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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.…

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…