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Manama : Radio Bahrain Company (RBC), a portfolio company of Mumtalakat, has partnered with Youth City 2030, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MYA) supported by its strategic partner, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), to launch “Win The Mic”, a nationwide talent search to discover, develop and promote the Kingdom’s next generation of English-speaking radio presenters. Open to eligible Bahraini nationals across the Kingdom, the initiative is not limited to Youth City 2030 participants and offers aspiring broadcasters the opportunity to showcase their talent and gain first-hand experience in a professional radio environment. Applicants will submit a short introductory…

London : Andy Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer, who formally submitted his resignation to King Charles. Burnham becomes the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade. The 56-year-old takes office amid economic and political challenges and has pledged to reorient the government’s agenda towards improving living standards and addressing cost-of-living pressures. Following his election as leader of the Labour Party on Friday, Burnham described his election as the most significant political shift in four decades and pledged to pursue stable and responsible policies aimed at raising living standards. Labour Party…

Peru : An earthquake of ‌magnitude 5.6 struck Central Peru on ⁠Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The depth of ‌the ⁠quake was 22 km (13.67 miles), the ⁠EMSC said.

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through unlawful missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command said that, with firm resolve and a high state of combat readiness, the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on the morning of Sunday, July 19. The General Command confirmed that all its services and units remain at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness to protect the Kingdom. It urged the public to…

Incheon : A fire broke out at a logistics centre operated by the retail giant Coupang Inc. in the western port city of Incheon on Saturday, leaving one firefighter injured. Authorities said that they received a report that a blaze broke out on the sixth floor of the facility at 6:54 am. A total of 121 people, including logistics workers, inside the building have been evacuated. One firefighter was injured while battling the blaze, and a total of 219 personnel and 79 pieces of equipment have been dispatched to the scene to put out the blaze. Fire authorities said the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (36) of 2026 on determining the commercial activities restricted to Bahraini nationals, based on a proposal by the Minister of Industry and Commerce and following the approval of the Cabinet.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and President of the Supreme Commission for the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen (RFFS), today issued Edict (3) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Edict (1) of 2025 reconstituting the RFFS. Article (I) A new clause (4) shall be added to the first paragraph of Article (1) of Edict (1) of 2025 on the reconstitution of the RFFS. The remaining items shall be renumbered accordingly, as follows: 4. Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court – Member Article (II) This edict shall take effect from…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the neighbouring nations and a threat to their security and stability. The ministry reiterated the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its support for all…

Manama : The Indian Community Welfare Association – ICRF Bahrain continues its annual summer awareness program – Thirst Quenchers 2026.  Aligning with the Ministry of Labour’s initiative to ensure a safe working environment during the sweltering summer months, ICRF Bahrain distributed water, juice, laban, orange, apple and banana at the worksite of Amwaj Beach Front located in Amwaj.  This year the event is supported by the Ministry of Labour, LMRA and IOM.  Around 425 workers took part in the event.  All the workers were treated with ice cream today. ICRF Vice Chairman Pankaj Nallur, General Secretary Aneesh Sreedharan, Advisor Aruldas…

Amman : : The Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft intercepted and downed four unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) that entered the country’s airspace over the past 24 hours, according to a military source at the General Command of the Armed Forces. The source confirmed that the interceptions resulted in no casualties or material damage. The Armed Forces reaffirmed their comprehensive readiness to confront any aerial threats, including drones or missiles, and stated that all necessary operational measures continue to be deployed to secure national airspace and safeguard citizens.