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San Jose : A small plane carrying six people crashed southeast of Costa Rica’s capital on Monday, but the condition of those aboard was not immediately known. The Central American country’s civil aviation authorities said that the Cessna 206 Stationair crashed near Pico Blanco mountain just after midday Monday. Search and rescue officials located the wreckage on the mountainside, but details about the condition of the passengers or their identities have yet to be released. The plane had taken off from Tortuguero on Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast and was en route to San Jose. The Costa Rican Red Cross…

Tokyo : Japan’s space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday following a fire at the test site, a failure that could push the rocket’s debut launch beyond the March-end target and cause further delays in the national space programme. An explosion could be heard and a blaze could be seen shortly after the ground combustion test started at the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, according to footage from public broadcaster NHK. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the engine test encountered a “combustion abnormality” 49 seconds after the ignition. It said there…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated the Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia 2024 exhibitions today at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the Kingdom’s extensive achievements and development efforts, which align with the visionary goals of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness noted that the exhibitions and conferences sector has made ambitious steps, opening new horizons for the Kingdom. These efforts have positioned Bahrain as a global hub for regional and international events while supporting the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, launched the third edition of Cityscape Bahrain 2024 at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir. His Royal Highness emphasised Team Bahrain’s role in advancing the Kingdom’s development paths towards achieving its goals across various economic and development sectors, contributing to furthering the Kingdom’s achievements under the reign of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted that the Kingdom’s real estate sector is a key driver of the national economy, supported by a favourable legislative and regulatory environment…

Abu Dhabi : The Bahrain Shooting Team secured a commendable achievement at the 53rd National Day Air Shooting Championship, held in the United Arab Emirates from November 20 to 25. The event featured over 85 shooters across various categories, representing three countries, contributing to a highly competitive and challenging tournament. Bahraini shooter Safa Mohammed Al Dosseri claimed first place and won the gold medal in the women’s 10-metre rifle individual competition. In the men’s category; shooter Hussain Abduljabbar Ali secured second place in the 10-meter men’s rifle competition, while Khaled Mohammed Al Dosseri came in third place in the same…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the shared commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership to fulfil the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the importance of official visits…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, bid farewell today to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates, upon his departure from the Kingdom of Bahrain following an official visit. During the visit, discussions were held regarding the historic ties and avenues of cooperation between the two countries across various sectors, including economic, investment, and development initiatives. Other key areas that promote their shared visions of prosperity and progress for the people of both countries, as…

Sejong : South Korea’s trade ministry said Monday it has discussed ways to bolster trade cooperation with Malaysia by expediting ongoing negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Cheong In-kyo, South Korean Minister for Trade, met with his Malaysian counterpart, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, in Seoul to discuss various bilateral trade agendas, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day official visit to South Korea, which began Sunday. Malaysia is South Korea’s third-largest trade partner in Southeast Asia, with the countries’ bilateral trade volume reaching…

Vilnius : A DHL cargo plane crashed near Lithuania’s Vilnius airport on Monday at about 0330 GMT, killing one person and injuring two others, airport, police and firefighter officials told. The airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house, a spokesperson for the governmental National Crisis Management Center said. All of the people in the house survived, he added. Firefighters were seen at 0530GMT pouring water onto smoke from a building some 1.3 km (0.8 mile) north of the airport runway in the Lithuanian capital. A large police and ambulance presence was…

Riyadh : The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced today the launch of the Centre for Space Futures, the first of its kind within the network of Fourth Industrial Revolution Centres affiliated with the World Economic Forum. This initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership in the global space sector and drive growth in economic development, research, and innovation within this vital field. Dr Mohammed bin Saud Al Tamimi, CEO of the Saudi Space Agency and Chairman of the Centre for Space Futures, emphasised that the centre represents a significant addition to the global space sector.…