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Beijing : Authorities in China’s Hainan Island evacuated thousands of residents, closed schools and tourist sites, and cancelled flights on Friday due to the impact of severe tropical storm Wutip, which brought heavy rainfall and is moving towards the country’s southern coast A crew of 12 people was rescued last night from a cargo ship that had issued a distress call. The crew was transferred to a rescue vessel in rough seas, where wave heights reached up to three metres. The storm, accompanied by winds of up to 108 kilometres per hour, is currently moving northwest off Hainan’s western coast.…

Manama : In light of ongoing regional developments, the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) confirmed that environmental monitoring of radiation levels across Bahrain is continuing around the clock.  No abnormal levels have been recorded within the Kingdom’s atmosphere. The Council stated that results are being updated regularly through monitoring stations across the Kingdom. It affirmed that, as part of its precautionary measures, it is closely monitoring any developments that may impact the environmental situation in Bahrain, and maintains fully coordination and readiness with the relevant authorities under the Kingdom’s emergency plans to monitor radiation levels. The Council called on the public…

Muharraq : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the cancellation of all scheduled flights to and from Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq, and Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, from June 14 to 16, 2025. The decision was made in light of current regional developments.Gulf Air emphasised that it continues to monitor the situation closely, with the safety of its passengers and crew remaining its top priority.The airline expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and confirmed that it is working closely with partners and relevant stakeholders to assist, accommodate, and reroute…

Manama : The Ministry of Labour has announced the start of the implementation of the Ministerial Edict concerning the prohibition of outdoor work during midday. The ban will be enforced from June 15 to September 15, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Under the edict, it is prohibited to engage workers in direct sunlight or open areas during the designated period. Bahrain enforces this ban in line with international labour standards to enhance the protection of workers from occupational illnesses and injuries during the peak of summer, when temperatures and humidity levels are high. Violators are subject to imprisonment for…

Brussels : The European Commission announced the need for approximately €241 billion (around $277 billion) in investments by 2050 to expand nuclear energy production across the European Union. In a statement, the Commission said the funding is essential to support plans by some EU member states to either extend the life of existing nuclear reactors or build new large-scale nuclear plants. It also noted the need for additional long term investments in small modular reactors and nuclear fission technologies, emphasising that both public and private sectors should contribute to financing. The Commission underscored that all low- or zero-carbon energy sources…

Manama : The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has issued a warning regarding scam text messages circulating on social media and received by citizens and residents, which use official terms such as “eGovBahrain” and “eKey.” The iGA confirmed that these messages were not sent by the authority or its official accounts. The public is strongly advised not to respond to such messages or provide any personal information via the links included. The iGA also denied rumours that the National Portal, bahrain.bh, had been breached, stating that this information is completely false. The authority clarified that all official messages sent under the…

New Delhi : The death toll from the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft has risen to 279, according to Indian authorities. India’s Minister of Home Affairs said that the final official death toll will be announced following the completion of DNA identification tests. The previous toll had reported 265 fatalities, including passengers, crew members, and residents near the crash site. According to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the aircraft crashed last Thursday less than a minute after takeoff from Ahmedabad in northwestern India, heading to London. The incident marks the first crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner,…

Washington :The death toll from flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the US state of Texas has risen to at least ten as of Friday. Firefighters in the city of San Antonio, one of the hardest hit areas, continue efforts to search for at least four more possible victims.

Jakarta : One person was killed and another injured in a shooting incident on the Indonesian island of Bali, police confirmed on Saturday. An Australian man died from gunshot wounds at a villa near Mengwi Beach in Badung, Bali, while another Australian was injured in the same attack, according to Local police chief Arief Batubara. Batubara said that an investigation has been launched and that police are currently seeking witnesses. The victims were transported to a hospital in Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Batubara said the motive and perpetrator remain unknown pending the outcome of the investigation.

Kuala Lumpur : Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and First Vice President of FIFA, expressed confidence in the ability of Asian clubs to deliver a strong performance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off today (Saturday) in the United States. On behalf of the Asian football community, Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim extended his best wishes to Al Ain (UAE), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Ulsan HD (Republic of Korea), and Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), as well as the Asian referees participating in the expanded edition of the tournament. He noted…