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Oman

May 3, 2026

OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels daily output rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Seven OPEC+ countries—Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia—agreed on the adjustment after a virtual meeting on global market review on Sunday.

Fuel pump
April 13, 2026

Ghana appoints ex-Real Madrid manager Carlos Queiroz as new Black Stars coach 

The appointment of Queiroz came almost two weeks after Otto Addo was sacked. 

Carlos Queiroz
April 13, 2026

U.S. restrictions on vessels in international waters illegal, says Iran’s military

Iran said it would decisively implement a permanent mechanism to control the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. threats. 

Strait of Hormuz
March 26, 2026

Mixed reactions as U.S., Israel, Argentina oppose UN resolution condemning slave trade as ‘gravest’ crime against humanity

The resolution proposed by Ghana was passed, with 123 countries voting in favour of the declaration.

UN General Assembly
March 25, 2026

U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes: Iran eases Strait of Hormuz transit rules amid oil shock

Ships must comply with Iranian security regulations and coordinate their passage with relevant authorities, the mission said late on Tuesday.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
March 14, 2026

Six dead, 141 including Nigerians injured as Iran fires multiple missiles at UAE

The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.

Smoke plumes from missiles attack on UAE
March 4, 2026

Diesel passes €2 per litre in Germany due to war in Iran

Around one-fifth of the world’s daily oil shipments pass through the strait between Iran and Oman.

March 3, 2026

U.S. embassy hit by Iran’s attack drones in Saudi Arabia

The U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by two drones as Iran intensifies retaliatory attacks targeted at American bases and embassies across Middle Eastern countries.

U.S. embassy in Saudi
March 3, 2026

U.S. first lady presides over Security Council, pays tribute to families

Usually, the UN ambassador or senior official of the country holding the presidency takes the gavel.

Melania Trump addressing Security Council
March 3, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed, ships passing will be attacked, Iran warns

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and it will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media has reported.

Ships on Strait of Hormuz