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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (23) of 2026 on the regulation of the possession, trade and breeding of dangerous animals, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this law, which shall come into force on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Tokyo :  Nine people sustained minor injuries in Okinawa prefecture as a result of Typhoon Jangmi, which was moving north toward Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday. In a statement by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the season’s sixth typhoon was located around 110 kilometers west-southwest of Yakushima Island and moving northeast at a speed of about 35 kilometers per hour, packing winds of up to 126 kph. Minoru Kihara, Chief Cabinet Secretary, said roughly 48,000 households in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures were affected by power outages as of 5 A.M. On Tuesday, more than 300 flights, mainly to…

Manama :  The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) announced that the First High Criminal Court sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment in a case concerning the death of a detainee. The case dates to March 27, 2026, when the SIU monitored reports circulated on social media regarding the detainee’s death. The details of the case show that the Special Investigation Unit monitored, on March 27, through social media platforms, reports regarding the death of the detainee. On the same day, it also received a notification from the Inspector General of the National Security Agency stating that the deceased had been held…

Manama :  Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), expressed pride and appreciation for His Majesty the King’s address during His Majesty’s chairmanship of the weekly Cabinet meeting at Al Sakhir Palace. HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim affirmed that the address outlines the coming phase, reflecting His Majesty’s vision of strengthening national unity and safeguarding the Kingdom’s achievements, development and prosperity. Her Royal Highness highly valued His Majesty’s praise of societal cohesion and the stances of loyalty and allegiance…

Paris : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, met Roland Lescure, Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of the French Republic, on the sidelines of his participation in the “Choose France” Summit hosted by France. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa highlighted the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and France, which are based on strong cooperation and coordination across various domains, particularly in financial and economic areas. He noted the importance of further developing the existing partnership between the two countries and exchanging expertise…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa signed a document of thanks and loyalty, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Sultan bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The document read as follows: To the esteemed citizens, In my name and in the name of my sons, we express our affection and pride in the honourable…

Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, is undertaking a five-day visit to key cities in Spain and Switzerland. The delegation will visit Barcelona in Spain, and Zurich and Geneva in Switzerland, as part of Bahrain EDB’s ongoing promotional strategy aimed at showcasing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s resilient investment environment and attractive business climate in key global markets in order to attract future investments. The programme includes a series of high-level meetings and events involving chief executives and strategic…

London : Liverpool have ended the contract of Dutch manager Arne Slot following the club’s fifth-place finish in the English Premier League. The club said the decision followed a review of the team’s performance and reflected the need for a change in technical direction. Liverpool finished 25 points behind champions Arsenal despite significant investment during the previous transfer window. Liverpool also announced the start of the search for a new manager, with media reports linking Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to the role.

Muscat : The Gulf Cooperation Council Statistical Centre data indicate that GCC countries recorded a 3% annual decline in groundwater extraction over the past nine years, alongside an increase in the share of renewable water reaching 25.5% in 2024, in an indicator reflecting growing attention to the implementation of sustainable water resource management policies. The Centre said GCC member states continue to implement strategic directions to enhance the sustainability of water resources and achieve water security for future generations, by reducing reliance on groundwater and increasing the share of renewable water within the overall water resources system. It noted that…

Kabul : Twenty people, including 12 children, were killed and 33 others injured when a truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan’s Laghman province, local authorities said. Abdul Malik Niazi, spokesperson for Laghman province, said the truck was carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan when the accident occurred at a junction leading to the highway linking Jalalabad and Kabul. The victims included 12 children, five women, and three men. Traffic accidents are frequent in Afghanistan due to poor road infrastructure, unsafe driving practices, and weak enforcement of traffic regulations.