Sultan of Oman passes away at 79
Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman has passed away at the old age of 79. He had been ruling the country since 1970 and had been ill for some time before his death. It is currently unknown exactly how he died and his successor has not been announced. He had no children or siblings.
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