Author: News Desk

Manila : Two people, including a four-year-old girl, were killed and several others injured after a car crashed into the entrance of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday, the Philippine Red Cross said. The airport said the “vehicular accident” occurred earlier on Sunday when a car crashed through the outer railing and into the walkway near the entrance of NAIA Terminal 1. “We understand the concern this incident has caused, especially as images have circulated on social media. We urge the public not to speculate and to wait for verified updates, which will be issued as soon as they…

Cairo : Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met with Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia. They discussed means to support bilateral cooperation in the fields of health, digital transformation, universal health insurance and safety of patients. The two ministers discussed the role of the Egyptian health mission in Saudi Arabia, which oversees the 2025 Hajj season. They tackled means to promote cooperation between the two countries in the fields of integration in health services topped by the pharmaceutical industry to support local industry, achieve medical security and increase Saudi investments…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal message to mark World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. His Majesty expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to safeguarding freedom of opinion and expression and supporting the press in its constructive national role. His Majesty described journalism as a cornerstone of Bahrain’s comprehensive development process and highlighted its role in raising awareness and documenting national achievements and events. His Majesty also underscored the credibility and professionalism of journalism in Bahrain. His Majesty commended the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for its…

Boise : Seven people were killed and eight others injured after a pickup truck collided with a tour van on a highway near Yellowstone National Park, Idaho State Police said. The crash occurred just before sunset on Thursday near Henry’s Lake, when a Dodge Ram pickup struck a passenger van carrying a 14-member tour group. Both vehicles caught fire following the collision. Police said six of the van’s occupants and the pickup driver, who was alone in the vehicle, were killed.

Jakarta : A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi region on Saturday, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The agency stated that there was no tsunami risk. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre estimated the quake at 5.9 magnitude at a depth of 109 kilometres. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Nanjing : One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed on Friday in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, east China, local authorities said. The Robinson R44 II helicopter fell from a height of approximately 10 metres while returning from a flight, according to the local emergency management office. One person on the ground was killed, while four people aboard the helicopter were injured.

Cairo : The Bahrain national shooting team achieved notable success at the Arab Shooting Championship held in Cairo from April 19 to May 1, winning several gold, silver, and bronze medals. Moza Abdulraheem secured gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event and added silver on the women’s team event with Badria Al Atawi and Qamar Ali Khalifa. The men’s team, which consisted of Ahmed Essam Al Sherawi, Mohammed Khalid Zaman, and Ahmed Sirajuddin, won bronze. Abdulraheem and Al Sherawi also took bronze in the 10m mixed team event. In the men’s skeet (shotgun), the team of Hassan Majid, Tamar…

Washington: U.S. job growth slowed slightly in April, reflecting growing concerns about the outlook for the labour market amid rising economic uncertainty. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000 jobs last month following a revised gain of 185,000 in March, according to the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists surveyed by Reuters had expected 130,000 jobs to be added in April, with forecasts ranging from 25,000 to 195,000. To match population growth, the economy typically needs to generate around 100,000 jobs per month. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%. The report is retrospective, and analysts note that the full…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, on the occasion of Labour Day. His Royal Highness praised the capabilities, dedication, and excellence of Bahrain’s national workforce across all sectors. His Royal Highness emphasised Bahraini citizens’ role as a core part of Team Bahrain and their contributions to the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness extended his gratitude to Bahraini citizens for their…

Madrid : Spain suffered several power glitches and industry officials sounded repeated warnings about the instability of its power grid in the build up to its catastrophic blackout on Monday. The government has ordered several investigations into the blackout. Industry experts say that whatever the cause, the mass outage and earlier smaller incidents indicate the Spanish power grid faces challenges amid the boom of renewables. A surplus of energy supply can disrupt power grids in the same way as a deficit, and grid operators must maintain balance. In the week before the blackout, Spain saw several power surges and cuts.…