Sources: Reuters
Mongolia reports a record 19 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 1,152. 2021-09-27
On the third day of economic protests, Omani protestors conduct sit-ins at a bridge in Sohar, and similar protests occur in Rustaq, Nizwa, and Sur. 2021-05-25
Mongolia reports a record 109 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3,481. 2021-03-10
The Supreme Committee decides to reopen Oman's land, sea, and air borders on December 29 after closing them on December 21 due to fears of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. All travellers must show a negative PCR test within 72 hours before entering the country and must have valid health insurance. In addition, all travellers must quarantine for seven days and take another test after completing their quarantine. 2020-12-27
Somali pirates capture six crew from Denmark and the Philippines leaving the ship intact. They are thought to be held on a captured Taiwanese fishing boat. 2011-01-14
Hillary Clinton of the United States speaks out against Iran in Abu Dhabi during a five-day trip to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. She requests that the world increase its pressure on Iran, a country she considers "a serious concern". 2011-01-9
Somali pirates release a German ship with 22 crew, eight months after it was seized near Oman. 2010-12-28
Somali pirates seize a Thai-flagged ship off the coast of Somalia. 2010-12-26
Somali pirates release Puntland's Ports Minister Said Mohamed Rageh who was kidnapped last Friday. 2010-10-13
Two potential pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia are disrupted by the Seychelles Coast Guard and the Australian navy. 2010-05-30