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Ottawa : U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke for about 50 minutes on Wednesday and discussed fentanyl smuggling and trade, said a Canadian source. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Vice President JD Vance were also on the call, the source said, according to Reuters.

Manama : Alessandro Saggioro, Full Professor of History of Religions at Sapienza University of Rome, commended the Kingdom of Bahrain and the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence for their efforts in promoting peace and mutual respect. Professor Saggioro highlighted the establishment of the Day of Peaceful Coexistence as a significant milestone in fostering global harmony. The initiative, which prioritises peace, dignity, and knowledge, represents a tangible step towards building a more inclusive and cooperative society. He emphasised the relevance of this initiative amid ongoing global challenges, noting that it aligns with United Nations principles and offers a hopeful…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, emphasised that the documentary “The Silver Jubilee, Years of Harmony”, produced by the Ministry of Information in collaboration with Limefish Design, serves as an important record of the achievements made under the reign of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The documentary marks the silver jubilee of His Majesty’s ascension to the throne.  The minister emphasised that the documentary highlights key development milestones and major advancements witnessed by the Kingdom over the past twenty-five years, shedding light on the vision of His Majesty the King, which has…

Cairo : Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), participated in the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo. The summit was held at the invitation of Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. In his speech, the Secretary General expressed appreciation to President El Sisi for hosting the summit and to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, President of the current Arab Summit session, for his efforts in convening the meeting to support the Palestinian cause. He described these efforts as a reflection of wisdom, responsibility,…

Washington : Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a battery that efficiently generates electricity from nuclear waste, offering a potential solution for repurposing radioactive materials. Radioactive waste poses environmental and health risks and is difficult to dispose of. However, it also contains untapped energy. Scientists in the United States have explored this potential by creating a compact battery, measuring just four cubic centimeters, that converts nuclear energy into electricity using light radiation. Despite using radioactive sources, the battery itself contains no radioactive materials, making it completely safe to handle. The prototype was tested with cesium-137 and cobalt-60, two…

Berlin : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the International Tourism Berlin Exhibition (ITB Berlin). The exhibition is considered one of the largest exhibitions specialised in the tourism and travel sector in the world, bringing together a group of decision-makers and experts in the tourism industry, as well as, hospitality companies, tour operators and investors from various countries. BTEA is participating in Bahrain’s pavilion, which includes 14 national tourism and hospitality companies. The aim is to showcase Bahrain’s diverse tourism offerings and promote major events like the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The participation also…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced a partnership with global platform Coursera to provide virtual training opportunities in various high-demand fields for the Bahraini workforce. This initiative is part of Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to support the development of skills and high-quality training for Bahrainis, as well as enhance their competitiveness both locally and globally. Coursera has partnered with Etijah Coaching & Consulting as a local provider to manage the operations. This initiative will offer Bahraini professionals access to a wide range of training programmes and professional certifications available on the Coursera platform, which features more than 12,000 internationally accredited…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, commended the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of Bahrain’s initiative to establish January 28 as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. He noted that this achievement reflects Bahrain’s leadership in promoting global peace, tolerance, and coexistence under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Al Alawi described the initiative as an important step toward sustainable peace, conflict prevention, and fostering a shared vision for coexistence through…

Seoul : GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Tuesday its monthly sales for February jumped 25.9 percent on-year thanks to an increase in overseas demand. According to Yonhap news agency, GM Korea sold 39,655 vehicles last month, compared with 30,630 units sold a year ago, the company said. Overseas sales rose 33.3 percent to 38,173 units, while domestic sales sank 25.4 percent to 1,482 units. The Trax Crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) led the overall sales, selling 26,114 units overseas and 1,120 units in the local market.

Washington : SpaceX on Monday called off its eighth Starship test flight from Texas over an unspecified issue on the rocket system’s core, delaying for at least 24 hours the company’s attempt to deploy mock Starlink satellites in space for the first time. The test mission would have been the first Starship launch since a January mission ended eight minutes into flight when Starship. The postponement, or “scrub,” occurred during a pause to the launch countdown 40 seconds before liftoff that was triggered so SpaceX employees could investigate an issue on the rocket, according to a company live stream. SpaceX…