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Pretoria : President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa took the constitutional oath of office today for his second term at the Union Buildings, the official seat of government in the capital Pretoria. Ramaphosa, aged 71, will lead a coalition government for the next five years, after his party, the African National Congress, lost its majority for the first time in the elections held on May 29 last year.

N’Djamena : At least nine people were killed and several others injured in explosions resulting from a fire at an ammunition depot belonging to the army in the capital city of Chad, N’Djamena. Chad’s Health Minister Abdelmadjid Abderahim reported that more than 46 people were injured in the incident, with expectations of the death toll rising due to severe injuries.

Manama : His Majesty Kin : g Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree-Law (7) of 2024 amending Article (XXVIII) of Decree-Law (15) of 2002 regarding the Shura and Representatives Councils, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet.  Article I The text of Article (XXVIII) of Decree-Law (15) of 2002 regarding the Shura and Representatives Councils shall be replaced by the following text: “The membership of a member of the Council of Representatives shall be revoked if the member loses the confidence or respect of the Council or fails to fulfill the…

Beijing : Southern China was reeling Tuesday from heavy rains that triggered landslides killing at least nine people, knocking out power for entire villages, and burying crops. Four people were killed and two others were missing in Wuping county in the coastal province of Fujian due to landslides caused by torrential rain. Severe downpours started on Sunday afternoon, with authorities measuring 372.4 millimeters (14.7 inches) of rainfall over 24 hours. At least 378 houses collapsed in the county, and 880 hectares (2,175 acres) of crops were damaged, amounting to economic losses of at least 415 million yuan ($57.2 million) in…

Ankara : Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, met with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye. The meeting discussed topics of common interest and efforts to promote regional stability and prosperity.

Manchester : Manchester City begin their fifth straight title defence with a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on August 18, the Premier League said on Tuesday. Chelsea’s newly appointed manager, Enzo Maresca, will face a familiar side as he previously assisted Pep Guardiola during their treble-winning season and also coached City’s youth team. FA Cup winners Manchester United host Fulham in the first match of the season on August 16 while last season’s league runners-up Arsenal host Wolverhampton Wanderers in their first match on August 17. Among the other opening fixtures, Championship winners Leicester City host Tottenham Hotspur…

Aden : During the second week of June 2024, the “Masam” project for clearing land mines in Yemen was able to dismantle 1,556 mines in various governorates of Yemen, including 52 anti-tank mines, 1,503 unexploded ordnance, and one explosive device. This brings to 2,810 the number of mines removed during the month of June in Yemen and brings the number of mines removed since the beginning of the “Masam” project until now to 447,668 mines randomly planted in various Yemeni lands to claim more innocent victims, including children, women and the elderly.

Mina : On the second day of Eid Al-Adha, the first day of Tashreeq, pilgrims in Mina embarked on the ritual of throwing stones at the Jamarat, which entails throwing pebbles at three pillars, starting with Jamarat Al Oula (the small pillar), continuing with Jamarat Al Wusta (the middle pillar) and finally Jamarat Al Aqaba (the large pillar), following in the footsteps of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).  Multiple pathways were designated across the various floors of the Jamarat facility to ensure a smooth flow of pilgrims and manage the crowd. This innovative, multi-level structure was engineered to distribute pilgrims efficiently…

Makkah : Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al Qattan, Chairman of the Bahrain Pilgrimage Mission, visited Bahraini Hajj tour operators in Mina for follow up. Al Qattan congratulated the pilgrims and personnel of the tour operators on Eid Al Adha and for performing Hajj. He lauded the efforts of the tour operators’ personnel in organising a seamless Hajj journey for pilgrims.

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved a remarkable leap of nine places to secure the twenty first position in the 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking published by the World Competitiveness Center – Institute of Management Development (IMD). This significant advancement since its 2022 debut highlights the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment in developing its ecosystem that accelerates growth and enhances its unique competitive advantages. According to the latest report, the Kingdom of Bahrain ranks first globally in 12 indicators and is in the global top 10 across 75 indicators. This outstanding performance spans diverse sectors, from the adaptability of government policy…