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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

Oman isUpbeat

Better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. Oman and China deepen their strategic partnership, and Xi says the Gulf should not become an arena for great-power rivalry.

    29 eventsplenglish.com, thenationalnews.com, omanobserver.omSource

  2. Oman and China sign 23 investment deals worth billions, and Oman seals a $418.7 million mining contract in China.

    16 eventsomanobserver.omSource

  3. Oman rejected a UAE extradition plea and cleared India's request in the Mahadev betting case.

    14 eventsfreepressjournal.in, economictimes.indiatimes.comSource

What happened

  • Statements11%
  • Cooperation81%
  • Criticism5%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure2%
  • Fighting1%

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