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Mogadishu : Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Defence of Somalia, said that preparations are underway to retake the few remaining areas still under the control of terrorist militias, in coordination with the Ministry of Defence and the National Army Command. He commended the successive victories achieved by the Somali National Army, in cooperation with local resistance forces, during recent military operations in the Hiran region, which resulted in the elimination of key terrorist elements and leaders. The minister noted that the Al Qaeda linked militias are experiencing confusion and desperation as a result of intensified operations led by the national…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and President João Manuel Lourenço of Angola held a telephone call to discuss relations and means to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders reviewed key areas of shared interest and addressed regional and international developments. They emphasised their commitment to advancing UAE-African cooperation, particularly in developmental and economic sectors, to promote stability and sustainable economic growth. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterated the UAE’s keenness to continue expanding development partnerships with African nations, in line with the country’s longstanding…

Ljubljana : Lebanese professional mixed martial artist Mohammad Fakhreddine achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Arab fighter to win three world titles under the BRAVE Combat Federation, following his victory at BRAVE CF 96, held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Fakhreddine was crowned Middleweight World Champion after defeating Bosnia’s Erko Jun, the reigning Light Heavyweight champion, by technical knockout at 4 minutes and 41 seconds of the first round. The bout headlined BRAVE CF 96, organised by Bahrain based BRAVE Combat Federation in cooperation with the World Freefight Challenge (WFC), as part of the 2025 “Year of the BRAVE” series.…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirmed that flight GF213 from the Kingdom of Bahrain to the State of Kuwait on June 8, 2025 experienced a disturbance caused by one of the passengers, prompting the activation of precautionary and security measures in accordance with set procedures. The airline added that the situation was handled in full coordination with the relevant authorities in the State of Kuwait, where the passenger was detained by airport police upon the aircraft’s arrival at Kuwait International Airport. All passengers were safely disembarked. A statement issued by Gulf Air said…

Ljubljana : BRAVE Combat Federation will launch BRAVE CF 96 tomorrow in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in partnership with the World Freefight Challenge (WFC), as part of the 2025 “Year of the BRAVE” series. The event features two headline world title bouts. In the main event, Bosnian champion Erko Jun will face Lebanon’s Mohammad Fakhreddine for the vacant Middleweight title. In the co-main event, Zimbabwe’s Bantamweight champion Nicholas Hwende defends his title against Serbia’s Borislav Nikolić. Other key matchups include Shah Kamali (Bangladesh) versus Miha Frlic (Slovenia), Sofiia Bagishvili (Georgia) against Monika Kučinič (Slovenia), and Marciano Ferreira (Brazil) versus Bidzina Gavashelishvili (Georgia).…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Sakhir Palace Mosque, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Their Highnesses the sons of HM the King, senior members of the Royal Family, ministers, and senior officers from the Bahrain Defence Force, the Ministry of Interior, and the National Guard also performed the prayers. Shaikh Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed Al Hajri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, delivered a sermon where he highlighted the noble values embedded in Eid Al…

Yerevan : Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, met with Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, to review the current state of relations between Yerevan and Moscow. According to a statement from the Armenian Prime Minister’s Office, reported by Armenpress, Matviyenko emphasised Russia’s readiness to continue cooperation with Armenia based on friendship and mutual respect. The two sides also discussed cooperation in areas including parliamentary dialogue, economic ties, and cultural exchange.

Mina : On the second day of Eid Al Adha, which is also the first day of Tashreeq, pilgrims in Mina began the ritual of throwing pebbles at the three Jamarat, starting with the Small Jamarah, then the Middle Jamarah, and finally Jamarat Al Aqaba, following in the footsteps of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). The stoning ritual was carried out according to a well-structured plan developed through collaboration and coordination among various relevant authorities, supported by prompt field oversight. This approach significantly enhanced the safety and security of the pilgrims, allowing them to perform their Hajj rituals with ease and tranquility.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree pardoning 209 inmates on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The royal pardon includes individuals convicted in various offences who have served part of their sentences, in addition to a number of individuals under alternative sentencing. The pardon reflects His Majesty the King’s commitment to provide those pardoned with the opportunity to reintegrate into society and contribute to Bahrain’s comprehensive development process under the leadership of HM the King.

Berlin : German police said that nine passengers were injured when a Milan-bound Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany due to severe turbulence caused by a thunderstorm. Police said that bad weather led the pilot to make the emergency landing in Memmingen, about 113 kilometres west of Munich. The aircraft was carrying 179 passengers and six crew members.