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New York : The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights, U.S. officials said. The nonbinding resolution, proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China and 121 other nations, took three months to negotiate and also advocates strengthening privacy policies, the officials said, briefing reporters before the resolution’s passage. “We’re sailing in choppy waters with the fast-changing technology, which means that its more important than ever to steer by the light of our values,” said one of the…

Washington : Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to The United States, has participated in the radio podcast, “America’s Roundtable”, co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. This week’s episode of America’s Roundtable focused on major topics, most notably the historical Bahrain-US friendship and relations, in addition to the two countries’ long-standing partnership with a strong record of economic, cultural, trade and security cooperation. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa shed light on the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, which was launched by His Majesty King Hamad bin…

Islamabad : Saudi Fund for Development (SDF) CEO Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad signed two development agreements today with Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ministry of Economic Affairs Secretary Dr. Kazim Niaz to finance the establishment of the Shounter Hydropower and the Jagran-IV Hydropower Projects with development soft loans amounting to $66 million and $35 million, respectively. The first agreement is intended to construct the Shounter Hydropower station with a capacity of 48 megawatts and connect it to Pakistan’s national electricity grid. The project involves dam construction, water diversion, purification structures, excavation of the main water transport tunnel, powerhouse and discharge tunnel construction,…

Jerusalem : Thousands of Muslim worshippers performed the Friday prayer of the second week of Ramadan in the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem stated that nearly 120,000 worshippers had been able to reach the holy site and perform the second Friday prayer of Ramadan in the courtyards of the mosque, considered the third holiest place for Muslims worldwide.

Manama : Northern Governor, Ali bin Al Shaikh Abdulmohsen Al Asfoor, participated in the distribution of 500 healthy Iftar meals at the junction of Salman City. The distribution was part of the Northern Governorates’ Fast-Breaking on the Road activity. The governor asserted the governorate’s dedication to holding such activities in Ramadan to promote social solidarity, coexistence, and peace in Bahraini society, which is characterised by its love of charity and cohesion.

Ottawa : Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government on Thursday survived a no-confidence motion brought by the opposition Conservative Party over Canada’s carbon tax, which looks set to be a major issue in an election likely to be held next year. Legislators voted 204-116 to defeat the motion introduced by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who says the tax imposes too great a cost on Canadians. Canada is aiming to cut emissions 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and a steadily rising carbon price is a key part of the Liberals’ climate plan. It is due to increase again on April…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today held a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who is on a visit to the Kingdom. The meeting, held at the Al-Sakhir Palace, was attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and National Security Advisor; His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) has launched a series of programmes to support its beneficiaries during the holy month of Ramadan. The foundation aims to establish additional partnerships with various entities in the Kingdom, encompassing institutions, companies, and individuals, to involve everyone in humanitarian efforts and foster a culture of giving. Commenting, Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, RHF Secretary-General, expressed pride in implementing the order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the RHF Honorary President, distribute Ramadan gifts to all the RHF- sponsored families. He added that the RHF will carry on undertaking its…

Paris : Hosts France will play the United States to kick off the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics after the two teams were drawn together on Wednesday. The game will be played in Marseille on July 24, two days before the opening ceremony in Paris. New Zealand and the winner of a playoff between Guinea and the fourth-placed team in the Asian qualifying competition complete Group A. Argentina, who won the title in 2004 and 2008, were drawn with Morocco, Ukraine and a yet-to-be-determined Asian qualifier in Group B. Two-times defending champions Brazil will not take part…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, received, in the presence of HM the King’s Personal Representative, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, well-wishers from the Governorate of Muharraq, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today, as part of HM’s meetings with Bahraini citizens during the holy month of Ramadan. The attendees extended utmost congratulations to HM the King on the holy month of Ramadan, wishing him abundant health, happiness and long life. They also wished the kingdom and its people further progress and prosperity, under HM the King’s leadership. HM King Hamad welcomed the Muharraq Governorate’s…