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London : Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party, following months of growing pressure within the party, paving the way for the selection of Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade. In an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed His Majesty King Charles III of his decision, noting that he would remain in office until the leadership contest to ensure an orderly transfer of power. Starmer, who took office in July 2024 after a landslide Labour victory, acknowledged that he had lost the…

New Delhi : At least 14 people, most of them students, were killed in a major fire that broke out on Monday at a training centre in the Aliganj area of Lucknow city in Uttar Pradesh state, India. Initial reports said the fire started in a three-storey building, which housed a training centre on the upper floors and a shop on the ground floor, trapping many students. Footage showed harrowing moments as students tried to save themselves by jumping from the upper floors to escape the flames and thick smoke that engulfed the building. Indian fire and rescue teams rushed…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Alastair Long, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Majesty the King reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations and various aspects of cooperation and joint work between the two countries. His Majesty the King expressed Bahrain’s pride in its close strategic relations and longstanding historical partnership with the UK, built on many years of coordination and fruitful cooperation at all levels. His Majesty highlighted the mutual commitment to further developing these ties in a manner that serves the shared interests and objectives of both countries. His…

Manila : The Philippine weather agency said on Sunday that severe tropical storm Francisco is expected to intensify into a typhoon later in the day, although it is unlikely to make a direct landfall in the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the storm was estimated to be 1,315 kilometres east of Luzon and was moving west-northwest at 25 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h and gusts reaching 125 km/h. PAGASA said Francisco is forecast to remain over the Philippine Sea throughout the forecast period, although it could move closer to the…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has developed the automated cheque collection service by establishing a direct electronic link between the Ministry’s internal accounting system and the approved bank system. This allows payers to go to any branch of the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deposit cheques without the need to visit the Ministry. With the upgraded service, processing time has been reduced from five working days to just one day through full digital transformation. Documentation requirements have been reduced by 50%, and service steps have been streamlined to…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, affirmed that the Bahrain International Trophy being awarded the highest international classification (Group 1) is a historic achievement that reinforces the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position among the world’s leading horseracing nations. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad noted that this milestone reflects the significant support provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (20) of 2026 establishing and forming the National Resilience Documentation Committee. The committee is responsible for monitoring and documenting the brutal Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Committee shall be chaired by Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), and shall include representatives from the following entities: 1. The Royal Court. 2. Bahrain Defence Force. 3. Ministry of…

Manama :  Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fahaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), received Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Shibli, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman, and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of their visit to attend the graduation ceremony of AGU’s 39th graduating class, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The two sides discussed means to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the areas of academic support and student services provided to Omani students, in a…

London : Multiple passengers sustained injuries of varying severity, including serious cases, after two passenger trains collided in Bedfordshire, north of London, prompting a large-scale response from British emergency and rescue services. British Transport Police said the collision occurred on the railway line between Luton and Bedford. According to initial reports, a train travelling from Corby to London collided with another train travelling from Nottingham to London that had stopped due to a technical fault, causing damage to several carriages and the partial derailment of some of them. Bedford Hospital was placed on alert to receive up to 50 injured…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments and Chairman of the Islamic Endowments Council, said that the directive of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to distribute the annual disbursement to charitable societies and Maatams (community centres), reflects His Majesty’s enduring humanitarian approach and commitment to supporting charitable and social initiatives that promote the values of solidarity and compassion among citizens. Minister Al Maawda noted that the royal directive reflects His Majesty’s continued support for community institutions and their role in serving citizens and residents, while reinforcing national cohesion and coexistence…