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Cairo : The League of Arab States condemned Iran’s targeting of two tankers belonging to the United Arab Emirates while they were crossing the Strait of Hormuz yesterday evening, in a blatant and unacceptable violation of international law and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817. In a statement, the League stressed that the recurrence of these Iranian violations poses a direct threat to freedom of maritime navigation, as well as has serious repercussions for international trade and global energy security. It affirmed the need to respect the rules of international law and the law of the sea, calling on Iran…

Tokyo : Heavy rain on Thursday and Friday killed eight people in eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency had issued the highest warning for heavy rain (Level 5) in more than one-third of the municipalities in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. The cities of Chiba and Ichikawa, along with other towns, began urging citizens to take immediate safety measures, as widespread flooding occurred on public roads. The Japan Meteorological Agency also issued a Level 5 landslide warning for several municipalities in the prefecture, including Chiba and neighbouring Ichihara, before all the warnings were downgraded this morning.

Manama:   His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to HE Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the Independence Day of India. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar congratulatory cable to HE Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

Manama : : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, chaired the Council’s meeting for the year 2026, in the presence of the council’s members. The meeting reviewed a number of strategic initiatives and projects on the agenda and adopted a number of recommendations and decisions aimed at continuing to develop the youth and sports sector, improving quality of life, and enhancing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s standing in areas of youth empowerment and sport. His Highness opened the meeting by…

Berlin : Around 12,500 people died due to heat in Germany from April 6 to August 2, 2026, according to the latest report on heat-related deaths issued by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). According to the data, heat is especially dangerous for older residents. At around 6,300, the most deaths were recorded in the age group 85 years or older. More than 3,100 of those who died were aged between 75 and 84, and nearly 1,900 between 65 and 74. Among those under 65, there were around 1,200 deaths. A severe heatwave at the end of June this year took…

Manama : The Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), in collaboration with the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program Alumni Association (CPISPAA), hosted a virtual mentoring and guidance event as part of the CPISPAA’s 8th Annual Mentoring Program, to support candidates from the 28th cohort shortlisted for the 2027 scholarship cycle as they prepare for their academic and professional journeys. The event is designed to prepare CPISP candidates for the next stage of their academic and professional journeys. Candidates received guidance on developing university application strategies, preparing for their final year of secondary school, and selecting university majors and career paths…

Manila : The Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the commemorative event marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), held in Manila, Philippines. The Bahraini delegation was headed by Ahmed Abdullah Al Harmasi Al Hajri, Ambassador of Bahrain to Indonesia and ASEAN, with the participation of Abdullah Mohammed Al Karbabadi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Bahrain in Manila. Ambassador Al Hajri participated in a session titled “Strengthening Cooperation in Addressing Emerging Threats and Challenges,” highlighting Bahrain’s support for enhanced dialogue and cooperation in addressing cross-border challenges and leveraging the TAC as a…

Manama : The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) has announced that a ban on fishing kingfish (Chan’ad) using nets in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain will take effect from August 15 until October 15, 2026. Fishing using lines will remain permitted during the two-month period, as part of ongoing efforts to conserve marine resources and ensure the sustainability of the marine environment. The SCE affirmed that the ban on catching kingfish using nets reflects Bahrain’s commitment to protecting marine stocks and ensuring their sustainability in its territorial waters, as well as safeguarding the species during their spawning…

Abu Dhabi : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, discussed bilateral relations and means to advance cooperation and joint efforts, particularly in the economic and development sectors, in support of the two countries’ development priorities and shared interests. The meeting took place during His Majesty the King’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. His Majesty the King and the UAE President reviewed regional and international issues of common interest and discussed developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to strengthen regional security…

Manama : The Chief of the Enforcement of Criminal  Judgments Prosecution said the Public Prosecution’s role extends beyond the issuance of judgments in criminal cases to ensuring the enforcement of final judgments, including custodial sentences, fines, restitution and confiscation of funds, in accordance with the law. He said the Public Prosecution also takes available legal measures to assist victims in recovering their financial rights, stressing that protecting victims’ rights and interests forms an important part of its work alongside enforcing judgments and administering justice. Citing the case known as “Safqat” (Deals), he said the Public Prosecution investigated the case, questioned…