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

Talks between India and Oman on a free trade agreement (FTA) are going well, and they hope to finish the deal soon, said Indian Ambassador to Oman, Amit Narang, on August 27, 2024.

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

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?

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

Oman mosque attack: Iran condemns attack on Muscat Mosque

The 16-strong crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country's maritime security centre said on Tuesday, a day after the sinking was reported.

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

India and Oman have deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations after an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon,' sailing under the Comoros flag, capsised off the coast of Oman with 16 crew members on board.

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

Four people were killed and several others injured in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital, Muscat. Watch in for more details!

Four killed in shooting near a mosque in Oman

Iran and Sweden conducted a prisoner swap on Saturday which was mediated by Oman. The swap involved the release of a former Iranian official in exchange for European Union diplomat and Swedish Iranian citizen.

Sweden & Iran exchange prisoners, release mediated by Oman

2021 champions Australia kickstarted their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a 39-run win over Oman at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on Wednesday (June 5). While the margin reflects a straightforward win for Mitchell Marsh & Co.

T20 World Cup: Marcus Stoinis stars in Australia's convincing win over Oman in Barbados

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Indian embassy in Oman, in collaboration with the National Archives of India (NAI), has successfully concluded a pioneering project to digitise and archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman.

7,000 historical documents of Indian diaspora in Oman digitised

Heavy rains are ravaging different parts of the world. While at least 17 people were killed in Oman due to flash floods, at least 33 people died in the floods in Afghanistan. Streets were also flooded as heavy rain and wind hit Bahrain.

Heavy rains cause flash floods, several killed | WION Climate Tracker

Massive floods struck Oman on Sunday (Apr 14) claiming the lives of at least 12 people. The deceased included nine students, two Omani citizens and an expatriate whose vehicles were washed away by the floodwaters, according to Oman News Agency.

Flash floods in Oman cause widespread destruction, claim lives of 12

In a gesture of goodwill, India shared 70 selected archival documents with Oman, which dated from 1793 to 1953 covering the entire British Raj period, and were available in the National Archives of India.

India shares 70 archival documents from 1793 to 1953 with Oman in rare exchange

Climate change is showing its effect in West Asia. The region accustomed to high temperatures and dry climate is now witnessing heavy rains and hailstorms. The unusual weather has caused intense flooding in UAE as well as Oman. Watch to know more!

Oman announces day-off due to torrential rain | Intense flooding in UAE, Oman

A man from Chhattisgarh has sought the help of the police to rescue his wife claiming she is being held captive by her employer in Oman. He also shared a video of his wife who claimed a sum of over Rs 3 lakh ($3.

India: Chhattisgarh man claims wife held captive in Oman, seeks help from centre

In another incident that raises tensions in the maritime regions of West Asian, Iranian Navy has confirmed that it has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US condemned what it called an “unlawful seizure” and demanded Iran “immediately release the ship and its crew”.

Iran navy seized oil tanker off Oman that was center of dispute with US

In another incident that raises tensions in the maritime regions of West Asian. Iranian Navy has confirmed that it has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US condemned what it called an “unlawful seizure” and demanded Iran “immediately release the ship and its crew”.

Iran's navy seizes oil tanker off Oman in dispute with US

In another incident that raises tensions in the maritime regions of West Asian. Iranian Navy has confirmed that it has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.

Heightened tensions in West Asian waters: Iran Navy seizes oil tanker in retaliatory move

Breaking news just coming in armed men in military style uniforms boarded an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. United Kingdom's Maritime Trade Operations has flagged this latest incident. Watch to know more.

Armed guards board oil tanker near Oman

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