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Bangkok : Myanmar’s military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn country in years. Friday’s 7.7 magnitude quake, among the biggest to jolt the Southeast Asian nation in the last century, crippled airports, bridges and highways amid a civil war that has wrecked the economy and displaced millions : The death toll in Myanmar climbed to 1,644, the military government said on Saturday, according to BBC Burmese news service. In neighbouring Thailand, where the quake rattled buildings and brought down…

Manama : Citizens and residents today performed Eid Al Fitr prayers at designated mosques and prayer areas across the Kingdom of Bahrain. From the early hours of dawn, the atmosphere resonated with Eid chants (Takbeerat al Eid) as worshippers gathered to perform the prayer, in a scene that reflected the values of unity and social cohesion, in observance of the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him. Eid sermons delivered across the Kingdom focused on the spiritual lessons drawn from the holy month of Ramadhan, highlighting the importance of family ties, social connection, and the values of solidarity…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today performed Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Sakhir Palace Mosque. Attending the prayers alongside His Majesty were His Majesty the King’s sons, senior members of the royal family, the Chairman of the Shura Council, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, ministers, and senior officers from the Bahrain Defence Force, the Ministry of Interior, and the National Guard. The Eid sermon was delivered by Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Hajiri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council. He began by praising Allah Almighty and sending blessings upon the Prophet…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Director General of the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid expressed appreciation for the royal decree issued by His Majesty the King pardoning a number of inmates, including several beneficiaries of the alternative sentencing and open prisons programmes. In line with the royal directives to expand the implementation of the Alternative Sentencing…

Rome : The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned that 58 million people are at risk of acute hunger or famine if urgent funding for food aid is not secured, following a 40% drop in donations compared to last year. WFP indicated that 343 million people are facing food insecurity due to conflict and climate change, and it aims to assist 123 million people this year. It also noted that the United States has contributed less than 10% of its 2024 funding, threatening humanitarian programmes in countries such as Sudan, Palestine, and Syria. The programme announced that it needs…

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), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the Ministry of Information will organise the second edition of the Al Dana Drama Award in 2025. His Highness emphasised that the award reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to supporting artistic creativity and preserving national and regional identity, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal…

Jeddah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted a security coordination meeting in Jeddah on March 27, following directives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia; Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, Minister of Defense of the Syrian Arab Republic; and Major General Michel Menassa, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon, along with their accompanying security delegations. Discussions…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a phone call from His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar. The two sides exchanged congratulations and well wishes on the approaching of Eid Al Fitr, wishing for continued progress and prosperity for the Arab and Islamic nations.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree pardoning 630 inmates on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The royal pardon includes individuals convicted in various offences who have served part of their sentences, in addition to a number of individuals under alternative sentencing. The pardon reflects His Majesty’s keenness to provide those pardoned with the opportunity to reintegrate into society and contribute to Bahrain’s comprehensive development process under the leadership of HM the King.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (12) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Decree Law (15) of 1977 on the issuance of development bonds, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives.