Oman Observer
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How do you count 1.4 billion people? India is trying
India commences a yearlong effort to count 1.4 billion people.
Today’s briefing covers the surge in global oil prices and rising food costs linked to regional instability. Domestically, the Oman Investment Authority reports record performance, while infrastructure safety initiatives and cultural events highlight Oman’s proactive stance in national development and heritage preservation.
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India commences a yearlong effort to count 1.4 billion people.
Hungarian government faces allegations of spying on political opposition members.
Mahas Industrial City investments surpass OMR 45 million total.
US crude oil prices exceed $111 amid supply disruption fears.
FAO reports global food price hikes due to regional conflict.
Muscat to host Leadership Forum focused on growth mindsets.
Bitcoin stabilizes at $67,000 amid anticipation of new regulations.
Oman Investment Authority records unprecedented performance for 2025.
5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, resulting in eight fatalities.
Civil Defence rescues two individuals fallen into a well.
Afghan flood death toll rises to 61 following disasters.
Oman moves to relocate electrical networks from valley paths.
Experts warn against child exploitation on social media platforms.
6.0-magnitude earthquake detected off the coast of northern Indonesia.
Oman hockey team secures second victory in Asian qualifiers.
Arab Horse Tour concludes third successful leg in Muscat.
New book explores tribal authority in 19th-century Oman.
Review highlights the significance of foundational Arabic realist novels.
Google introduces new feature to change Gmail account usernames.
Artemis II mission reaches lunar transit midpoint successfully.