Author: News Desk

Doha: The Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar announced that the number of people injured in the incident at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area has reached 54. The Ministry said that the Qatari International Search and Rescue Group, affiliated with the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), is working in coordination with Civil Defense teams to carry out intensive search operations for 18 missing persons, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The Ministry stated that preliminary findings indicate the incident was caused by a technical malfunction during operations at the facility. It also reassured the public…

Buenos Aires : Six people aboard a military plane that crashed in Bolivia on Sunday are dead, according to the Bolivian Defence Ministry. Those killed include four members of the military and two civilians, it said. The Cessna FAB-409 aircraft had departed on Sunday morning from the airport of El Alto, which lies adjacent to the capital La Paz. It had been carrying out “support for civilian measures” en route to the city of Cochabamba, according to the ministry. A search operation was launched after radio contact with the plane was lost, and the crashed aircraft was found in the…

Utah : Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles (87 square kilometers), authorities said. The fire about 70 miles (113 kilometers) southwest of Salt Lake City forced the evacuation of Eureka, population 1,000, and people at a nearby ranch. No homes had been lost, and UTAH Fire Info, a multiagency operation, said in a post on X…

Manama : Arabian Gulf University (AGU), represented by its College of Medicine and Health Sciences, won the ASPIRE Award for Excellence in Medical Education presented by the International Association for Health Professions Education (AMEE) in the category of Excellence in the Use of Medical Simulation. The award recognises AGU’s efforts in developing simulation-based learning environments and enhancing the quality of training for medical students and healthcare practitioners. Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fahaid, President of AGU, expressed appreciation to the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for their support of the university and its educational mission. He said…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the launch of its new official Channel on WhatsApp platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public awareness on government eservices, and provide subscribers with the latest and timely updates. The launch of the channel comes within iGA’s commitment to support digital transformation and strengthen effective communication with the public through the multiple digital channel’s frameworks. The initiative aims to increase engagement, improve access to information, and keep users informed of the latest developments in government services. To join iGA’s Channel on WhatsApp, individuals may scan the QR code…

Paris : Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), delivered a keynote address at Vision Golfe 2026: France-Gulf Strategic Summit, held in Paris under the theme “From Cooperation to Transformation” and organised by Business France under the patronage of President Emmanuel Macron. He highlighted the resilience of Bahrain’s financial services sector and the opportunities for future partnerships driven by digital transformation. The CBB Governor addressed recent regional developments and their economic implications, noting that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emerged more integrated as a result. He also highlighted Bahrain’s economic resilience and the continued stability of its…

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced that construction works on the first phase of the Muharraq City Development Project, comprising six neighbourhoods, have reached 73% completion. The announcement was made during an inspection visit to review progress on the project. The minister reviewed the latest developments and progress rates across the six neighbourhoods. The project’s visitor centre has been completed, along with the construction and furnishing of the model housing unit and a number of housing units designed in line with the city’s traditional architectural character. The minister also reviewed progress on…

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…