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Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a ceremony to mark Bahrain Diplomatic Day. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, senior ministry officials, heads of Bahrain’s diplomatic and consular missions abroad, and ministry staff, including diplomats and administrative personnel. Dr. Al Zayani conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and expressed their appreciation for the ministry’s efforts in advancing Bahraini diplomacy in accordance with the Kingdom’s foreign policy and…

WASHINGTON : Several thousand people, mostly women, gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with some wearing the pink hats that marked the much-larger protest against his first inauguration in 2017. Protesters gathered at two other parks also near the White House, with one group focused on democracy and immigration and another on local Washington issues, before heading toward the march’s final gathering at the Lincoln Memorial. Vendors hawked buttons that said #MeToo and “Love trumps hate,” and sold People’s March flags for $10. Demonstrators carried posters that read “Feminists v. Fascists” and “People over politics.”

MUMBAI : India will likely cut its disinvestment and asset monetisation target by 40% for 2024-25 in the federal budget to be presented next month. The government will revise the target to less than 300 billion rupees) from the initial 500 billion rupees. The government may set the target at about 450 billion rupees to 500 billion rupees for the next fiscal year, as it intends to conclude the IDBI Bank , opens new tab transaction and step up its asset monetisation bid, the report said.

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), has launched the “Request for Birth Certificate for Newborn Outside the Kingdom of Bahrain” eService. This eService is accessible through the national portal bahrain.bh, enabling citizens abroad to submit their requests for issuing the certificate electronically with ease and convenience.Mohammed Al Qaed, Chief Executive of iGA, emphasised that this eService is part of the ongoing collaboration with the MOFA and reflects the efforts of the Authority to enhance the digital transformation process in the Kingdom. This initiative is in line with the government’s directives, led by…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), attended the third round of the fourth edition of the Bahrain International Trophy. Held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visits the Farmers’ Market, organised by the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture at the Budaiya Botanical Garden. His Highness highlighted food security initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural production and supporting Bahraini farmers, in line with the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman noted that these efforts align with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to achieve sustainable food security and meet the Kingdom’s…

Mumbai : Bigg Boss 18 finale, all the fans are curious about the winner and wondering who will win this season. Bigg Boss season 18 has been a great success as the audience has been loving and engaging with all the contestants. With the January 19 final, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang and Rajat Dalal are the last contestants fighting for the trophy. Vivian Dsena is one of the strongest contestants of Bigg Boss 18, Vivian Dsena confidently referred to himself as “Colors Ka Ladla” during his entry into the show. Right from the premiere itself,…

Manama : Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council Board of Trustees, met with the heads of private universities in Bahrain, where he announced a new partnership between the Higher Education Council and Times Higher Education (THE) to develop a comprehensive strategy for higher education and research in Bahrain. The minister said the strategy will focus on improving performance, enhancing regional and international competitiveness, and fostering growth in the higher education sector. Dr. Juma emphasised the importance of international partnerships with leading organisations focused on enhancing the performance of higher education institutions.…

Manama : 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 (SCYS), inaugurated the Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Track in the Southern Governorate. The event of the 50 km track was attended by several sports officials in Bahrain. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad highlighted that the launch of the cycling track is one of the strategic steps by the Kingdom to promote sports as a lifestyle. The initiative aligns with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa…

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…