Author: News Desk

Washington : United States airlines cancelled over 2,000 flights, as a powerful winter storm that disrupted airports across the Northeast was expected to ease by evening, with strong winds expected to continue into the early hours. Data from FlightAware showed that more than 2,000 flights were cancelled and 600 delayed in the eastern United States. Nearly 6,000 flights were cancelled on Monday, along with about 4,000 delays. The National Weather Service said the storm was expected to move away from the country on Tuesday, though strong winds could continue through the morning hours.

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, said the Kingdom of Bahrain is continuing efforts to strengthen its position as a leading tourist destination through integrated policies that promote Arab tourism as a platform for cultural exchange and a key contributor to sustainable development. Marking Arab Tourism Day, Minister Al Sairafi said that tourism has become an important means of highlighting cultural identity, supporting creative industries and fostering engagement between peoples. She added that this reflects Bahrain’s commitment to developing a balanced tourism sector that brings together economic value with cultural and historical significance. The Tourism Minister…

Toronto : His Excellency Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, will begin an official tour to India, Australia and Japan this week. HE the Prime Minister’s office announced that HE Prime Minister Carney will first visit Mumbai on Thursday for talks with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and business leaders. During a stop in Canberra, HE Prime Minister Carney will address both houses of Australia’s Parliament, making him the first Canadian prime minister to do so in 20 years. HE the Prime Minister will also meet with His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of…

New York :  Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as a fierce winter storm barreled into the densely populated region with heavy snowfall and high winds. Cellphones across New York City received push alerts Sunday night announcing a ban on non-emergency travel on all streets through noon Monday because of “dangerous blizzard conditions.” Rhode Island and New Jersey implemented similar restrictions. Regional airports witnessed widespread cancellations and delays, and public transit was suspended in some areas. Blizzard warnings stretched…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,514 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 15 to 21 February 2026, which resulted in the detention of 24 violating and irregular workers, while 81 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority pointed out that 1,476 inspection visits were carried…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, affirmed the Ministry’s commitment, in coordination with relevant authorities, to strengthening legislative and regulatory measures that support Bahrain’s industrial and commercial sectors while balancing economic development with environmental protection, in line with the Kingdom’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Ministerial Decision (7) of 2026 prohibits the manufacture, import, or use of single-use plastic bags less than 57 microns thick. The measure falls under the National Waste Management Strategy and aligns with international environmental best practices to promote sustainable practices and reduce plastic waste. The minister clarified that…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s address at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, held at the invitation of Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, affirming the Kingdom’s steadfast stance on peace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of HM the King’s address that affirmed Bahrain’s firm commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflict and to strengthening relations between countries, religions, and peoples based on dialogue, mutual respect…

Vienna : At least five people have been killed in a string of avalanches in western Austria, authorities said Saturday. The government office of the Tyrol region said intense snowfall over the last week led to accumulations of up to 1.5 meters (5 feet). Combined with windy conditions and weak snowpack below, the conditions were especially susceptible to avalanches, it said. Tyrol police said five off-piste skiers were caught up in a nearly 450 meter- (about 490 yards) wide avalanche Friday afternoon in the St. Anton am Arlberg area at an altitude of about 2,000 meters (about 6,500 feet). An…

Beijing : China’s National Meteorological Centre renewed a blue alert for a cold wave as the country braces for cold fronts. Temperatures are expected to fall by 6 to 10 degrees Celsius on February 22 and 23, across regions including north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the northeast China provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning, as well as Jiangsu Province in east China. In parts of Heilongjiang and Jilin, temperatures could plummet by more than 12 degrees Celsius. The centre urged relevant departments to prepare for both the cold wave and strong winds, while also implementing protective measures for tropical…

Berlin :Alexander Dobrindt, German Interior Minister, plans to speed up the integration of asylum seekers into the labour market with a new “immediate work plan”, according to DPA. Dobrindt said: “People who come here should be able to work and quickly,” he said, adding that the best form of integration is into the workforce. Under the plan, asylum seekers could be allowed to work after three months in Germany, even if their asylum process is not yet complete. According to the Federal Employment Agency, permission to take up employment can currently be granted to asylum seekers and individuals tolerated if…