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WASHINGTON : The day before he left the White House in 2021, Donald Trump vowed to remain a force in U.S. politics. “The movement we started is only just beginning,” he said in a farewell video. What might have seemed then to be wishful thinking now sounds like a prophecy. Trump left office a defeated and isolated figure, banned from social media and repudiated by fellow Republicans in his own administration. Congress, shaken by his supporters’ Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, was preparing a second impeachment trial against him. Trump, 78, returns to the presidency on Monday more powerful…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), inaugurated the Abdullah bin Khalid Football Academy. The academy is a collaborative initiative between the GSA, the Bahrain Football Association (BFA), and FIFA. The opening ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, ministers, officials, and members of the BFA Board of Directors, alongside international attendees, including renowned French coach Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Head of Global Football Development. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said…

Manama : The 2025 Bahrain Darts Masters, one of the prestigious PDC World Series of Darts events, began today at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East,’ with a record attendance. The opening day, dedicated to the qualifying matches, witnessed exceptional enthusiasm from fans, leading to sold out tickets. BIC responded to the high demand by releasing additional tickets, which were also quickly sold out. As part of its tradition of hosting world class events, BIC has firmly established the Bahrain Darts Masters as a key highlight on its annual calendar and a globally recognised…

Sao Paulo : His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations. The move will impact students at elementary and high schools across the South American nation starting in February. It provides a legal framework to ensure students only use such devices in cases of emergency and danger, for educational purposes, or if they have disabilities and require them. In May, Fundacao Getulio Vargas, a leading think-tank and university, said Brazil had more smartphones than people, with 258 million devices for a…

Manama : The Government Innovation Competition (Fikra), launched by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has concluded its sixth edition with the announcement of three winning concepts. The winning concepts were selected through a rigorous process involving a Ministerial Committee, alongside a public vote. The winners included: 1. “Hayat plus” Application, presented by Major Hamad Subah Al Swar and Major Salem Subah Al Swar, from the Ministry of Interior. 2. National Points System (Kafu) presented by Manar Ahmed Thani, from the Prime Minister’s Office. 3. ⁠”Taqyeemk” Mandatory Yearly Cybersecurity Assessments, presented…

Manama : As part of the Diplomatic Forum organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of Bahrain Diplomatic Day, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, Major Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Director of the Passports, and Abdullah Nabeel Al Mutawa, Director of Visa and Residence, delivered a presentation titled “Passport Services for Bahraini Citizens Abroad.” The presentation was attended by heads of Bahrain’s diplomatic and consular missions abroad and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Major Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed emphasised the importance of the partnership between the Ministry of Interior and…

Manama : Under the patronage of Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, the final phase of the joint air exercise (Sky Warriors 2) was conducted. The Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) carried out the exercise with participation from various arms and units of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), National Guard, and Ministry of Interior. The exercise was attended by Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force; and Air Vice Marshal Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Commander of the RBAF.…

Manama : Ismael Nabe, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of the Republic of Guinea and an accompanying delegation visited the Bahrain Economic Development Board’s (Bahrain EDB) headquarters, in the presence of Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, along with senior representatives from Bahrain’s investment promotion agency, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, and Mumtalakat. During the meeting, Minister Noor Alkhulaif emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and building fruitful partnerships, highlighting the country’s competitive advantages and its strategic location at the heart of the Arabian Gulf, which serves as a key…

Los Angeles ;  Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Some 8,500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the blazes from growing for the second day. Still, , the fires have consumed an area the size of Washington, D.C. A fleet of aircraft dropped water and retardant into the rugged hills while ground crews with hand tools and hoses have worked around the clock since the fires broke out on January…

Manama :  During the Diplomatic Forum organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Bahrain Diplomatic Day, the third day began with a session entitled “Bahrain and Sustainability:  An Economic and Environmental Vision to Achieve a Sustainable Future”. The session was moderated by Ambassador Nasser Al Balooshi, Ambassador of Bahrain to Italy. The ambassador highlighted that Bahrain is moving confidently towards achieving sustainable development, inspired by the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the support of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…