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Beijing : A team of Chinese scientists has developed a high resolution model to simulate global ocean circulation, with a horizontal resolution of one kilometre. The global ocean circulation model “LICOMK++”, developed by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Laoshan Laboratory, enables direct simulation of sub mesoscale ocean processes. This is likened to placing a “microscope” on the “global ocean map,” allowing precise tracking of complex dynamics such as ocean eddies and fronts. The ocean plays a key role in regulating energy and carbon absorption in the Earth’s climate system, absorbing over 90…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the Omani announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Yemen with the United States. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that this step would contribute to ensuring the security and freedom of maritime navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The ministry also affirmed the Kingdom’s support for regional and international initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomatic means.

Colombo : Six people were killed on Friday when a Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka. The Bell 212 helicopter, carrying 12 military personnel, went down near the Maduru Oya reservoir, approximately 300 kilometres east of Colombo. Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said the helicopter was conducting a training exercise as part of a military display when the crash occurred. Four members of the special forces and two air force personnel later died from their injuries.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi, Minister of Finance of the Sultanate of Oman, at Safriya Palace. Minister Al Habsi conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and his best wishes to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people for continued progress and prosperity. HM the King welcomed the Omani Minister and relayed greetings and best wishes to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the people of Oman for further development and prosperity. HM the King emphasised the deep and longstanding relations between the two…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Polytechnic, inaugurated the Career Fair 2025, with the participation of over 50 public and private sector companies and institutions. The event was attended by Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic. The minister highlighted the importance of such exhibitions held in partnership with industrial and commercial sectors in the Kingdom, providing a valuable platform for direct engagement with companies and institutions. Professor Ó Catháin emphasised Polytechnic’s commitment to holding the fair annually. He noted that the fair aims to familiarise…

Osaka :  NatsumeAtari, a leading video game developer with over 30 years of experience, has partnered with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) to provide a casual mobile game to be showcased at the Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The game was developed by three aspiring Bahraini game developers who are currently training at NatsumeAtari, as part of the company’s broader initiative to strengthen ties with the growing video game market in the Middle east. The three developers, who are training for one year in game development, production and marketing, worked on a game designed to highlight…

Washington :Two US officials reported that an American F-18 fighter jet was lost in the Red Sea after veering off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, marking the second such incident in about a week. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, explained that the aircraft failed to come to a proper stop after landing, causing it to plunge into the sea. One of the officials confirmed that the pilots ejected before the incident and were rescued by a dedicated helicopter. Medical checks showed they sustained minor injuries. No flight deck personnel were injured.…

ಜಮ್ಮು ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರದ ಪಹಲ್ಗಾಮ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 22, 2025ರಂದು ನಡೆದ ಭಯೋತ್ಪಾದಕ ದಾಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತೀಯರು ಸಾವನ್ನಪ್ಪಿದ ನಂತರ, ಭಾರತವು ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕಠಿಣ ರಾಜತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಸಿಂಧೂ ಜಲ ಒಪ್ಪಂದದ ಸ್ಥಗಿತವು ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನದ ಕೃಷಿ ಆರ್ಥಿಕತೆಗೆ ಭಾರೀ ಹೊಡೆತವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಿದೆ. ಸಿಂಧೂ ನದಿ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ (IRSA) ಸಲಹಾ ಸಮಿತಿಯು ಚೆನಾಬ್ ನದಿಯ ಒಳಹರಿವಿನ ಕಡಿತದಿಂದಾಗಿ 2025ರ ಖಾರಿಫ್ ಋತುವಿನ ಆರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನದಲ್ಲಿ 21% ನೀರಿನ ಕೊರತೆಯ ಮುನ್ಸೂಚನೆಯನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದೆ.

Brenham : The body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away in rapidly rising floodwaters has been recovered, Brenham Police Chief Mark Donovan said Tuesday.Her body was found as forecasters warned that Tuesday could bring more heavy rains and flooding to the Houston area and the state’s coast.Teams of people scoured the city of Brenham on Monday night, using drones with thermal imaging and dogs to try to find the girl. The water rescue operation was scaled back overnight when heavy thunderstorms moved through the area, but four swift water rescue teams resumed operations early Tuesday, the Brenham Fire…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Naif bin Bandar Al Sudairi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Bahrain; and Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, describing them as a model of strategic cooperation and partnership across various domains. He attributed this to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…