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London : Britain and Japan are set to agree investment and technology partnerships worth more than £18 billion ($24 billion), expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday. The agreements include a Japanese five-year investment pipeline of more than £9 billion in infrastructure and financial services, alongside plans to unlock up to £9 billion for UK offshore wind projects. The offshore wind component is expected to support 5.9 gigawatts of capacity across projects in Scotland ⁠and the Celtic Sea. The two countries will also launch a new…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met Salah Ahmed Al Midfa, Chairman of the Bahrain Bar Society, and members of its Board of Directors at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for Bahrain’s national workforce, whose expertise and dedication continue to drive progress across all aspects of the economy. His Royal Highness highlighted the Society’s role in supporting the legal profession, congratulating the Board of Directors on their election  and wishing them continued success in meeting the Kingdom’s…

Manama : Hundreds of members of the Tamil community in Bahrain, along with Bahraini nationals and well-wishers, gathered at the premises of Bharathi Association Bahrain on Friday, 12 June 2026, to express their heartfelt loyalty, solidarity, and continued support to the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The gathering was organized as a mark of respect and appreciation towards His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the wise leadership of Bahrain. Community members participated in signing a special loyalty pledge document reaffirming their commitment to the Kingdom’s values of peace,…

Manila :A magnitude 5.7 aftershock struck Sarangani province in the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Saturday. The aftershock was centred 21 kilometres west of Balut Island in Davao Occidental province. The institute said the tremor was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani on Monday and warned that further damage is possible.

Abu Dhabi :  Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE provided support through the UAE Aid Agency to strengthen efforts by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said the UAE remains committed to providing humanitarian and health assistance to help address the impact of crises and disease outbreaks in coordination with governments, international organisations, and regional institutions. He noted that WHO reports indicate the continued spread of the Bundibugyo strain of…

Jerusalem : More than 60,000 worshippers performed Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque.

Abu Dhabi :  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including claims concerning USD 3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the allegations are false and unfounded, stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or facilitated through the UAE. The ministry called on media outlets to exercise accuracy, rely on official sources, and refrain from publishing or circulating unverified information and unfounded allegations.

Manama :  The Ministry of Labour announced that Edict (5) of 2026 regulating the midday work ban during the summer period will come into effect on Monday, June 15, and remain in force until August 31, 2026. Under the edict, employers are prohibited from requiring workers to perform duties in open outdoor areas under direct sunlight between 12:00 noon and 4:00 P.M. The measure forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain a safe working environment and protect workers from heat stress, sunstroke, and other summer-related health risks, while reducing occupational accidents during the period of high temperatures and humidity. The…

Rome : One person died and three others were injured in a helicopter crash near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. Initial reports indicated that the helicopter took off from a villa on the Italian side of the lake before experiencing technical problems shortly after departure. Local media reported that the victim was 60 years old. Two of the injured were airlifted to hospital for treatment, while no further details were released regarding the identities of those on board. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances and cause of the crash.

New York : Elon Musk’s SpaceX raised USD75 billion in its blockbuster initial public offering on Thursday on the sale of 555.56 million shares, valuing the space, satellite and AI provider at USD1.77 trillion, a record for an initial offering. The rocket and satellite maker is set to debut on the ‌Nasdaq on Friday, a listing expected to usher in a wave of mega IPOs. SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at USD135 per share, making it one of the ‌world’s most valuable companies. The largest-ever IPO before SpaceX was the December 2019 offering of Saudi Aramco, which…