Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.

The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.

The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.