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Washington : The White House announced the signing of a trade agreement between the United States and China aimed at accelerating Chinese rare earth metal exports to American markets. The announcement was made during an official event in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump, who confirmed the signing without disclosing further details. A US official said the agreement marked the culmination of intensive negotiations between the two countries held in London earlier this month, during which a general framework was reached to resolve trade disputes. This required final approval from both leaderships. The agreement follows a previous round of…

Washington : Senate Republicans have proposed an amendment to the US tax and budget bill that would eliminate existing federal tax credits for electric vehicle (EV) purchases. The revised proposal would end the $7,500 credit for new EVs starting September 30, and cancel the $4,000 credit for used vehicles. This marks a significant departure from former President Joe Biden’s policies supporting clean energy and carbon emissions reduction. The original proposal had set a 180 day phase out period, with immediate termination of credits for leased vehicles not meeting North American manufacturing criteria. The move is part of a broader Republican…

Cairo : Fourteen people were killed and six others injured in a major collision between a heavy transport truck and a microbus on the regional road in Ashmoun, Menoufia governorate, northern Egypt. Both vehicles were completely destroyed. The victims were transferred to Ashmoun General Hospital, which raised its emergency readiness to receive the injured. A hospital source confirmed the reception of 14 bodies, with some transferred to El Bagour Hospital, along with six injured individuals suffering from varying degrees of trauma. Medical teams continue to provide intensive care for the injured. Preliminary investigations suggest the accident was caused by excessive…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held a phone call with Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Middle East as well as regional issues. The call addressed the importance of promoting dialogue and prioritising diplomatic solutions in addressing regional challenges, in a way that supports peace, security, and stability, and meets the aspirations of the region’s peoples for development and prosperity. They also discussed the relations between the two countries and means to further develop them…

Geneva : The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of worsening food insecurity in Afghanistan, noting that one in five Afghans suffers from hunger. The agency called for urgent humanitarian aid to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation. In a statement released Thursday and received by Khaama Press, the WFP stressed the urgent need for humanitarian support, particularly in border areas facing rising pressure due to the daily return of thousands of Afghan families from Iran. This presents a major challenge for local communities and humanitarian organisations operating along the Afghanistan-Iran border. In a post on X, the WFP…

Manama : The Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) has launched its new website (www.sio.gov.bh), in line with the government’s programme and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, aimed at enhancing public service quality and improving efficiency in meeting the needs of citizens and residents.Sahar Rashid Al Mannai, Chief Executive Officer of the SIO, said the new website is a key step in the organisation’s digital transformation strategy. She noted that the platform offers an improved and integrated user experience that makes it easier to access insurance related information and services.The redesigned website features a modern layout reflecting the SIO’s corporate identity. It includes…

Manama : Juthoor (Roots) Summit, the New Gen AI Summit, concluded Exhibition World Bahrain in the presence of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, along with distinguished figures from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and other GCC countries. The summit was widely praised by participants and observers alike for its exceptional success in terms of organisation, content, and impact. The summit marked a significant milestone in advancing Gulf cooperation in the fields of technology and innovation. It underscored the spirit of partnership between Bahrain and the UAE in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, education, media, and…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the facilitation of repatriation for all citizens abroad who wish to come home from countries affected by current events. This was made possible after airspace in these countries opened, either fully or partially. The repatriation of citizens was carried out following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and in implementation of the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The last two aircraft from Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, arrived from the…

Muharraq : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the resumption of its scheduled flights to and from the cities of Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq, starting from Saturday, June 28.The airline added that the rest of its flights to destinations across its network are operating according to schedule.Gulf Air extends its sincere gratitude to its valued customers for their patience and understanding, as the exceptional recent regional developments affected some of its flights. The airline reaffirmed that the safety and well-being of passengers and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a directive for the annual Hijri year, the Royal Court will begin distributing the annual donation through the Sunni and Jaafari Endowments Directorates to charitable societies and Maatams (community centres), as is customary at the beginning of every new Hijri year.