Middle East
March 30, 2026
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Port of Salalah Gradually Reopens as Lisbon Express Prepares to Resume Operations Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman are set to gradually resume from March 31, 2026, following a period of disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. Authorities have confirmed that the affected zone within the port remains limited, allowing a phased restart of activities while safety and operational […]

Cost of Living
March 12, 2021
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Shipping Container Auctioned on eBay as Luxury Apartment

Bidders compete for “prime waterfront” steel box. From Cargo to Condo In a sign of the times, a rusty shipping container listed on eBay has sold as a “luxury apartment” for nearly half a million dollars. Described the seller as “minimalist industrial chic,” the container included no plumbing, no electricity, and a questionable view of […]