A rare and endangered Arabian sea humpback whale was found dead in Oman. The environment agency and Royal Oman Police are investigating the death.

Arabian sea humpback whale found dead in Oman

The country, earlier this month hosted the mega Indian Ocean Conference that saw the gathering of several foreign ministers from the Indian Ocean region, including India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

'Sky's the limit', says Oman FM Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on India ties

Tehran is considering moving its capital to an entirely different location on the Gulf of Oman. This move is being contemplated due to concerns over the city's vulnerability to earthquakes, pollution, and security risks. Additionally, Iran may be seeking a fresh start and strategic advantages by relocating to a more secure and accessible area.

Iran's plan to build a city near Oman?

The Indian diaspora has made a rich contribution to Oman and strengthening of ties with India. Many of these Indian-origin merchant families have made Oman their home. WION tells you a fascinating story of Indian-origin Omanis who continue connections with India from Muskat.

Indian traders shaped Oman's economic history

Indian diaspora strengthens India-Oman relationship further

The Oman Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has termed ties with India 'constructuve, close' even as he has emphasized on thousands of year old relationship. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Muscat on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference, he pointed to Oman's role in Indian Ocean region and how his country has been a seafaring nation for centuries.

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Omani counterpart in Muscat during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. They discussed cooperation in trade, investment, and energy security. 

Both the ministers also jointly released a book titled 'Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman', celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman.

'Ties with India close, constructive': Oman foreign minister speaks to WION | Exclusive interview

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met his counterpart from Oman, Brunie and Iran on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat Oman. Watch this report for more details!

India's FM Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Oman

Oman is hosting the eighth edition of the Indian Ocean Conference from the 16th to 17th of February. This major diplomatic event is organized by the India Foundation in partnership with Oman's Foreign Ministry. Watch in for more details!

Indian ocean conference 2025: global trade & security in focus amid houthi attacks & piracy threats

World | India News: The Indian Ocean Conference was started by the India Foundation in 2016 in Singapore, and over the years, it has emerged as the flagship consultative forum for countries in the region over regional affairs.

Oman to host Indian Ocean Conference from Feb 16-17th

Oman has stopped issuing new import permits for Indian chicken eggs, and its impact is being felt by the poultry industry in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal. Watch in for more details!

Oman Blocks Indian Egg Imports, Poultry Industry In Tamil Nadu Hit Hard

Oman has stopped issuing new import permits for Indian chicken eggs, and its impact is being felt by the poultry industry in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal. Egg exporters in Namakkal say that a consignment of Indian eggs worth at least about 150 million rupees is currently stranded at the Sohar port in Oman. Coming on the heels of a move by Kuwait to impose weight restrictions on Indian eggs, exporters in Namakkal say that their business has significantly declined due to the actions of these two key egg-importing nations. Watch in for more details!

Oman Stops New Import Permits For Indian Chicken Eggs

Several people have been rescued in Oman as heavy rains swept across the country, causing flooding and disruption. Emergency services have been working tirelessly to assist those affected, as the severe weather continues to impact daily life and infrastructure.

Oman: Several People Rescued As Heavy Rains Lash The Country

Heavy rains lashed parts of Oman, flooding roads and causing disruption to daily life. Oman's meteorology has warned citizens on social media, saying further rains were expected in coming days.

Heavy Rains Hit Oman, Causes Flash Floods

As Northeast monsoons lashed parts of South India, several parts of cities like Chennai, Bengaluru are submerged as torrential downpour shows no signs of abating. From across the world, heavy rains have swept parts of Oman and adverse weather conditions have been forecast across many parts. This just goes onto show the devastating impact of climate change globally.

Floods Wreak Havoc in Chennai, Bengaluru and Parts of Oman

Indians in the Arab nation of Oman are falling victim to scams, leading the country's embassy to issue a warning. Calls are being made from telephone numbers pretending to be from the embassy. The callers assure resolution of issues related to passports and immigration, in return for money.

Oman: Fraudsters Targeting Indians, Embassy Issues Warning. What Is The Scam? | World News | WION

India and Oman near free trade agreement, set to boost bilateral trade 

In a remarkable feet in the oceans near Oman, the Indian Navy warship INS Teg has rescued 9 sailors including eight Indians and one Sri Lankan who were on board the Comoros-flagged oil tanker that had capsized on July 15. The vessel had a total of thirteen Indians onboard.

Indian Navy rescues 9 sailors after oil tanker capsized off Oman

Islamic State claims responsibility for an attack at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Oman, where at least six people, including a policeman, were killed and 28 wounded, in a rare terror operation in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East, the jihadist group says in a statement on Telegram. Watch in for more details!

Oman mosque attack: Islamic state claims attack

Is the Islamic State making a comeback? In a first, IS has attacked Oman. Seven people have been killed in a shooting near a Shia Mosque in Muscat. This year, the Islamic State has staged attack in Iraq, Syria, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan. As the world's attention was caught in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, have Islamic State's terrorists silently regrouped?

Is the Islamic State making a comeback?

Oman mosque attack: Iran condemns attack on Muscat Mosque

Crew, including 13 Indians, still missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman

Oil tanker capsizes: India, Oman deploy maritime assets for search operations

oman

Oman, News on Oman, stories on Oman, articles on Oman, Oman stories at Wion, Oman news, Oman latest news