For a region where yoga has traditionally been associated more with wellness centres and fitness studios than competitive sport, the participation of countries such as Oman, Jordan, Iran and the United Arab Emirates at the first-ever World Yogasana Championships offered evidence that Yogasana is beginning to develop a sporting ecosystem of its own

Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 Indian seafarers from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex after it was struck by missiles off the coast of Oman. The rescue operation was launched following an alert from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre