Also known as: Sultanate of Oman
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Joy Online
… The government said the deal with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will remove an estimated £580m a year in tariffs from British exports to the region once fully implemented. …
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf statesJoy Online
… Also, an Indian cargo vessel carrying livestock from Africa to the United Arab Emirates was sunk on Wednesday in waters off the coast of Oman. …
Oil rises as fears of ship attacks and seizures persistJoy Online
… The US has a significant military presence across the Gulf, with bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. …
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’Joy Online
… In Oman, two people were injured when a residential building was targeted in Bukha, along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday. …
UAE accuses Iran of renewed drone and missile attacksJoy Online
… His career, stretching from the Tema Oil Refinery to Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company and finally to Genser, reads like a masterclass in Ghanaian engineering excellence. …
From Tema to Chirano, via Oman: A quiet architect of Ghana’s power generation retiresJoy Online
… The new proposal arrived as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Russia for high-level consultations with President Vladimir Putin—a significant escalation in a diplomatic marathon that included intensive backchannel mediation in Pakistan and Oman over the weekend. …
Iran offers to end Strait of Hormuz chokehold if US lifts blockade; top diplomat meets Putin in RussiaJoy Online
… Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that “important discussions on bilateral matters and regional developments” are ongoing with Oman, its neighbour along the strait. …
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stallJoy Online
… Araghchi, whose trip also includes visits to Oman and Russia, wrote in a post on X that his visit to Pakistan had been “fruitful”. …
Trump cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran warBrent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 per barrel after Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, renewing Middle East supply concerns. US crude rose 1.22% to $101.12 amid the incident.
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Brent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 per barrel after Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, renewing Middle East supply concerns. US crude rose 1.22% to $101.12 amid the incident.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old Islamic cleric, Yahaya Masussuka, was shot dead outside his home in Katsina state, Nigeria on Monday evening by two assailants on a motorcycle; one of his guests was also killed. Masussuka had received death threats on social media for posting videos rejecting some elements of mainstream Islam, including traditional beliefs about the afterlife.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities, and announced Russia will supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets, with additional shipments planned in November and thereafter. Brent crude fell 1.47% to $103.18 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.68% to $90.31 a barrel.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Omani national co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv attempted to hijack the aircraft, attacking the captain with an emergency axe and planning to crash it into Ben Gurion airport or a Tel Aviv tower block, according to US and Israeli reports. Passengers and crew overpowered him and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Australian authorities are investigating links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, who held a student visa and studied in Australia from 2015 to 2017, is being investigated by counter-terrorism officials to determine whether he was radicalised in Australia.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Ministry called on Iraq to lift remaining flight restrictions imposed by US sanctions, condemning Washington's measures as "illegal and inhumane." Flights resumed at Najaf airport on Monday, but remain suspended at Baghdad, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah airports, with foreign ground-handling companies refusing services over sanctions fears.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit struggle in which one pilot stabbed the other and allegedly attempted to crash the plane, according to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Passengers and crew subdued the assailant, who was arrested; the aircraft dropped 17,400 feet in under two minutes during the incident.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country will await an official US response after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days. Araghchi noted that Trump has made contradictory statements, while Trump claimed the US already has "total control" of the strait and rejected the deal as unacceptable.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Escalating Middle East conflicts risk sparking a broader regional war as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. The Iran-backed Houthi group has seized strategic Red Sea territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments, with officials doubtful Saudi Arabia can reverse the gains independently.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,310.49 per ounce on Thursday as investors processed the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and signals of further tightening, while oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia offered additional crude cargoes through Oman. An analyst expects gold to remain range-bound unless oil prices decline further, noting the Fed's hawkish message is already priced into the market.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures declined on Thursday as reports that Saudi Arabia is offering extra crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns over supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to the Red Sea.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday following new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf, compounded by the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline that threatens up to 4% of global oil supply. Brent crude futures rose $2.90 to $107.51 per barrel and WTI futures rose $2.27 to $102.32 per barrel.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A regional diplomatic meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers, scheduled for Monday, was postponed "in the interests of consensus," according to Oman's foreign minister. The postponement came amid fresh attacks on Middle East oil transit routes and Saudi Arabia's closure of a 1,200-km pipeline damaged in drone strikes.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Maritime trackers reported a projectile hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, with the crew evacuated after a fire broke out. The incident follows Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, raising concerns about global oil supply disruptions as Brent crude surges above $100 a barrel.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia has closed its critical 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq attacked it, following an admission from Iraq's government and the firing of a military commander. The pipeline has been moving 4% to 5% of global oil supply, and the closure comes amid wider Middle East tensions and Houthi advances in Yemen.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UAE is expanding port capacity and developing pipelines, railways, and trade routes along its eastern coast to ensure its energy exports are not disrupted by regional conflict. A UAE presidential adviser warned that relations with Iran could take decades to rebuild after attacks, and called for greater coordination among Gulf Arab states.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia has condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on its supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, killing two Filipino sailors. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions following US air strikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices gained on Tuesday as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruptions, with Brent crude up 0.6% to $91.05 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate up 1% to $86.59. The escalation, including President Trump's threat of further strikes following Sunday's direct attacks, has raised concerns about potential damage to energy infrastructure around the Gulf and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
American forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing and injuring people according to Iran's IRGC, which vowed "response and punishment." Iran responded by striking US military bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting eight missiles, and claimed to have targeted an air base in the UAE with drones, though the UAE denied being targeted and confirmed only shooting down a drone.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses, on expectations that talks between Iran and Qatar might reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Brent crude fell 0.5% to $87.43 a barrel, marking a fourth consecutive day of declines, while WTI crude dropped 0.5% to $81.86.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices dropped about 2% on Wednesday after Iran said it had resumed talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. The two countries discussed a joint temporary navigational corridor through the strait and agreed to clear it of mines.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after falling over 2% on Monday, as investors assessed the impact of expanded U.S. secondary sanctions against Iran announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The U.S. is pursuing economic coercion rather than military force, which analysts said reduced concerns about threats to Middle Eastern oil supply.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose modestly in early Thursday trade as investors assessed the US-Iran conflict and shipping security through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude for October delivery rose 0.3% to $91.87 a barrel, while both Brent and WTI benchmarks gained for a fourth straight session, with analysts citing Middle East tensions and uncertainty over peace talks as supporting elevated prices.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Long-term borrowing costs across major economies have reached their highest levels since 2007, driven by inflation concerns, government debt, and AI spending. Rising oil prices, fueled by Middle East tensions, are pushing bond yields higher as investors fear inflation may spike again.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices climbed Tuesday after Iran said it would adopt a "fully offensive" military posture and the U.S. ruled out extending a ceasefire agreement, with progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz stalled. Brent crude rose 0.3% to $91.14 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained to $85.04.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The waterway has been largely closed for nearly six months during US-Iran conflict, and both the US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to restore access.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran, according to Fox News. The US and Oman have been separately negotiating with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Thomas Oertle has been appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, Benin and Togo. He previously served as Switzerland's Head of Mission in Muscat and held senior roles in African cooperation and Middle Eastern diplomacy.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Oil prices held at one-week highs on Tuesday as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal dimmed following President Trump's demands for compensation, with Brent crude at $87.81 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $82.20. Saudi Aramco has postponed the restart of its Jazan refinery to August 30 after the Houthis claimed attacks on the plant.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →