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Oman’s sultan makes historic China visit

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said met with China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday, the first visit by an Omani head of state to China since 1978.

Beatrice Farhat
Beatrice Farhat
Nov 2, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq shake hands following a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 2, 2026.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Oman’s sultan in historic China visit
  • Iran considers new two-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
  • Erdogan in South Korea for talks on nuclear cooperation
  • Yemen’s Houthis blame Red Sea port strike on Saudi Arabia

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