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Manila : At least 10 people were killed and more than 30 others injured in a road crash in the Philippines involving multiple vehicles, the Philippine Red Cross said on Thursday. The collision occurred shortly after midday on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway north of the capital Manila, and involved five vehicles including a truck and a passenger bus, the Red Cross said in a Facebook post. The driver of the bus, owned by Solid North Bus Transit Inc, claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing a pile-up, GMA News reported, citing information provided by the chief of the Tarlac…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, the second round of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup 2025 commenced at the Military Sports Federation arena at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) in Al Raffa, Sakhir.  The event was organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) in cooperation with the Emirates Arabian Horse Society. The Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup comprises 10 rounds held across various continents, to support breeders and owners of Arabian horses worldwide and highlight the UAE’s…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the sixth edition of Bahrain Comic Con 2025 opened today at Bahrain International Circuit. The event was attended by His Highness’s sons, Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Khalifa and Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad commended the launch of the latest edition of the exhibition, which has developed into a prominent cultural and entertainment…

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain underscored  its commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a cornerstone for promoting nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.  This statement was delivered by Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Ruwaie, Bahrain’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during the general debate of the third session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Ambassador Al Ruwaie emphasised the importance of the NPT and related agreements, including the Convention on Nuclear Safety, the…

Manama : As part of the Labour Day Celebration, The Indian Club-Bahrain in association with KIMS Hospital organised a specialized medical camp on Thursday 1 st May 2025, in the IndianClub premises, from 8am-1pm. The Indian Club Executive Committee thanked KIMSHEALTH for their support inorganising the free medical camp.

Manama, : The Coast Guard has announced that Bapco Exploration and Production Company will carry out three-dimensional surveys in the maritime area of Fasht Al Jarim from April 30 to May 7. The Coast Guard urged seafarers to be cautious and avoid approaching the designated area during the specified period to ensure their safety.

Manama: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) honoured the outstanding academic achievementsof its Middle Section students for the academic year 2024-2025 during a grand awardceremony held at the Jashanmal Auditorium on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event was a proud celebration of hard work, dedication, and scholastic excellence demonstrated by the students throughout the year. The programme commenced with the national anthems of Bahrain and India, followed by areading from the Holy Quran. The traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp was performedby Chief Guest, Ministry of Labour Asst. Undersecretary Ahmed Al Hyaki, along with ISBHon.Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, setting a…

Manama : International Labour Day celebration is being organized by Bharathi Association , a registered club functioning under the guidelines of The Ministry of Social Affairs. The event is celebrated in coordination with Star vision Events on May 1st at The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam auditorium. The program will kick off at 5 pm. H.E.. Vinodh K.Jacob Ambassador of India to the kingdom of Bahrain will be the chief guest. H.E. Kanimozhi NVN Somu, Member of Parliament from Government of India will be the guest of Honour. A grand Musical Performance will be conducted by the celebrity singers from Tamil Cine…

Kuwait : The 68th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Cooperation Committee convened today in Kuwait, chaired by Khalifa Abdullah Al Ajeel, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the State of Kuwait. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary General, emphasised that member states are working to achieve the visions and goals of the leaders of the GCC, by strengthening trade cooperation and removing barriers to increase intra GCC trade. He noted that these efforts have opened wide opportunities across economic sectors and reinforced the GCC’s regional leadership in political, economic, and investment fields, ranking highly on international indicators. Albudaiwi…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments emphasised the importance of complying with the laws and regulations issued by the High Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ministry underlined that travel to perform Hajj requires an official permit issued by the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia. It warned that failure to obtain such a permit may result in strict penalties. The ministry also urged citizens not to respond to misleading advertisements or unlicensed campaigns that falsely claim to…