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Downpour lashes Tamil Nadu, 8 flights cancelled

Amid heavy rainfall that lashed parts of Tamil Nadu, eight flights scheduled to operate to and from Chennai from Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Isis claims rare mass shooting of Shia Muslims in Oman

Extremist group claims three of its fighters stormed a Shia mosque in Muscat

The Independent UK

ISIL claims Oman mosque attack, six killed

Four Pakistani nationals and a policeman among those killed and at least 30 others wounded, authorities say.

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Fatal Shooting In Oman Mosque Leaves Four Dead

Tragic shooting incident in a mosque in Muscat, Oman, resulting in deaths and injuries. Motive unknown. Rare violence in peaceful Oman.

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Family of expat protests at Air India Express office with his mortal remains

Mortal remains of Malayali engineer Nambi Rajesh brought home after Air India Express crew strike delays wife's travel.

The Hindu

Richard Muir obituary

Other lives: Diplomat who did much to nurture friendly relations between Britain and Oman

The Guardian - UK

Over 2 kg of gold seized at Cochin International Airport

Customs personnel seize over 2 kg of gold smuggled from Muscat & Jeddah at Cochin International Airport, valued at ₹84 lakh & Rs 40 lakh respectively.

The Hindu

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Cyber fraudsters dupe woman twice, siphon off ₹50 lakh

Cyber fraudsters posing as friends online cheated a 50-year-old woman working in Muscat twice for seven long years and made away with ₹50 lakh.

The Hindu

Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital

Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines a striking setting with a wonderful balance of traditional and modern – Hazel Plush shares how to get the best out of a trip

The Independent UK

Oman Air resumes Muscat service from Thiruvananthapuram

Oman Air resumes direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Muscat on Sun, Wed, Thurs & Sat. Boeing 737 with 162 passengers, including 12 business class, in operation. Number of services to be increased soon.

The Hindu

Saudia Airlines will be the first international airline to arrive at KIA’s T-2

Int'l flights from KIA's T-2 start Tues. Saudia Airlines flight SV 866 from Jeddah 1st to arrive at 10.15am. 1st int'l departure at 11.50am. 2 Indigo flights to Colombo & Male at 12.10 & 1.05pm. Oman Air to Muscat at 3.40pm & Royal Nepal Airlines to Kathmandu at 5.30pm. Arrivals:…

The Hindu

City airport to expand its wings with new flights to Far East and West Asia destinations

Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport is set to expand route to Far East/West Asian destinations, tapping into travel market of capital's middle class/working glass. Malaysia Airlines to launch two weekly flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 9. Etihad Airways to start daily flight to Abu Dhabi in Jan, Oman Air…

The Hindu

India win inaugural Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

India qualify for Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup, Navjot Kaur slams hat-trick in 9-5 win over Malaysia. India's Mariana Kujur and Jyoti scored twice each, Monika Dipi Toppo and Mahima Choudhary also scored. India to face Thailand/Indonesia in final, will compete in inaugural World Cup in Muscat Jan '20.

The Hindu

12 of the best things to do in Oman

The must-do activities when visiting this oft-overlooked Gulf state

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The 7 best holiday destinations to explore Oman

Thinking of a holiday to this strikingly beautiful Gulf country? Here’s how to make the most of your trip

Evening Standard

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

Reuters

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN, US Envoys to Yemen Kick off New Regional Tour

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg and United States’ envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking kicked off this week a new tour of the region to support Saudi Arabia and Oman’s efforts to restore peace in the war-torn country. Grundberg arrived in Yemen’s Sanaa on Monday for talks with the…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Abdollahian Points to ‘Initiatives’ to Resume Nuclear Negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Hossein Abdollahian announced on Wednesday that his country had heard ideas regarding negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal on Iran, expressing his gratitude for the constructive role of the Sultan of Oman and its sincere intentions in this regard. On the second day of his…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Omani, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has held consultations with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat, before heading to Beirut to meet with Lebanese politicians. Abdollahian arrived on Tuesday in the Sultanate on an official visit to hold regional consultations and bilateral talks, according to the Iranian Ministry…

Al Jazeera

Is Oman’s hard work with Yemen and Saudi Arabia paying off?

Developments towards peace in Yemen show how productive Omani efforts have been.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen Postpones Prisoners' Exchange Deal 3 Days

The legitimate Yemeni government and the Houthi group announced they would postpone the prisoner exchange deal agreed upon in Switzerland for three days. The exchange was supposed to take place on April 11. The delay came amid international and regional efforts to agree to extend and expand the Yemeni ceasefire,…

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Troon-managed La Vie Club in Oman reopens its golf course with plans for development

The former Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club was the first fully grassed course in Oman.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tehran Announces Prisoner Swap Deal, Washington Denies

The 9th session of the Strategic Consultation Committee between the Sultanate of Oman and Iran was held in Muscat on Sunday in light of reports saying Tehran is exerting efforts to activate contacts with Washington for the return of indirect negotiations on the nuclear file. Also on Sunday, Iran announced…

Zenger

Israeli Civilian Flights Open To Oman As President Biden Thanks The Omani Leaders

Talks between Muscat and Jerusalem came to an agreement as the Omani government opened up commercial airspace to Israeli airlines

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