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Manila : The Philippine weather agency said on Sunday that severe tropical storm Francisco is expected to intensify into a typhoon later in the day, although it is unlikely to make a direct landfall in the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the storm was estimated to be 1,315 kilometres east of Luzon and was moving west-northwest at 25 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h and gusts reaching 125 km/h. PAGASA said Francisco is forecast to remain over the Philippine Sea throughout the forecast period, although it could move closer to the…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has developed the automated cheque collection service by establishing a direct electronic link between the Ministry’s internal accounting system and the approved bank system. This allows payers to go to any branch of the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deposit cheques without the need to visit the Ministry. With the upgraded service, processing time has been reduced from five working days to just one day through full digital transformation. Documentation requirements have been reduced by 50%, and service steps have been streamlined to…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, affirmed that the Bahrain International Trophy being awarded the highest international classification (Group 1) is a historic achievement that reinforces the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position among the world’s leading horseracing nations. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad noted that this milestone reflects the significant support provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (20) of 2026 establishing and forming the National Resilience Documentation Committee. The committee is responsible for monitoring and documenting the brutal Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Committee shall be chaired by Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), and shall include representatives from the following entities: 1. The Royal Court. 2. Bahrain Defence Force. 3. Ministry of…

Manama :  Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fahaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), received Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Shibli, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman, and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of their visit to attend the graduation ceremony of AGU’s 39th graduating class, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The two sides discussed means to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the areas of academic support and student services provided to Omani students, in a…

London : Multiple passengers sustained injuries of varying severity, including serious cases, after two passenger trains collided in Bedfordshire, north of London, prompting a large-scale response from British emergency and rescue services. British Transport Police said the collision occurred on the railway line between Luton and Bedford. According to initial reports, a train travelling from Corby to London collided with another train travelling from Nottingham to London that had stopped due to a technical fault, causing damage to several carriages and the partial derailment of some of them. Bedford Hospital was placed on alert to receive up to 50 injured…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments and Chairman of the Islamic Endowments Council, said that the directive of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to distribute the annual disbursement to charitable societies and Maatams (community centres), reflects His Majesty’s enduring humanitarian approach and commitment to supporting charitable and social initiatives that promote the values of solidarity and compassion among citizens. Minister Al Maawda noted that the royal directive reflects His Majesty’s continued support for community institutions and their role in serving citizens and residents, while reinforcing national cohesion and coexistence…

Kuala Lumpur : Indonesia and Kuwait emphasised their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy security to address global economic and geopolitical challenges. The commitment was highlighted during a meeting in Jakarta between Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and Khaled Al Yassin, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Indonesia. Hartarto said bilateral relations between the two countries are built on a solid foundation that supports expanding cooperation, particularly in the field of energy security. He noted that cooperation includes several strategic projects, including the participation of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) in eight oil and gas…

Marrakech : Dr. Ali Majed Al Noaimi, member of the delegation of the Parliamentary Division, participated in a session on strategies for creating sustainable employment opportunities as part of the fourth Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region. During a paper presented at the session, Dr. Al Noaimi said that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups are key drivers of economic diversification and fiscal sustainability rather than merely a supporting sector. He noted that international experiences have demonstrated their ability to drive innovation and create quality employment opportunities for young people when supported by an appropriate…

Madrid : The Kingdom of Spain’s rail operating company Adif stated that high-speed train services between Madrid and Barcelona were suspended after a wildfire broke out near a section of the line in Catalonia. The disruption comes as Spain prepares for the first heatwave of the season, with the national weather agency forecasting a sharp rise in wildfire risk from Sunday, particularly in northern inland areas. Last summer, Spain and Portugal experienced a 16-day heatwave that was the most intense on record and contributed to devastating forest fires. Scientists say such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to…