The school bus collided with a lamppost before overturning, resulting in the deaths of the driver and three students, and injuring twelve others (Representative Image) On Wednesday morning, a devastating school bus accident in the Al Rusaiss area of Izki, located in Oman’s Dakhliyah Governorate, claimed the lives of four individuals, including three young schoolchildren—and…
The GCC Grand Tours Visa, approved in November 2023, will soon allow visitors to travel across all six member states with a single application.(Representative Image) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will soon launch a unified tourism visa that allows travelers to visit all six member states with a single application. The announcement was made on…
PM Kier Starmer speaking during PMO’s (AP) Downing Street stated that chancellor Rachel Reeves has the prime minister’s full support following her emotional appearance in the House of Commons.Speculation over the chancellor’s future grew after PM Kier Starmer declined to confirm during Prime Minister’s questions whether Rachel Reeves would stay in her role until the…
TOI Correspondent from London: The UK govt has without warning shut down two legal schemes that helped over 34,000 Afghans claim sanctuary in Britain, sparking fury among the Afghan diaspora.Immigration rule changes laid in parliament on Tuesday ended the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) for new applications. The scheme, launched in April 2021, was…
Collided bus at NYC port authority bus terminal (@FDNY) At least 12 people were injured in a bus crash at New York City’s port authority bus terminal, causing major traffic disruptions and delays to bus services during the morning rush hour, according to officials.Around 6 a.m., three New Jersey Transit buses collided on the fourth-level…
The new report reveals that 28.5% of visitors to Qatar now prioritize cultural experiences over shopping and beaches, signaling a major shift in Gulf travel preferences.(Representative Image) For decades, Gulf tourism conjured images of shopping malls, luxury resorts, and sun-soaked beaches. But that narrative is beginning to shift. A new generation of travellers from the…
Wisconsin supreme court (AP) On Wednesday, the Wisconsin supreme court ruled to overturn the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban, determining that a more recent law, criminalising abortions only when the fetus is viable outside the womb, takes precedence. In a closely split 4-3 ruling, the court, with its liberal majority, declared that the state’s 1849 abortion…
House speaker Mike Johnson (AP) With only hours remaining before the planned vote, house Republican leaders and White House officials have launched a full-scale effort on Wednesday to push the massive GOP bill through the house and onto President Donald Trump’s desk.Multiple groups of house Republican lawmakers who have expressed concerns about the senate-approved version…
From July 1, 2025, Oman mandates IBAN for all domestic transfers, while international payments no longer require it/ (Representative Image) The Sultanate of Oman has announced that beginning July 1, 2025, the use of the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) will be mandatory for all domestic financial transactions. This change comes as part of the…
In a mixed verdict, the court found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and not guilty of sex trafficking allegations involving both Cassie Ventura and a woman referred to as “Jane.” However, he was found guilty of transporting Ventura, Jane, and others across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. The outcome reflects…
