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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, announced during a press conference at Sofitel Zallaq that the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Congress and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony from May 14 to 18. His Highness expressed appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their continued support in…

Cotonou : Fifty four soldiers were killed in an armed attack targeting military positions in northern Benin near the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger, according to local authorities. The attack was carried out by an armed group on military posts in W National Park, prompting the government to reinforce its military presence in the border areas in response to the threat posed by militant groups. Benin has witnessed a rise in cross border attacks from armed groups operating in neighbouring countries. Since January 2022, the government has deployed around 3,000 troops under Operation Mirador, later adding 5,000 more to…

Jeddah : McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured his third victory of the 2025 Formula One season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, moving to the top of the drivers’ standings with 99 points. Max Verstappen finished second after receiving a five-second penalty for a first-corner clash with Piastri. Charles Leclerc took third, delivering Ferrari’s first podium of the season. Lando Norris finished fourth after starting from 10th, and now sits second in the championship on 89 points. Verstappen is third overall with 87 points. George Russell placed fifth for Mercedes, followed by teammate Kimi Antonelli in sixth. Lewis Hamilton, now driving…

Manama: With just a week to go, Aalekh ’25, the Platinum Jubilee edition of The Indian School, Bahrain’s celebrated inter-school painting competition, is generating overwhelming enthusiasm from schools across the Kingdom and beyond. Over 1,000 students have already registered as of Thursday, with final participation expected to exceed 3,000—making it the largest edition of Aalekh to date. Organized as part of ISB’s year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Aalekh ’25 is shaping up to be more than just a painting contest. Scheduled for April 24 and 25 at the school’s Isa Town campus, the event promises a vibrant blend of art, creativity,…

Manama : Her Highness Shaikha Nayla bint Hamad bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Royal Life Saving Bahrain (RLSB), attended the official launch of the Elliott Walsh Defibrillator Fund, an initiative to provide defibrillators across the Kingdom of Bahrain. The initiative aims to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in key locations and sports facilities to improve survival rates and reduce the risks associated with sudden cardiac arrest. It is a key step towards enhancing out-of-hospital cardiac emergency response and raising community awareness. Her Highness expressed pride in launching the fund, which supports efforts to strengthen emergency response readiness for cardiac incidents…

Manama : His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard, attended the final horse race of the 2024–2025 season, organised by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) at its racecourse in Al Raffa, Sakhir. Held over eight rounds, the race featured strong competition for the Bapco Energies Group Cups, drawing the participation of a distinguished audience including Their Highnesses, officials, sponsor representatives, and equestrian enthusiasts. The evening marked the conclusion of a successful racing season, noted for its strong performances and competitive spirit. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the conclusion of the 2024–2025 cruise ship season, during which the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed 140,100 tourists from around the world. This marked a 15% increase compared to the previous season, along with a notable rise in the number of visitors who chose to stay in hotels and resorts across the Kingdom. Dana Osama Al Saad, Deputy CEO for Projects and Resources at BTEA, said the season, which ran from November 2024 to April 2025, saw the arrival of 40 cruise ships. She noted that the season contributed to economic…

Manama : The Bahrain 2025 World Boccia Challenge Championship began at Isa bin Rashid Sports Hall (D), with the Kingdom of Bahrain hosting the event from April 19 to 23. The championship features over 70 athletes and 97 officials representing 14 countries from around the world.Ahead of the competition, the technical committee initiated medical and technical classification procedures for the athletes in accordance with international standards, ensuring fair competition and equal opportunities for all participants.The championship is one of the key events on the global Paralympic calendar and serves as an important platform to promote the empowerment and inclusion of…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa deputised His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, to attend the final match of the 2024–2025 HM the King’s Football Cup. The final match, held at Khalifa Sports City Stadium, concluded with Al Khalidiya Club winning the title after defeating Sitra Club 3–2. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports,…

Beijing : Apple’s shipments of smartphones in China slumped 9% in the first quarter from a year earlier and it was the only major manufacturer to see a decline, according to data from research firm IDC. Apple, which ranks fifth in China’s smartphone market, saw shipments fall to 9.8 million phones, giving it a market share of 13.7%, down from 17.4% in the previous quarter. By contrast, market leader Xiaomi saw its shipments surge 40% to 13.3 million while industry-wide shipments grew 3.3%.