Author: News Desk

Riyadh :  Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al Malki stated that 10 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the past hours.

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that through the unwavering vigilance of its personnel, the BDF’s air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression.  Since the onset of hostilities, air defences have intercepted and destroyed 174 ballistic missiles and 391 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command expressed its pride in the exceptional combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel, and commended their sustained operational effectiveness in defending the Kingdom. The performance of Bahrain’s forces continues to inspire confidence that the Kingdom’s skies remain secure.…

Kabul : Severe flooding caused by thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan has left 17 people dead and 26 injured, causing widespread damage to property and infrastructure. The number of casualties could increase as crews from the country’s National Disaster Management Authority continue to survey the affected areas and assess the damage, the authority’s spokesman Yousuf Hammad said in a statement. Hammad said the severe weather also left 147 homes either completely or partially destroyed, damaged 80 kilometres of roads, and destroyed large areas of agricultural land and irrigation canals. Afghanistan is experiencing sharp climate fluctuations, with seasonal rains often causing…

Kuwait : The Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait announced that explosive ordnance disposal teams dealt with 11 reports of falling debris resulting from defensive interception operations over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of reports since the start of the Iranian aggression on the country to 599. Brigadier Nasser Bouslaib, Interior Ministry spokesperson, said during a media briefing that sirens were activated 12 times in the past 24 hours, bringing the total activations since the beginning of the incidents to 158. Brigadier Bouslaib emphasised the importance of citizens and residents cooperating with security authorities, urging…

Manama :  The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) has announced lifting a fishing ban on spangled Emperor (Shaari), rabbitfish (Safi) and seabream (Andag), from April 1 to May 31, according to Edict (2) of 2024. The Council noted that the measure forms part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to preserve marine resources, promote environmental sustainability, rehabilitate ecosystems, and increase both the quantity, and diversity of marine life available in local markets. It said that the resolution stipulates a ban on the fishing of Emperor (Shaari), rabbitfish (Safi), and seabream (Andag), fish in Bahrain’s territorial waters during the months…

Manama : Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) confirmed that its facility was subject to an Iranian attack on Saturday March 28, 2026. A statement issued by Alba said: “The safety and security of Alba’s people remain its top priority and the Company confirms that two of Alba’s employees sustained minor injuries.” Alba is assessing the extent of the damage to its facilities and remains focused on maintaining its operational resilience and the safety of its employees. The Company will provide further updates, as required, in due course.

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, chaired the regular meeting of the Water Resources Council. The Council reviewed the progress made in implementing the National Water Strategy (2021 – 2030), which reflected the effectiveness of the efforts exerted in this vital sector. The overall completion rate for the strategy’s indicators, projects, and initiatives reached 81%. The strategy includes 40 initiatives, 22 of which have been completed, while 18 initiatives remain under implementation according to the scheduled timelines. The relevant ministries provided detailed presentations on the initiatives they are contributing to within this strategy and the…

Manama :   In the interest of safeguarding seafarers amid the blatant Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, using missiles and drones, and the serious risks this poses to the safety of citizens and residents, the Interior Ministry announced a ban on maritime movement for seafarers using fishing and leisure vessels, as part of the measures taken to protect Bahrain’s coasts.  The ban will be in effect from 06:00 PM (18:00) until 04:00 AM (04:00), starting today and until further notice. The decision comes as an extension of previous decisions regulating maritime movement, as illustrated in the attached map.…

Cairo : Ambassador Fawzia Zainal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, chaired the 165th session of the Arab League Council at the level of Permanent Representatives, as Bahrain assumes the current presidency. The meeting, held in preparation for the upcoming Arab foreign ministers’ session, was attended by Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. In her opening remarks, Ambassador Zainal expressed Bahrain’s appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for its leadership during the 164th session, and commended Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit…

Manama : The National Communication Centre confirmed that, according to the latest updates from the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force, 20 missiles and 23 drones were intercepted and destroyed within the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of missiles and drones that have been intercepted and destroyed since the onset of these flagrant attacks to 174 missiles and 385 drones — all directed against the security and safety of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The National Communication Centre reaffirmed the importance of adhering to guidance issued by the authorities, to verify information before sharing it, and to…