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Manama : The Ministry of Youth Affairs announced the organisation of the “Youth Route Parade” as part of the celebrations marking Bahraini Youth Day. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said the parade aligns with the vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, to strengthen the status of Bahraini Youth Day and utilise national events as platforms for youth creativity and expression. She said the new edition will feature a modern vision that merges authenticity with renewal, underscoring the active role of youth…

Brasília : Eleven people were killed and 11 others injured when a bus collided with a lorry in southern Brazil on Saturday morning. The accident occurred on the BR-116 federal highway in the municipality of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul state. Brazilian broadcaster Globo reported that the bus was carrying tourists travelling to the municipality of Camaquã and had departed Pelotas earlier in the day. The bus driver was among those killed, while the injured were taken to nearby medical facilities. Police said part of the lorry’s sand cargo spilled into the bus, hampering rescue operations. The highway operator,…

Canberra : The Australian government has launched a national transport strategy aimed at supporting and strengthening the movement of grain and agricultural products and improving supply chains across Australia, while addressing structural challenges in agricultural freight transport that are estimated to cost grain and farm producers nearly AUD 2 billion annually. The strategy focuses on enhancing the readiness of road, rail, and port networks to accommodate growing freight volumes, with an emphasis on priority freight corridors and improved integration across transport modes, said Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King. The strategy seeks to improve…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the wedding of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, accompanied by his sons. The ceremony was held at the majlis of the late Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa in Riffa. Senior members of the Royal Family and invited guests were also in attendance. His Majesty the King congratulated HH Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa on his son’s marriage and wished the couple a happy married life. The sons of the late Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa expressed their…

Kabul : At least 17 people died and 11 others were injured after floods triggered by heavy rainfall and snowfall in several parts of Afghanistan. Severe weather conditions also disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern and western regions.  The floods caused damage to infrastructure in the affected provinces, led to livestock losses, and impacted around 1,800 families, further worsening conditions in already vulnerable rural and urban areas.

The Hague : Two people died in the Netherlands in fireworks accidents and there were scattered instances of violence as the country celebrated the New Year, and in a separate incident a historic church in the heart of Amsterdam burned down. The Netherlands traditionally rings in the New Year with people setting off their own fireworks, which causes hundreds of injuries and millions of euros in damage every year. This year, some 250 people were arrested on New Year’s Eve and in several towns riot police were deployed, police said. “The impact of heavy fireworks and arson this New Year’s…

Manama : In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide three job opportunities to every registered jobseeker by the end of the year, supporting national employment efforts and sustainable economic growth, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, said that the initiative has progressed according to a clear plan and a steady pace of work.He explained that the approach focused on shared responsibility in achieving set objectives and translating directives into tangible outcomes for citizens. He noted that progress is…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced a major closing celebration for the Celebrate Bahrain Season 2025, featuring large-scale fireworks and the biggest drone show ever staged in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The celebrations will begin at midnight on New Year’s Eve and will be held simultaneously at eight key locations across the country’s main tourist areas. The displays will take place at The Avenues, Seef District, Bahrain Harbour, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Marassi Bahrain, Bahrain Bay Beach, Bahrain World Trade Center, and the area between Shaikh Hamad Bridge and Shaikh Isa bin Salman Bridge in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (75) of 2025 appointing Deputy Chief Executive Officers at the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), based on a proposal by the Minister of Finance and National Economy and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that: 1. Abdulrahman Abdulla Jassim Al Thawadi, Director of the Economic Policies Directorate at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, shall be appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Insurance Affairs at the SIO. 2. Mohamed Abdulhakeem Ahmed Abdulmalek, Director of the Central Procurement Directorate at the Ministry of Finance and National…

Manama : In line with the Royal Directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reflecting his vision for comprehensive development with citizens at its core, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today ordered the Ministry of Social Development to increase financial support for low-income families through the cost-of-living allowance, effective from January 2026. This decision aligns with His Royal Highness’s commitment to develop social services and strengthen welfare programmes for low-income households, in line with the government’s workstreams priorities to enhance living standards and support citizens. The Ministry…