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Manama : On the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, paid tribute Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to fostering mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and cultural understanding. He emphasised that these values, central to Bahrain’s foreign policy and national identity, are vital to advancing global peace, human rights, and justice. Dr. Al Zayani commended the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their…

Manama: Yousef bin Abdulhussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, announced the implementation of a ministerial decision prohibiting work during midday for workers exposed to direct sunlight in open areas. The ban will take effect from June 15 to September 15, extending the previous two month ban to three months. The minister noted that the extension reflects Bahrain’s commitment to continuously developing national legislation and ministerial decisions aimed at enhancing occupational health and safety and protecting the workforce from summer related illnesses. He added that the decision aligns with the Ministry of Labour’s efforts to ensure…

Nice : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and Hamad Yaqoub Al Mahmeed, Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office, participated in the Third United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, hosted in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation also included Essam Abdulaziz Al Jassim, Ambassador of Bahrain to the French Republic. The conference, held under the theme “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean,” is co-chaired by the French Republic and the Republic of Costa Rica. It brings together a wide range of participants,…

Washington : Electricity bills in the United States are expected to rise this summer due to increased natural gas prices and higher than average temperatures, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Government figures indicate that with temperatures forecast to exceed seasonal norms across much of the country, and natural gas prices up 37% compared to the same period last year, the average household electricity bill for June, July, and August is projected to increase by 4% compared to last summer. The data suggests the average monthly bill will reach USD 186 this year, up…

Washington : Two people were killed after falling trees caused by severe storms in the US states of Mississippi and Georgia. According to local authorities, the storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and downed trees and power lines as they moved through the region. Nearly 150,000 people across southern states, from Texas to South Carolina, experienced power outages.

Mogadishu : Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Defence of Somalia, said that preparations are underway to retake the few remaining areas still under the control of terrorist militias, in coordination with the Ministry of Defence and the National Army Command. He commended the successive victories achieved by the Somali National Army, in cooperation with local resistance forces, during recent military operations in the Hiran region, which resulted in the elimination of key terrorist elements and leaders. The minister noted that the Al Qaeda linked militias are experiencing confusion and desperation as a result of intensified operations led by the national…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and President João Manuel Lourenço of Angola held a telephone call to discuss relations and means to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders reviewed key areas of shared interest and addressed regional and international developments. They emphasised their commitment to advancing UAE-African cooperation, particularly in developmental and economic sectors, to promote stability and sustainable economic growth. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterated the UAE’s keenness to continue expanding development partnerships with African nations, in line with the country’s longstanding…

Ljubljana : Lebanese professional mixed martial artist Mohammad Fakhreddine achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Arab fighter to win three world titles under the BRAVE Combat Federation, following his victory at BRAVE CF 96, held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Fakhreddine was crowned Middleweight World Champion after defeating Bosnia’s Erko Jun, the reigning Light Heavyweight champion, by technical knockout at 4 minutes and 41 seconds of the first round. The bout headlined BRAVE CF 96, organised by Bahrain based BRAVE Combat Federation in cooperation with the World Freefight Challenge (WFC), as part of the 2025 “Year of the BRAVE” series.…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirmed that flight GF213 from the Kingdom of Bahrain to the State of Kuwait on June 8, 2025 experienced a disturbance caused by one of the passengers, prompting the activation of precautionary and security measures in accordance with set procedures. The airline added that the situation was handled in full coordination with the relevant authorities in the State of Kuwait, where the passenger was detained by airport police upon the aircraft’s arrival at Kuwait International Airport. All passengers were safely disembarked. A statement issued by Gulf Air said…

Ljubljana : BRAVE Combat Federation will launch BRAVE CF 96 tomorrow in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in partnership with the World Freefight Challenge (WFC), as part of the 2025 “Year of the BRAVE” series. The event features two headline world title bouts. In the main event, Bosnian champion Erko Jun will face Lebanon’s Mohammad Fakhreddine for the vacant Middleweight title. In the co-main event, Zimbabwe’s Bantamweight champion Nicholas Hwende defends his title against Serbia’s Borislav Nikolić. Other key matchups include Shah Kamali (Bangladesh) versus Miha Frlic (Slovenia), Sofiia Bagishvili (Georgia) against Monika Kučinič (Slovenia), and Marciano Ferreira (Brazil) versus Bidzina Gavashelishvili (Georgia).…