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Chios : Hundreds of firefighters battled for a third day to contain wildfires on the Greek island of Chios that have torn through swathes of forest and farmland and forced hundreds of villagers to evacuate, after it declared a state of emergency. More than 400 firefighters assisted by 14 helicopters and four aircraft have been deployed to several locations on the island, in the northeastern Aegean Sea. Chios is in the midst of the tourist season and authorities also want to prevent the fires reaching areas famous for producing mastiha, a natural resin harvested from mastic trees. Firefighters, residents and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. During the call, His Majesty expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the State of Qatar and strongly condemned the attack on Qatari sovereignty carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His Majesty described it as a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, and a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. His Majesty reiterated Bahrain’s steadfast position in standing firmly with…

Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the complete reopening of airspace in the skies of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

St. Petersburg : A delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, has concluded a successful participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 (SPIEF). During the Forum’s main plenary session, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad delivered a keynote address and took part in a panel discussion alongside His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia, His Excellency Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of China, and His Excellency Paul Mashatile, Deputy President…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior has issued an advisory calling on all citizens and residents to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety protocols in the event of a loud explosion or the activation of warning sirens. The Ministry urges the public to remain calm and immediately follow the outlined safety measures, particularly when driving: – Adhere strictly to designated speed limits and drive with caution.- Clear the left lane to ensure unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.- Continue driving safely while giving way to civil defence units, ambulances, traffic police, and security patrols, so they can respond swiftly and…

Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the temporary suspension of air navigation in the skies of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a precautionary measure in light of recent regional developments. The relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation around the clock in coordination with international partners, emphasising the importance of adhering to official directives to ensure safety.

Manama :  The Kingdom of Bahrain is closely following recent developments in the region and emphasised the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to halt escalation and military operations, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement said. The Ministry added that the Kingdom called for the prompt resumption of negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to resolve the current crisis through diplomatic and peaceful means. It stressed that this approach is essential to restoring regional peace and security and to protecting the peoples of the region from the consequences of war.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the 1447 AH Hijri New Year holiday. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the 1st of Muharram, corresponding to Thursday, 26 June 2025.

Manama : The Interior Ministry has taken precautionary measures as of this morning as part of its proactive and preventive approach to maintaining public safety and ensuring preparedness for civil emergency management, in light of recent regional security developments.The ministry issued a statement in which it expressed its appreciation to the public for their cooperation and understanding regarding these temporary measures, which aim to facilitate the completion of administrative or security tasks as necessary. It clarified that all ministries and government institutions are operating normally and continue to carry out their usual work at all levels in accordance with established…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its deep concern over the developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America. In a statement reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom reiterated its condemnation and denunciation of the violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing the importance of exerting all efforts to exercise restraint, promote de-escalation, and avoid further escalation. The Kingdom also called on the international community to intensify its efforts during this highly sensitive period to reach a political solution…