Dubai’s green corridor with Oman goes live: UAE opens new route for faster sea and air cargo shipments

Dubai and Oman have launched a new green corridor for sea-air cargo. This initiative promises faster and more efficient trade between Asia and the Middle East. Goods will move seamlessly between sea ports and air cargo facilities. This collaboration aims to reduce transit times and streamline customs. It positions the…

The Conversation

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

The Guardian - US

Nancy Mace draws White House ire over independent Middle East rescue efforts

Exclusive: Republican congresswoman started negotiations with Saudi Arabia without informing the White House

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