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Hong Kong : At least four people have died and 17 remain missing after torrential rain triggered landslides in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Thursday, with the military deployed to assist in rescue efforts. Two died in Changshi township and two from nearby Qingyang village, where 19 people from eight different households were initially trapped after being hit by a landslide, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday. Authorities also issued risk warnings for geological disasters in nearby areas. China is facing hotter and longer heatwaves and more frequent and unpredictable heavy rain as a result of climate change. Authorities initiated…

Geneva : A United Nations spokesperson announced that 90 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid were delivered to various areas inside the Gaza Strip, as part of ongoing efforts to support the population amid the humanitarian crisis. The aid included flour, food supplies, medicine, and other medical and relief items. The trucks entered through the Karam Abu Salem and Rafah crossings under the supervision of UN agencies. The spokesperson said that the shipment aims to meet urgent needs in light of severe shortages of essential supplies in the Strip. The United Nations continues to work with international partners to ensure the…

Berlin : Major General Yousef Hunaiti, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, met with General Carsten Breuer, Germany’s Chief of Defence. The meeting reviewed means to enhance bilateral relations and military cooperation between the two countries. The two sides discussed topics such as defence industries, joint training, capacity-building, strengthening regional security and improving collective readiness to address emerging challenges. Maj. Gen. Hunaiti also held talks with Boris Pistorius, German Federal Minister of Defense. Minister Pistorius commended the historic relationship between the two nations and underscored Germany’s commitment to close military cooperation with Jordan. He…

Sydney : Heavy rain triggered flash floods in southeast Australia, cutting off entire towns and forcing some residents onto rooftops, as authorities issued evacuation orders with river levels surpassing danger thresholds. According to Reuters, rural towns in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, the country’s most populous state, were the worst affected, with some areas receiving more than four months’ worth of rain in the past 24 hours. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology indicated that some areas could receive up to 300 millimetres of rain in the next 24 hours, triple the average rainfall for May.…

Manama : Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration and Vice Chairperson of the Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee (Taqyeem), presented the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) with the Gold Shield in recognition of the ID Card Centre’s Seef Mall – Arad branch’s Gold Category classification in the fifth edition of the Taqyeem Government Service Centre Evaluation Programme. Dua’a Sultan Mohamed, Deputy Chief Executive of Statistics and Population Registry at the iGA, emphasised that this recognition is an achievement that reflects the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…

Due to overwhelming popularity, with sold-out screenings in 25 markets across the globe,Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX® are expanding their Fan-First Premiere Screenings of AppleOriginal Films’ F1® The Movie to 400 IMAX® houses worldwide. Fans who take advantage of this opportunity will get to see the event film of the summer forone night only on 23 June, days ahead of it launching internationally from 25 June and across the US on 27 June. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, 21 May at 9am PT/5pm BST for these Fan-First Premiere Screenings in IMAX and can be found HERE. Tickets will also go…

Manama :: Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, expressed pride in the success of the Bahrain 2025 International Paralympic Badminton Championship, recently held at Isa bin Rashid Sports Hall with the participation of elite athletes from around the world. Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij said that hosting the tournament reflects the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a regional and global hub for distinguished sporting events, particularly those supporting people of determination. He noted that Bahrain has repeatedly demonstrated its capability to host international-standard competitions, earning the trust of global sports federations and organisations. Shaikh Mohammed bin…

Papua New Guinea : A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, early on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 53 km (32.93 miles), USGS said, Reuters reported.

Abu Dhabi : ADNOC and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have entered a five-year supply agreement for up to 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petroleum coke (petcoke), a vital raw material in aluminium production. Valued at $500 million (AED1.84 billion), the agreement was signed during the “Make it in the Emirates” event in Abu Dhabi. It reflects ADNOC’s support for the UAE’s industrial growth and commitment to strengthening local supply chains. Under the agreement, ADNOC Refining will supply at least 30 percent of EGA’s petcoke requirements from the Ruwais Refinery over the next five years. This will bolster the UAE’s position…

Manama : The National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) held an award ceremony to honour the winners of the fifth edition of the King Hamad Award for Agricultural Development, in the presence of senior officials, representatives of public and private institutions, and experts from Bahrain and abroad. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, presented the awards across the three main categories. Al Ameen Gardens won the award for Best Agricultural Production Project for its use of advanced agricultural techniques to support food security and the national economy. Ghosn Bahrain Contracting received the award for Best…